Aldrich offered a noncommittal smile in response.
Catching his eye, Jenifer prodded, âDo you find her attractive?â
Aldrich arched an eyebrow.
âShe carries herself well.
â
Selinaâs beauty wasnât striking.
Yet her background in dance lent her a grace surpassing that of average women.
And although she was a butlerâs daughter, Gailâs tutelage in the fine arts had imbued her with an aristocratic air.
âHow does she compare to me?â Jenifer inquired, her tone laced with envy.
Aldrich cast his gaze upon Jenifer, wearing a smile, and remarked, âWomen are always in a competition with each other.
Sheâs the daughter of a butler though.
Why measure yourself against her? Donât demean yourself.
â
His tone carried a trace of disdain.
Selina was the subject of his scorn.
It made sense; after all, she was the offspring of a murderer.
A good temperament amounted to nothing.
Jenifer responded with a smile.
Recalling the set of photos someone had sent her earlier, a subtle glimmer danced in her eyes.
It showed Selina had a history with Aldrich.
But it didnât matter.
Now, he was her fiancé.
Jenifer hoped Selina understood her place and would refrain from enticing her fiancé.
Otherwise, she vowed to teach Selina a lesson!
In the hotelâs banquet hall, several resplendent crystal chandeliers illuminated the space.
As the Moreno family entered, the atmosphere warmed.
The guests comprised the wealthy and influential.
Not only Skrixâs industry luminaries but also the Moreno familyâs relatives and friends were in attendance.
The Hughes family, as relatives through marriage, was also present.
Debora, appearing joyful, engaged in conversation with Brendanâs parents in the rest area.
Frankie, Brianâs father, was also among the attendees.