Chapter 214 Graceful Rivalry


    Chapter 214 Graceful Rivalry


    Melody returned to the tea banquets.


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    Her steps were purposeful and decisive. She had already resolved to sever ties with the Shield family, so why should their fate hatter to her? It''s not that she kicked someone down and asked him to find red jade.


    As an adult, one must take responsibility for their bodies and lives. She wasn''t about to let Timothy guilt- trip her into adopting his sense of morality. Once she arrived at the banquets, it was clear that her spirits were low.


    Truman, her father, noticed her somber demeanor and moved closer. His tall figure circling behind her several times without catching her attention. Finally, he bent down to meet her gaze, his face serious as he asked, "Mel, what''s got you feeling down?"


    "Dad. Jjust want to tell you that I have given him a good scolding!" she replied, her frustration bubbling to the surface.


    "Who are we talking about? Is it Edward or Alfred?"


    "It doesn''t matter who it is, as long as you''re here, Dad


    "I only support you in Regal de, he reassured her.


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    I''d take them down their pride without a doubt.


    As Melody processed her father''s words, she caught sight of his concerned eyes, warmth spreading through her chest.


    "Thanks, Dad. I''m okay, she said, her checks regaining a bit of color. It was just Timothy who had slightly dampened her mood.


    But just as they exchanged a few words, a graceful figure d in peony pink leaned elegantly against the porch of the tea banquet, catching their attention.


    The woman raised her perfectly arched brow as she nced at Truman, her voice yful yet teasing. "Truman, you said you only support Melody in Regal de?" And what about me?"


    The striking beauty before them was like a resplendent peony, radiating an aura of wealth that had clearly been cultivated with care. Though she exuded elegance, there was an unmistakable edge to her presence. With a demeanor that suggested she was not to be trifled with, it was clear she was a force to be reckoned with..


    As soon as she appeared, the lively chatter at the tea party hushed for a moment, quickly reced by a chorus of respectful greetings directed at her. "Good day, Lady Moore!" came the synchronized voices.


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    The smoothness of their greetings highlighted Mnies esteemed position within the Moore family.


    Amanda''s eyes sparkled with delight upon seeing Mnie, and she quickly rose to her feet, her tone warm as she invited, Lady Moore, how lovely to see you!"


    "The tea banquets today have been quite lively! Eve heard so much about the Lamberts''s literary heritage it''s said to rival that of the Jensons You must have quite the expertise in ter culture. Why not join us for the third round of the teapetition and share your sights??


    Amanda finished her spirited invitation, a touch of sness warming her heart.


    Rumor had it that Mme, the mother of the Moore family''s second son, had a strained rtionship with. her eldest, Edward. This could mean she might have negative feelings towards Melody as well


    In her mud, the enemy of my enemy is my friend.


    She needed to tread carefully to win Mnie over.


    Thus, she took the intiative to extend her olive branch


    However, Amanda was too eager.


    Her carefully crafted words, seemingly wless for a youngdy, missed the mark entirely


    This was Regal de, not the Jenson family''s domain, and it certainly wasn''t her ce to dictate the flow. of the gathering


    As soon as she finished speaking, the expressions of those around her turned muted,den with unspoken thoughts.


    Even Truman''s face darkened at herck of awareness Spotting Mnie still lingering at the entrance, he decided to step in and smooth things over with his wife


    He approached the doorway, where Mnie extended her hand, a yful tone escaping her lips. "Oh. Lady Moore, how could I possibly presume?"


    You are Lady Moore! You embody my presence here, why would you need me to support you?" he replied, chuckling softly


    "In fact, it''s the husband who needs the wife to back him up, he added, gently taking her baster wrist and guiding her into the tea party.


    The onlookers couldn''t help but gasp in admiration.


    Truman truly knew how to cherish his wife! The ease with which he wooed her was no surprise, it was clear he adored her.


    Mnie entered the tea banquets with her chin slightly lifted and an air of grace, only giving a casual nce toward Melody as she passed by


    Melody, in turn, met her gaze head-on, unflinching as she took in Mnie''s meticulously maintained beauty Their eyes locked, and in that moment, the atmosphere grew tense. Mnie regarded Melody''s youthfulplexion, remtiscent of a freshly peeled egg, but her expression


    soured instantly.


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    Meanwhile, Melody couldn''t help but notice Mnie''s enviably voluptuous figure. Theparison stung her, and she felt her confidence waver.