Stella calmly looked back and asked expressionlessly, âYes, Ms. Steward? Whatâs the matter?â
Phoebe looked at Clarence and then at her, âMs. Radomil, itâs so difficult for you to have a chance to enter such a banquet. If you go now, wouldnât it be a pity?â
Before Stella said anything, Clarence said coldly, âWhy a pity?â
Phoebe smiled, âNothing. I just think since Ms. Radomil was invited by Mr. Thomas in person if she leaves before the party ends, itâs not so appropriate. Anyone who is well-educated and polite wouldnât leave before it ends.â
Since the atmosphere was getting tense, Cameron coughed, âMs. Steward, youâve exaggerating it. Itâs just a birthday. Nothing particularly important.â
âMr. Thomas, I know you are generous and donât mind Ms. Radomil. However, something has been in the bones and was born with. What do you think, Clarence?â
Her words didnât only mock Stella but also Clarence.
After a few seconds, Stella said with a smile, âMs. Steward, you are absolutely right. Something was born with. One cannot change her class origin, but no matter how well she tries to hide, one day, she would still expose how arrogant, mean, and rude she actually is under her pretty appearance.â
As soon as she finished the words, Phoebeâs expression changed dramatically. She looked extremely annoyed.
Right then, Cameron also calmly echoed, âMs. Radomil, I agree with you. No matter how well the disguise is, the original face will be exposed because of those things born with.â
When he spoke, he cast a glance at Charles intentionally and unintentionally.
Compared to Phoebeâs embarrassment, Charles looked quite expressionless. He snapped in a deep voice, âPhoebe, you were being quite rude just now. Apologize to Ms. Radomil.â
âNot necessary.â Stella still smiled and looked at Phoebe. She continued, âMs. Steward, I know you donât like me at all. I hope you can understand Iâm not the person who has caused the current situation. You shouldnât have always picked a weak lamb.â
After finishing her words, Stella nodded slightly at Cameron and turned to leave directly.
Clarence stood motionlessly. Slightly raising his brows, he said to Cameron, âMr. Thomas, Iâve got to leave as well.â
Cameron nodded.
Pressing her lips, Phoebe immediately walked away.
Seeing that, Daniel hurriedly followed her.
When they were gone far, Cameron looked over at Charles, heaving a sigh, âI didnât plan to get involved in this matter. Since the children came to me, please reconsider the marriage with the Conrad family.â
Charles said, âIâve done it for the sake of Phoebeâs happiness.â
Cameron held his walking stick and said calmly, âIâm not sure if sheâll be happy or not. She used to be engaged to Clarence Conrad. Even if she married into the Conrad family, they would often meet each other. Itâll be quite embarrassing.â
Charles didnât speak.
Cameron added, âAlthough Daniel canât compare to the Conrad family in terms of the power, he loves Phoebe truly. Besides, Phoebe likes him as well. Why donât you let them have a try rather than binding two people who donât like each other together?â
âThe engagement has been decided. If I called it off now, I canât explain to the Conrad family.â
âIf you feel disgraced to say it, I can help you.â
Charles had never expected that Daniel would ask Cameron to help.
Although the Steward and Thomas families had almost lost contact, in the past, they were quite close.
For some reason, Charles couldnât refuse Cameron at all.
However...
Charles squinted, looking in the direction where Stella was gone, lost in thought.
After a while, he said, âI know itâs not the best choice for her to marry into the Conrad family. The engagement has been decided, if I called it off now, Phoebeâs engagements will be called off twice in three months. You know how harsh the rumors are. I donât want her to be harmed again because of this.â
Cameron thought it over and didnât answer.
What Charles said was indeed a huge problem. Let alone canceling the engagement again, the most important was Phoebeâs reputation.
Charlesâs words did make sense, and Cameron couldnât retort.
When Cameron was about to say something, Charles said, âI know you dote Phoebe since she was a kid. Now you are thinking about her lifetime happiness. However, under the current situation, it wouldnât be a bad thing for her to marry into the Conrad family.â
Seeing that, Cameron couldnât insist on persuading him any longer. He could only give up.
...
Out of the hotel, Stella was about to leave and she saw Emmett heading inside. He came to her and was about to speak, and then he saw Clarence following her. Emmett understood everything immediately.
He suggested, âStella, let me give you a ride home.â
Stella checked her cell phone and refused, âNo, thanks. The taxi I called has arrived. Iâm leaving now.â
As she spoke, a white car was pulled over at the entrance of the hotel.
Stella smiled at Emmett gently and trotted to get in.
When Clarence was to follow her, Emmett subconsciously stopped him. Clarence said indifferently, âMr. Carter, please move.â
âMr. Conrad, you know Stella doesnât want to see you. Why still pestering her?â
âDid she tell you herself?â
âMr. Conrad, you know it well. Why would you bother to ask?â
Clarence sneered, âMr. Carter, if you have any clear estimation of yourself, you shouldnât have said so. Donât you know who she likes?â
Upon hearing it, Emmett gradually pulled a long face. He didnât answer.
Clarence added, âMr. Carter, since we met, I want to give you a kindly reminder - I donât know what you are planning behind, and Iâm not interested, but you canât drag Stella into the mere.â
âMr. Conrad, you donât need to worry about it. Iâve never wanted to pull Stella into any danger.â
âHowever, you know Phoebe Steward will attend the banquet tonight, you still brought Stella here.â
Mr. Conrad Proposes to His Ex-wife Again ï¤Chapter 252: What Was the Wretched Man Mocking about An Eight-year-old Princess ï¤Chapter 1410 Go And Return Quickly Critic ï¤Chapter 105: Missing Drake Emmettâs expression slightly changed, âI planned to keep her accompany all the time. Mr. Conrad, it was you...â
Clarence interrupted him flatly, âDonât make any excuse. If you care about her, you wouldnât have brought her here since you could predict what kind of embarrassment she would face.â
Emmett knew what Clarence said made sense. Lowering his head, he didnât retort.
Clarence was right. He knew that Phoebe would definitely show up in the banquet, and she would trouble Stella, but for competing with Clarence, he still invited Stella to attend the banquet with him. He didnât even consider the consequences and he used Cameronâs name.
Clarence added, âMr. Carter, Iâm sure youâve seen that Stella didnât want to have any further relationship with you besides being friends. Youâd better cut your losses in time. Mr. Carter, donât always try to ruin othersâ family.â
Clarence bypassed him and strode away.
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