Chapter 498


    She just stayed by Henry’s side and greeted some guests with him.


    Most of them knew her, and they looked at her inquisitively.


    Back then, Henry was one of the main reasons why everyone tacitly agreed that Mnie was sure to marry Eugene. He always


    brought Mnie around to socialize as a member of the family.


    Mnie held Henry''s coat and followed behind him, saying hesitantly, “Mr. Henry, | saw Mr. Cedric ncing your way a few times


    just now. He might be looking for you.”


    Henry frowned as if displeased, but Mnie continued, “I''ll get Landon to invite Mr. Cedric over. I''ll join you after you’re done


    talking with him.”


    Acloud fell over Henry’s expression. He knew that Mnie was indirectly excusing herself. She did not want to greet the guests


    with him.


    He thought for a moment and said in a low voice, “Alright, then | want you to go and call Eugene. The banquet is about to start,


    but he’s not here yet.”


    Henry was obviously doing this on purpose. Mnie was about to refuse when Henry waved his hand and followed Landon


    away.


    Mnie had no choice but to call Eugene.


    The phone did not ring for long before he picked up. Eugene’s deep and slightly cold voice reached her ears. “What''s the


    matter?”


    Mnie stood in the long hallway, looking at the pond in themplight. Her tone was even. Your grandfather asked me to ask you


    when you''d be here.”


    Eugene paused and then said coolly, “Do you really think you’re a part of the family?”


    Mnie lowered her eyes. “I’m just doing what your grandfather asked me to do.”


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    “Is he your grandfather, or mine?” Eugene scoffed. It was very quiet on his end.


    Mnie took a deep breath and said calmly, “I passed on his word, so I’m hanging up now.”


    After saying that, she hung up the phone. However, she did not enter the hall. From theughter inside, she knew that Henry


    was still greeting the guests. If she went in, she would probably be caught up in the pleasantries as well.


    Mnie only wanted to celebrate Henry’s birthday today. She did not think about anything else. She stood rooted to the ground


    and continued to look at the wilting lily pads in the pond.


    Steady footsteps sounded beside her. Mnie looked up instinctively and saw Eugene walking toward her expressionlessly.


    He seemed to be showered in the corridor’s lights, illuminating him from above. His well- tailored suit entuated his tall and


    handsome figure. The iris brooch on his chest added to his elegance.


    However, he had coincidentally dressed in a way that matched Mnie’s outfit.


    After Mnie found out that Henry’s birthday banquet would be held at Mistyard, she


    specially chose an elegant gown that put a modern twist on the Victorian style. It had a timeless floral pattern that resembled


    irises.


    Yvonne had rmended this dress to her. She said that irises were popr this year.N?velDrama.Org content.


    Eugene’s gaze lingered on Mnie’s dress for a moment before he raised his eyebrows. His dark eyes were deep and


    unreadable as he asked her, “Did you do that on purpose?”


    Mnie said calmly, “You''re thinking too much.”


    Eugene stared at her for a moment and suddenly chuckled. However, there was an ulterior meaning to his smile.


    “Mnie, I’m impressed that you put so much effort into pleasing my grandfather.” He lifted his chin slightly and looked at her


    mockingly. “You even remembered that Grandpa likes irises. He must feel touched.


    “Maybe he''ll give you another million-dor set of jewelry, hmm?”


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