Chapter 79 Donât Use Me as a Scapegoat
Watching them approach her, Claudia chuckled lightly.
After today, she was no longer referred to as Edmondâs ex-wife, but as Miss Friedan of the Friedan
family.
The Friedanâs manor was very large, and the hall on the first floor could accommodate hundreds or
even thousands of people, resembling a medieval castle.
People who were not qualified to attend the Friedan family banquet in the past were all invited this time,
and these people jostled and were extremely excited.
Although Thomas was the richest man, it was rare for him to invite so many people. There must be
something big about to happen.
A group of people surrounded Gilda, asking her for gossip.
Benefiting from the fame of the âFriedanâ surname, Gilda was naturally delighted to see so many
people fawning over her.
âDid your uncle host this banquet because of Seraphina?â
Gilda nodded, âYes, Seraphina found it. Today was the family reunion between my uncle and cousin.â
âI heard that Seraphina used to be Edmondâs ex-wifeâ¦â
The personâs gossip was not finished yet when Gilda immediately interrupted, âAre you talking about
Claudia? How could someone like her be my cousin? What are you thinking!â
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âSeraphina came from abroad to study, she is Elvaâs classmate, not someone that any Tom, Di ck, or
Harry can impersonate.â
After Gilda finished speaking, everyone suddenly realized that she was a member of the Friedan family,
and her words were also very convincing.
The news about Claudia being Seraphinaâs sister had already spread outside, but everyone remained
skeptical since the whole thing seemed too coincidental.
The Friedan family spent so much money looking for someone, and in the end, the person was right
there all along. This kind of
misunderstanding not only embarrassed the Lamont Group, but also embarrassed the people of the
Friedan family. When Gilda said this, it also dispelled some peopleâs gossip thoughts.
âIs it true that Horace is going to marry Seraphina?â another gossiping voice chimed in.
âHorace!â someone screamed, âIs it Horace from the Ferguson family in Vencumfield? Has he come to
Wyvernport?â
âHe did come, but it is unknown who he married.â
Gilda also had her own thoughts, and she also had the last name Friedan. Horace didnât necessarily
have to be with Seraphina.
Horace was a scion of the prestigious Vencumfield family. She had seen her on television and looked
no less attractive than a celebrity. Coming from a wealthy background and possessing a high level of
knowledge, she had completed her PhD at the age of 23. After studying abroad for two years, she was
already able to represent the Ferguson family in attending parties and negotiating projects at the age of
26.
If she could climb up the Ferguson family, she wouldnât have to worry
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about her future and the future of the family business. You see, her current social connections rely
solely on the surname âFriedan,â which is both her luck and her sorrow.
Not only did she have such thoughts, but Rosalie and other socialites also had such thoughts. Even if
they couldnât seduce Horace, what if they became his confidante? That would only benefit their own
families.
Rosalie saw that Elva wanted to distance herself from her, so she tactfully did not approach her and
instead found Edmond.
Since the last time she almost had a relationship with Edmond, he has been indifferent toward her and
has not mentioned marriage again. However, she is not angry. She is now thriving and it seems like
luck is on her side. Everything she does goes smoothly.
It was normal for Edmond to be angry that day, but she would find a way to make him no longer angry.
âEdmond,â Rosalie walked up to Edmond, âLetâs dance together.â
In the middle of the dance floor, there were many men and women dancing together, and she felt very
excited.
Edmond remained silent, while Everett chuckled and teased, âEdmond doesnât like dancing, how about
you and I dance instead?â
Jump with Everett? The news doesnât even know how to write it yet.
Rosalie awkwardly declined, âThank you, if Edmond doesnât jump, then I wonât jump either.â
Seeing her standing there without any intention of leaving, Everett initially wanted to tactfully walk
away. However, when he met Edmondâs gaze, he ultimately mustered up the courage to stay.
Man, if you want to pursue your ex-wife, donât use me as a shield!
Everett didnât leave, and there were some things Rosalie couldnât say. However, no matter how she
signaled with her eyes, Everett just wouldnât leave.
Rosalie gave up and simply treated Everett as an invisible person.
âEdmond, we have signed a cooperation agreement with the Friedan family, that billion-dollar deal, our
family has secured it,â Rosalie said with a faint smile on her face, but her voice carried some
excitement and trembling.
Edmondâs eyes darkened.
At that time, Claudia was wholeheartedly trying to mess up the collaboration, and he even tried to
persuade her not to do so. However, it turned out that in the end, the Clayton family still collaborated
with the Friedan family.
If it were in the past, he would have calmly said congratulations, but now, the first thing that comes to
his mind is whether Claudia will be sad or upset.
Rosalie saw Edmond not speaking and felt as if she had been doused with a bucket of cold water.
âDid you and the Friedan family continue to collaborate?â Everett was the most surprised, wasnât
Claudia supposed to be Seraphina? How come the Friedan family is working with the Clayton family
again, isnât she Seraphina?
âIt was Elva who helped me. She couldnât stand Claudia intentionally sabotaging the cooperation
unilaterally, so she spoke up for me and Thomas to ensure the continuation of the collaboration.â
After Rosalie finished speaking with a cold face, Everett quickly said,
âWasnât it Waldron who messed up the collaboration? How did it become Claudia?â
âWaldron and I had no grievances, why did he mess up the collaboration?â Rosalie retorted angrily.
As soon as her words fell, another voice sneered, âNo grievances? Rosalie, are you saying this with a
clear conscience?â
Not far from them, Waldron and Claudia walked over together with
Ervin.
When Claudia and Waldron appeared together, they had already caused a great stir.
Who is this girl and why have I never seen her before?
She was dressed in a high-end black long dress, which wrapped around her curvaceous figure,
showcasing her alluring curves to the fullest. Her beautiful face was so captivating that one couldnât
look
away.
She stood in between the two young masters of the Friedan family, without any sense of discord.
Judging by the way she protects the calf, is she Seraphina?
When Rosalie saw Waldron and Claudia, her face immediately turned pale, especially when Waldron
said innocently, which made her feel guilty and flustered.
That person has already died, even if Claudia accuses her, there is no evidence.
Rosalieâs panicked and pounding heart quickly calmed down.
âMr. Waldron, what youâre saying⦠does it mean that Ms. Clayton has
a grudge against you?â
Rosalieâs anxious appearance did not escape Everettâs eyes, and fearlessly, he continued with the
topic.
Rosalie was frightened by these words, her face turned pale, and she quickly clenched her teeth and
looked at Claudia.
Seeing that Claudia didnât speak, Rosalieâs heart didnât settle either. For some reason, she always felt
that Waldronâs gaze toward her was off.
Elva beside him was also pale with fright, her fingers digging into the wheelchair.
She had been back for so long, but Ervin and Waldron did not come to pick her up. If it werenât for
Derrick who had been accompanying her, she would have almost thought that she had been
abandoned by the Friedan family.