Chapter 169


    Chapter 169 Just Like a Clown


    As Monica scanned the crowd, she eventually spotted Stanley, whose tall figure stood out among the


    other guests. She was green with envy at the sight of Samuel and Pam clinging to his hands. He is


    tha wonderful father, and it’s too bad I’m not his children’s mother.


    When the sun descended below the horizon, darkness fell upon the castle while strings of shurmering


    lights illuminated the castle’s grand courtyard from above The atmosphere at the banquet quickly


    perked up as the guests mingled and enjoyed the drinks and snacks served by the uniformed wait staff.


    Soon, the evening blossomed into a splendid and joyous asion.


    On the other hand, while Monica patiently waited, the ceremony concluded without the ring


    endorsement segment urring She stood in disbelief as the guests gradually trickled out of the


    venue. Sadly, the happy news she received that afternoon appeared to be a dream.


    After waiting several hours, she noticed that most of the guests had left and that cars were gradually


    pulling out of the castle’s driveway. Then, her frown deepened, and she anxiously scanned the area for


    someone. After that, she lifted the hem of her gown and strode forward. She walked up to the edge of


    the swimming pool and stood there, staring at the two maids who were clearing the tables, as they


    were the ones who broke the news to her earlier that day.


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    “Miss Keller,” the maids greeted with smiles on their faces. “Why aren’t you dancing?” Next to them


    was a group of young people swaying and dancing to the music.


    “This afternoon, you told me Mr. Edward had invited Mr. Fox and me to endorse the ring. Why has that


    not happened yet? All the guests are leaving. Despite how polite she sounded, she was actually


    panicking. on the inside.


    As soon as they heard this, the maids eyes widened in shock, and they exchanged nces. Then, one


    looked remorseful as she said. I’m so sorry. Miss Keller. We forgot to inform you that Mr. Fox rejected


    the invitation, so the segment has been canceled.”


    “Rejected?” Monica’s heart trembled with disbelief, and she repeated, “He t-out refused Mr. Edward’s


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    “He didn’t refuse to endorse the ring, but he declined to endorse it with you,” the maid blurted out. She


    then realized she may have been too direct, but that was the best exnation for the circumstance.


    Soon, an awkward silence descended upon them.


    “Our apologies, Miss Keller. We have to get back to work.” After saying that, the maids quickly gathered


    the empty sses and tes onto the trays and left.


    Afterward, the cool evening breeze jolted Monica from her thoughts as thest vestige of hope in her


    heart was extinguished.


    “I’ll throw you a birthday party even greater than this when you’re 10, Pam!”


    When Monica heard the familiar deep voice, her legs became as heavy as lead. She turned around to


    see Stanley kneeling nearby on the grassy field with his hands on Pam’s shoulders as he gazed at


    his daughter with loving eyes.


    Before Pam could respond, Samuel leaned over and asked, “What about me, Daddy?”


    Stanley looked at his son and exined. “You’re a boy. After all, this is a princess party, and every girl


    needs happy childhood memories to carry her through adulthood In the future, your sister will marry


    into another family, but you will be the heir to the Fox Group. You don’t care about birthday parties, do


    you? Men should only throw a bash to celebrate their aplishments!”


    After hearing the exnation, Samuel giggled and stopped whining because he realized his father was


    not biased.


    “When I grow up, I want to marry a man like you, Daddy!” Pam expressed. “Can I?”


    “No!” her father replied solemnly. “You need to marry a man better than me.”


    At that moment, Monica felt as if each of their words were a thorn piercing her heart. Then, she


    clenched her chest as her heart ached in agony as if it had been stabbed with a knife. It finally dawned


    on her that the boy she’d loved since she was 11 years old, the boy she’d loved all through her


    adolescence, was drifting away from her.


    Meanwhile, in Repulse Bay, Riverdale, Melinda exited the researchb and returned to her bedroom,


    where she viewed herself in the mirror. She observed a bruise at the corner of her mouth, and a


    swollen


    cheek, after which she reached for the concealer on the table. Then, she recalled that she needed to


    return to Sunnyvale to grab two additional ingredients for her research on Stanley’s stomach cure that


    was unavable at the pharmacy. However, she couldn’t let Jaxon see the injuries on her face because


    it would worry him. In addition, Jennifer’s p knocked one of her teeth loose, causing her to


    experience asional sharp pain in her jaw. Although she knew a toothache was not a disease, the


    pain was excruciating.


    After applying the concealer, Melinda headed downstairs and kindly told Stephanie her intentions. “It is


    not a request, and I am not a criminal. If she asks about it, just tell her.” She then strode out of the


    living. room after saying that.


    In the meantime, Stephanie stared in disbelief as Melinda decisively strode away without sparing a


    nce backward. She is unquestionably not a pushover and is so fierce!