CHapter 185
Walden’s face lit up with a smile when he heard his secretary’s words.
“You’re telling me Malvina is into Mr. Pock? She’s always been a tough cookie, always gets
what she wants. If she sets her sights on seducing Mr. Pock, then Ms. Schnabel is as good as
mine!”
“Even if Ms. Schnabel isn’t smitten with you right now, she’s bound to get a little green with envy
seeing Malvina and Mr. Pock together. That’s your chance to swoop in and win her over,” the
secretary added with a conspiratorial wink.
Walden’s lips curled into a smug grin. “You’re damn right. I’ll go find Malvina right now.”
Around the corner, Yvonne clenched her teeth, eavesdropping on Walden and his secretary’s
scheming. The bitterness stung like lemon on a paper cut.
Typical Walden, only ever looking out for himself. He never considered her part of the family. And
he had the nerve to forget who helped him climb thedder to sess!
Malvina, with her princessplex, always looking down her nose at everyone, Yvonne could
barely stand the thought of her. That spoiled brat! How could a catch like Mr. Pock ever fall for
her?
Yvonne’s face twisted with sour resentment. There was no way she was going to let
Malvina have her way!
But whether it was Malvina or Noe who ended up embarrassed tonight, Palmer was hers for the
taking. Content rights belong to N?velDrama.Org.
Malvina lounged by the entrance, dressed in a lc strapless gown that clung to her like a second
skin. Her curled hair cascaded down her back, doll–like in their perfection.
“Trouble’s brewing, Sis;” a voice called out. “Heard there’s someone gunning for your spotlight
tonight!”
Malvina flicked a cherry pit from her lips and purred, “What did you call me?”
Yvonne gritted her teeth, begrudgingly correcting herself, “Malvina…”
“That’s better. And remember, not every man is family.” Malvina scoffed with a roll of her
eyes.
This was understanding? Yvonne thought it was more like royal disdain.
But in the Gruber family, Malvina was Arthur’s little princess, untouchable. If she so much as
frowned, Yvonne would be out on her ear.
Yvonne’s face grew red. “I understand. Malvina, today Noe from the Schnabel family will also be
in attendance. She’s not someone to be underestimated. Seeing you looking so stunning and eye–
catching, she will definitely try to steal your limelight. And I heard that
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Mr. Pock will also being
Malvina nced at Yvonne before her. “What kind of idiot are you?”
“Huh?”
“You used to belong to the Schnabel family. Now, in my presence, you’re badmouthing Ms.
Schnabel. Are you trying to sow discord between me and her? I don’t even know her, and this is the
Gruber family’s territory! Who dares to steal my spotlight?”
Malvina wiggled her fair feet, and soon a nanny was crouching down to put on her diamond–
studded high heels.
“Although you’re an imbecile, since you’ve mentioned it, I might as well go take a look myself.”
Fuming but powerless, Yvonne followed Malvina, who nced back with disdain. “Why are you so
short? Didn’t the Schnabels feed you? Oh, but of course, with your dad’s genes, how could you be
tall? Silly me.”
Yvonne was livid!
Did Malvina think everyone was as towering as a tree just like her? She was tall herself already,
and she still liked to wear high heels! Malvina always looked down on her, but Yvonne could only
seethe silently, humiliated to her core.
Outside, a car pulled up smoothly, and Annie stepped out to open the door.
Palmer emerged, hand in hand with Noe, both in ck formal attire. Noe’s dress had a
matching pattern to Palmer’s tie, a picture of elegance.
Noe wore a simple string of wless pearls, her neck long and porcin, resembling the neck of
a vintage vase- mysterious and alluring.
Yvonne’s eyes narrowed with envy at the sight of Palmer and Noe’s intertwined hands.
Why did Palmer only have eyes for Noe? She knew him first, yet he wouldn’t spare her a nce.
It was so unfair!
Malvina, too, was momentarily stunned. “Is that Ms. Schnabel? What’s her name again?”
“Noe Schnabel!”
Yvonne could hardly contain her excitement, sure that Malvina would make a scene over Noe’s
stunning presence,
Malvina patted her cheeks and approached brightly, her smile dazzling. “Such a lovely name! I’m
Malvina. Care to make acquaintances? Your ne is divine, and your dress, oh so chic! How is
your waist so tiny? I’m green with envy! May I touch? Just for a second!”
Noe was taken aback by such enthusiasm from a Gruber.
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Why was this Gruberdy so different from the rest?
Palmer frowned protectively, pulling Noe closer to him, and gave Malvina a warning look.
“Ms. Gruber! I’d advise you to show some respect!”
Malvina instantly bristled, hands on her hips as she red at Palmer. “How am I being
disrespectful? I was talking to Ms. Schnabel. What’s it to you? You’re the onecking
manneis!”
The air fell into an eerie silence.
“Malvina Gruber is a real piece of work, isn’t he?” one of the guests whispered, watching the scene
unfold with wide eyes.
The audacity to publicly challenge Mr. Pock… and all for Ms. Schnabel’s attention!
Even Yvonne was taken aback.
Did Malvina not realize she was confronting none other than the CEO of the Pock Group?
“Malvina, this gentleman is Mr. Pock…” Yvonne attempted to intervene.
“So what if he’s Mr. Pock? Does that give him the right to interrupt others? Let me ask you, how
exactly am I being rude? I wasplimenting Ms. Schnabel, expressing my desire to befriend her.
Is that any of your business? Ms. Schnabel is so beautiful; even I
want to be her friend!”
The room was stunned.
Malvina was picking a fight with Mr. Pock just to befriend Ms. Schnabel?
With a dramatic gesture, Malvina grabbed Noe by the arm. “Noe, let’s go. Even if he’s your
fiancé, he can’t dictate who you befriend!”
Noe, facing Palmer’s icy re, couldn’t help but let out augh. “Ms. Gruber, I’d be delighted to
make your acquaintance.”
She stealthily reached out and gave Palmer’s hand a reassuring squeeze to calm his
nerves.
Seeing Noe willing to engage with Malvina, Palmer didn’t protest further. He took Noe’s hand
and led her toward the Gruber family’s inner circle. He was only worried that Malvina, notoriously
spoiled in their social circle, might inadvertently offend Noe.
Yvonne watched the trio walk away, dumbfounded.
How could it be that Malvina, the wildcat, didn’t start a fight with Noe?
It made no sense!
Yvonne decided to stir the pot. “Malvina, didn’t you say you fancied Mr. Pock?”
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Malvina nodded smugly. “Yes, I like Mr. Pock. And I had dinner justst night with Sexton
himself, and he’s quite fond of me too! I’m beloved by all. You ninny, step aside, you’re too ugly,
a real eyesore. I prefer thepany of the beautiful!”
If only she had known how attractive Noe was, she would have paid a visit to the Schnabel
family long ago,
Malvina was self–absorbed to the core; she never bothered to watch Noe’s birthday banquet live
stream. Why would she care about someone else’s celebration when she considered herself the
only princess in her world?
Yvonne’s mouth hung open. “The Mr. Pock you’re talking about… you mean Grandpa Sexton?”
“Yes, what of it? Surely you don’t think I’m interested in this one?” Malvina scoffed, ncing at
Palmer and quickly dismissing him. “He’s not my type, and I neverpete for men. It’s beneath
me!”
She held her chin high, looking down on Yvonne with utter disdain, and with a swift motion, she
delivered a stinging p across her face.
The sound of the p echoed through the hall.
“You think I’d be your pawn, to quarrel with dear Noe? Dream on! Look at yourself. You fool!”