Chapter 677
Joe became anxious. Previously, he wanted Sophia to attend the annual meeting this year. After all, it
would serve to increase his reputation if she brought Taylor along with her. Contrary to his expectations,
he learned that Taylor had gotten fat.
Moreover, the invitation had arrived without Sophia and Taylor’s names on it. Thinking that bringing
Taylor, who had gotten fat, would humiliate him, he couldn’t be bothered to use his connections to add
their names to the invitation.
Unfortunately, his actions had led to the present awkward situation wherein his son-inw had made a
magnificent appearance, but there was no invitation for him… For that reason, Joe was so desperate
that sweat beaded his forehead. “This is my son-inw, Taylor Murray. And, this is my daughter, Sophia
Edwards. My son-inw is a famous celebrity. I’m sure he doesn’t need an invitation, right?”
Naturally, his request was turned down immediately.
Judy, who had stayed behind to observe the situation, finally found an opportunity to get the upper
hand. Laughing, she said, “Uncle Joe, it’s your fault for not adding Michael’s name to the invitation in
advance! You can’t get in without an invitation after all!”
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She was secretly enjoying their misfortune. So what if you’re a bigwig? It doesn’t matter how great you
are! You don’t even have an invitation letter! How do you n to join the grand family
meeting?! However, she saw Sophia taking out an invitation from her handbag before she finished
speaking. “My husband and I were invited separately.”
As expected, Sophia and Michael’s names were written on the invitation Sophia brought out, but
Michael’s name was written as Taylor Murray.
After verifying their identities, the check-in procedures werepleted at the same time. Thus, Sophia
and Michael entered the banquet hall, arm in arm. The first wee dinner would be held here tonight,
then the three-day annual meeting would begin.
Watching them go inside, Faye threw a scathing look at Judy and triumphantly boasted, “Did you see
that? They were invited separately.”
Judy felt like she was pped in the face as she red at Faye furiously before entering the banquet hall
in a fit of anger.
Upon entering the banquet hall, it was a magnificent sight to behold. It was decorated magnificently and
could hold up to a thousand people. By then, many people had already arrived. They were all members
of the Edwards Family that came from all over the world and from all walks of life, including politicians,
businessmen, and entertainers. Some even had different skin colors. Several members of the Edwards
Family had gone abroad to spread their wings. After a few generations, the appearance of their
descendants no longer carried any Cethosian characteristics. Even so, they were still recognized as
members of the Edwards Family as long as they were outstanding enough.
Besides, new members were epted into the genealogy record book every year. These new members
were always the focus of attention. Moreover, two familiar faces, Ethan and Michael, had been newly
invited to the Edwards Family annual meeting this year. Therefore, many were paying attention to those
two. As they gathered around Harry and Michael for more information, the two were soon surrounded by
people. Idols were popr no matter where they went. The two of them seemed to shine when standing
together—it felt like they lit up half the hall with their brightness.
“Oh, my! What a beautiful cat! What is its name?”
“The cat’s cor is gorgeous!”
With that, Sophia and Sarah smoothly joined a group ofdies carrying cats in their arms. As Garfield’s
assistant, Ivan stood by the side with a cat bag at the ready. At the same time, he studied the outfits of
the cats and dogs being carried in the arms of thedies to understand the current popr trends, as
well as search for a muse. Unexpectedly, he saw an extremely familiar cor around the neck of a certain
lady’s cat…
When a group of young women and their cats got together, the topic of conversation naturally revolved
around their cats. Sophia was diligently trying to be part of their group. Thus, she introduced her cat
to them, “My cat’s name is Fiffy, and its nickname is Garfield. Its mother is the beloved cat of Her Majesty
the Queen of Great Britain, Barbara, while its father is the beloved cat of Prince William, the Duke of
Cambridge, Soso. Therefore, my cates from a noble lineage and has an extraordinary background.”
Many of thedies were surprised and envious to hear that as they carefully patted Garfield and admired
its outfit. Garfield was wearing a beautiful set of clothes paired with an exquisite cor. The design of the
outfit was extremely delicate, particrly when it came to the cor—it was very fitting for the noble
bloodline that it carried. As expected of the descendent of the Queen’s cat, it was different from ordinary
cats!
As a result, everybody rushed to ask, “Hey, what brand is Garfield’s cor? It’s beautiful!”
That was the question Sophia was waiting for. Hence, she hurriedly introduced her new business to
them, “Oh! This… It doesn’te from any brand. It was specially designed for Garfield by a renowned,
foreign designer of pet luxury goods that I hired!”
Thedies eximed, “It truly is the work of a renowned designer! It gives off such a different aura!”
Sophia proudly said, “Of course! My designer is none other than the pioneer of trends for pet luxury
goods overseas, Ive!”
Ive was the name Ivan used. It was also the name he used when he started to make a name for himself
abroad.
At the mention of that name, many looked confused. However, some were familiar with the name too,
and they eximed in amazement, “I know him! That’s the guy who started the trend of pet luxury goods!
Many of my dog’s outfits were designed by him! What a pity that he left the fashion industry three years
ago!”
Sophia took the opportunity to say, “He has been traveling the world for the past three years. He’s a
designer after all; they like traveling about to find inspiration. Ive has returned to Cethos. So, I invited him
back, not just to be Garfield’s exclusive designer, but also to start a pet luxury goods brand within
the country.”
Upon hearing those words, thedies became happy and rushed to get Sophia’s contact information to
be her first customers.
Sophia saw that Ivan had been standing behind her all this while and staring at the cor of a certain
lady’s cat. There was a look of sorrow and pain in his eyes. Noticing the look in his eyes, she hurriedly
asked thedy carrying the cat, “Miss, your cat’s cor is gorgeous! It’s so delicate! Which designer
created this?”
Thedy proudly replied, “This was designed by Bill. The one who was as famous as Ive back then—Bill
Winterford!”
Ivan’s gaze darkened and he fell back into a gloomy depression. That was a unique cor he had
designed for his cat, Raindrops—it was the only one in the world. After Raindrops died, he had buried
the cor along with it. That belongs to Raindrops! It also belongs to me!
He had designed all sorts of unique ornaments for his pets, leaving only the best for his family. However,
he returned after disappearing for three years only to find that the unique items he had designed in the
past had turned into a popr item among thedies. Moreover, that popr item had been crowned
under a different person’s name—Bill Winterford!
As if having heard Ivan’s indignation, ady suddenly said, “Bill came here today too! He’s also a
member of the Edwards Family! Look! He’s right there!”
In unison, everybody looked in the direction thedy was pointing. Among the crowd stood a blond-
haired, blue-eyed, handsome young man—he was the internationally renowned designer, Bill Winterford.
ncing in the direction of that person, Ivanughed. Bill Winterford! I can’t believe hees from a
branch of the Edwards Family overseas! This man that used to follow after me, calling me ‘Master’; I
taught and raised this man! To think he stole all my designs when an ident befell my family and I was
in dire straits! He found the sight before him extremely offensive, yet at the same time, it was extremely
saddening too. Unable to cry orugh, he became expressionless in the end.