Chapter 677

That was true.

Although Reina was laid-back and treated Ruth and Lily with a hands-off approach, she had high expectations for their partners.

Ruth could get away with her antics and coax her aunt by acting playful. However, that cold and haughty duke had made it clear that their future husbands had to excel in all aspects.

Abel’s eyes flickered as he asked, “You call him Duke Cavendish?”

Ruth said casually, “Yes, didn’t you find out about my overseas connections?”

Abel asked again, “Why not call him Uncle?”

Ruth was speechless.

“Don’t change the subject! Are you deliberately trying to leave a bad impression on them? Do you not care about first impressions in front of my family?!” She decided to play the morality card upfront.

Abel did not press further, and his attitude became serious again. “Of course not! Couldn’t you tell by my attitude toward your grandfather?”

Ruth pressed her lips into a thin line. She could tell, and this was not the time to dig into Abel’s faults.

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