Chapter 1209
The Ceo’s Convict Wife
Of course, Rosalie had conducted an investigation beforehand, so she purposely brought up topics like careers, balancing family life after marriage, and raising children to have more common ground with Peach.
Just then, a voice cut through the air. âWhy are you talking so much? Are those words true or false?
Who are you really? Why did you come to this banquet and get close to Peach? Whatâs your motive?â
Rosalie turned her head and found that the source of the voice was Harriet.
Jealousy flickered in Harrietâs eyes. Rosalieâs luxurious attire obviously cost a fortune.
âTheyâre most likely obtained through connections!â Harriet thought to herself. She remembered this woman; she was one of the three people who barged into Rileyâs ward that day.
âMotive?â Peach and the noblewomen beside them were shocked.
âThatâs right.â Harriet approached Peach.
Back then, the incident between Riley and Nicholas had been buried by all three families. Although Harriet was Rileyâs sister, in the business world, there were no permanent enemies. Moreover, she was now the lady of the Scott family, so she maintained regular social interactions with the Griffin family.
She often exchanged pleasantries with Peach at various banquets.
The moment Harriet saw Rosalie and Peach chatting, her first thought was Riley.
Rosalie must have approached Peach to find out about Rileyâs affairs. The thought caused panic to surge within Harriet.
The events of that year must not be brought up again. Otherwise, Harriet wasnât sure what trouble might arise.
Rosalie smiled faintly, âOh? I wonder what motive you think I have?â
Harriet narrowed her eyes. She couldnât mention in public that she saw Rosalie in the psychiatric hospital. Thus, she said, âThe way youâre dressed today makes you seem like a wealthy woman. But, I donât know your background-you donât look like a local from Lommore. That outfit probably costs a lot of money. If you spent so much just to attend this party, surely you have a motive. If not, why are you here?â
Harrietâs questions were clearly meant to embarrass Rosalie.
The noblewoman who had been talking to Rosalie just now also observed the situation. Peach looked at her with suspicion.
âIâm from Strico, and my husband is a businessman whoâs also from Strico. As for this outfit, my husband prepared it for me. I donât know how much it costs.â Rosalie spoke the truth.
When Jonathan found out that she was going to attend the banquet, he immediately contacted high-
end luxury dressmakers and jewelry stores. in Lommore. He helped her select the gown and accessories she was wearing.
âHmph, so your husband bought it for you?â Harriet sneered.
âYes, so what?â Rosalie said.
âTalking big, huh? Arenât you afraid of choking on your words? Do you even know how much that outfit costs? Or⦠is it just a knock-off?â Harriet said.
At this moment, the people who had gathered around looked at Rosalie with disdain.
After all, what all these socialites and noblewomen from prominent families disliked the most were knock-offs.
âSo, turns out youâre just pretending to be someone youâre not!â
âWhatâs with this banquet? Can anyone attend regardless of their background?â
âThis kind of person probably came here to look for an âopportunityâ a try to climb the social ladder.â
The people around them started gossiping. Harriet felt triumphant, waiting to see Rosalie leave in disgrace.
Rosalie was about to speak calmly. However, before she could do so, a voice rang out. âShe doesnât need to lie. The price of her clothes and jewelry is no problem for her!â
That voice made Rosalieâs body suddenly stiffen. The people around anned their heads, and many of them were amazed and dumpsisted. divin the crown prince of the entertainment industry, waspadahing pip Bothesis woman.
Tolottstranyone can make Mr. Gunner say such words. Couldlit bedthat is woman has a truly extraordinary background?â everyone thought Smrt Rodadie turned around and looked behind her. alvinin ora a gray suit and white shirt, his slender figure exidingg einmeracho wanath. His handsome face, especially his beautiful eyez. ptivated tibetattention of the women around him.
hose eyes, stealslightly lifted, seemed to evoke endless imagination inin topleâs mindals.
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alvin!â she thought.
osalie stared blanklylate man approaching her. She never expected to eet him in such a situation.
ouâ¦â she stuttered.d ong time no see. Rosalie His is clean and elegant voice gently floated out This mouth. Seeing her again made him realize how much heâd missed 1.
ven if he found someone who reses citote then and placed that person by s side, it was useless.
hat person was not her at all..
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Ir. Gunner, do you know her?â asked Peach,bwivo waststanding on the After all, she used to be in the entertainment dicks surely sheâd cognize the crown prince of the entertainment in abakustry To add to that. e had been planning to come back as of latetbeat in was time for her have a good relationship with Calvin.
e heard that Calvin was going to attend the banquetentigight, solshe me as well âIâve known her for many years. Sheâs a very important friend of mine,â Calvin said.
With Calvinâs words, the people around them no longer doubted the authenticity of Rosalieâs attire.
After all, anyone who could be friends with Calvin must be extraordinarily wealthy.
People began to speculate about Rosalieâs identity.
Right now, the most embarrassed person was Harriet. She stared at Rosalie, who was standing next to Calvin, unable to believe her eyes.
That woman was actually friends with Calvin!
At this moment, Rosalie didnât need to say a word. Someone nearby spoke up for her, saying, âI told you so. Someone like Ms. Leighton wouldnât have any ulterior motives!â
âThatâs right. Ms. Leightonâs dress and jewelry are obviously genuine. Itâs just that some people canât recognize genuine items and think theyâre knock-off.â
âMaking mistakes is understandable. After all, Mrs. Scott was raised outside and has limited exposure.
If the eldest daughter of the Summer family were here, she wouldnât make such an error.â
When the person mentioned âeldest daughter of the Summer familyâ, Harrietâs face suddenly changed.
After so many years, barely anyone mentioned that title anymore.