By the time Victoria returned to the manor in the paddock, all the guests had arrived.The men and women were all talking within their gender groups. However, there were also a few men and women talking to each other.Everyone stood by the gazebo outside and chatted happily. Even with the distance between Victoria and the group of people, she could hear the sound of a woman laughing shyly.In the largest gazebo, everyone seemed to be surrounding one person.The Hughes clan was much more conservative compared to the outside world, especially when it came to the relationship between men and women.During the war in the Renaissance period, there were many arguments and debates between the different cultures and philosophers. Cultures were also much more progressive and open-minded.The Hughes clan managed to evolve over the years. As long as it wasn't anything extreme, it was socially acceptable for a man and a woman to interact.However, all the daughters from noble families cared
Victoria frowned as her gaze turned cold. She began to walk toward the woman."What's your name?"Victoria's voice was cold and soft, but it sounded inexplicably scary.The woman trembled in fear.Although the Holy Maiden had left the Hughes clan for more than 20 years, she was still from the Hughes family.Around 20 years ago, the power of the Hughes family was formidable. People still held a certain kind of admiration and respect at the mention of Lena's name.Thus, the woman felt slightly guilty.She looked around. She saw Roxy and Vanessa sitting at the side. Her eyes flashed with determination."Why do you care what my name is? Do you want to have your revenge on me? Or do you want to punish my family?"The Holy Maiden is not who she was 20 years ago. The Hughes clan is also not what it was before."You're just an illegitimate child. Do you think you own the world? You're crazy—Who do you think you are?"The future chief of the Hughes clan would be Solomon. As his mothe
Roxy's voice was stern at the mention of justice. Her eyes were cold.She had lived in the shadows of the Holy Maiden all her life. She would not allow an illegitimate child to outrank her.She would ensure Victoria would never be able to raise her head in front of her.Victoria wanted to choose a husband? To marry into a noble family?Dream on!Roxy would make sure that no one would want to marry Victoria. She would turn Victoria into a joke and make her Lena's biggest embarrassment!Vanessa lay on the floor. Her head felt heavy, but she was still conscious.She heard Roxy's words and turned around. "Roxy, you—"The second Vanessa tried to speak, her face flared up with pain. She gritted her teeth and did not dare to speak.Her face was unrecognizable. She could only express herself through her eyes. They seemed to look aggrieved and incriminating.Janice used her hands to cover her cheeks. She sobbed and said, "Ms. Bennett, may … may I say something?"You are also a lady.
As soon as Sebastian finished speaking, Roxy pointed at Vanessa and Janice. "Take a look for yourself."Vanessa did not need a mirror to understand how ugly she looked.The thought of having so many men witness her in such a state made her furious. Not to mention, she had always admired Sebastian.She had to do something.Vanessa lowered her head and began to groan in pain. She acted as if she was about to die. "Mr … Mr. Veron, you must help me obtain justice."Janice also stopped covering her face with her hand. She walked up to Sebastian and sobbed. "I just said a few things when I was suddenly being slapped."Everyone started to stand out and help Roxy criticize Victoria.Benjamin's expression turned colder every time someone new stood out to criticize Victoria.If it weren't for Victoria stopping him, Benjamin would have taken action against them.He looked like the devil as he stood there beside Victoria. After a while, no one dared to speak.Roxy looked at Benjamin. Her
Roxy frowned as she looked at Victoria."They already understand that they are in the wrong. Considering it's their first time committing such an offense, could Ms. Victoria show them some mercy?"Especially since Vanessa is already disfigured from that beating. I'm sure Ms. Victoria has already vented her anger by now."Forget Janice. Everyone knew Vanessa was her friend.The Bennett family also had a close relationship with the Ives family.Victoria had punished Vanessa because of her. Victoria even wanted to drag the Ives family into the mess. Wasn't Victoria just blatantly disrespecting her family and her?"No!"Victoria rejected her suggestion firmly.Roxy was furious after being publicly rejected. She said coldly, "Ms. Victoria, you've only returned to the Hughes clan not long ago. You should not make everyone your enemy."Victoria raised her eyebrow and chuckled. She said casually, "Are you threatening me?"Before today, Victoria had never crossed paths with Roxy. She
Victoria looked at Vanessa. Then, she turned to look at Benjamin.She pretended to be in a dilemma as she said, "Who should I believe?""Me, of course!"Benjamin's voice was loud. There was an inexplicable sense of dominance in the air around him.Roxy watched as Benjamin hurriedly explained himself. She remembered how his almighty self would always act like he was being charitable whenever he talked to her.The sadness in her heart increased tenfold.She looked at Benjamin with hope as she pleadingly said, "Benjamin!"Victoria seemed to be enjoying the show as she slowly stood up. However, Benjamin quickly pulled her into the show."Doesn't Ms. Victoria know which is the truth and which is false?"Benjamin walked up to Victoria.Victoria raised an eyebrow. She said, "Do you hear yourself? How would I know about your relationship with Ms. Bennett?"Benjamin looked straight at Victoria. "Didn't I tell you when I went to Maiden Manor to give you the portrait?"I told you I fe
Everyone inside and outside the gazebo slowly left with Victoria's departure.Roxy stood rooted at the spot. She watched Victoria leave with gritted teeth.Roxy looked down at the ground, unwilling to let anyone see her indignance or the burning hatred in her eyes.She would get her revenge.Be it Victoria, Benjamin, or Sebastian, they will face her wrath.A woman, dressed elegantly, walked up to comfort Roxy."Ms. Bennett, how are you feeling? Are you sad? Are you alright? How could Ms. Victoria do such a thing?"Roxy did not feel an ounce of comfort from that woman's words.But when Roxy looked up, all the anger in her eyes was hidden.Her usual eloquent smile was plastered on her face. It looked like a mask.Other than the slight coldness in her smile, she looked exactly like her usual self."Ms. Victoria is of noble lineage. There's nothing wrong with her reprimanding me when I've done something wrong. That's how it should be."Everyone was stunned by Roxy's words. Alth
Victoria listened to Asher's sincere words. She was surprised.She asked, "Don't you know what happened at the stables?"Asher was confused as he shook his head. "I went to deal with some business. After that, I went back to the gazebo. You know everything after that."What happened at the stables?"Asher had been harboring Yves in a small wooden house behind the paddock.The wooden house was like a secret base. Very few people knew about it. The public had not discovered the house either.His sister, Anna Chadler, had joined today's birthday banquet. However, Anna had stumbled upon Yves and took a liking to him. She even said she wanted to marry him.Asher quickly rushed over to handle that issue. Then, he quickly rushed back to his guests.Victoria thought quickly and smiled. "Nothing happened."Asher looked at her mischievous smile and did not believe her. He said with determination, "You're lying!"Victoria did not argue with him. Instead, she changed the subject."Mr. C