Chapter 342

The next day, Old Master Garrett suddenly announced that he would hold a birthday banquet for himself in advance.

Old Master Garrett was seventy-six years old this year. Although it was not a milestone birthday, at this age, being able to hold a birthday banquet every year was a joyous event itself.

Besides, he was currently seriously ill. If a birthday banquet could be held at this time and counteract bad luck, naturally no one in the Garrett family would say anything.

When Nell received the news, it was already the next afternoon.

Looking at the invitation card presented in front of her, she was actually a little surprised.

After all, Old Master Garrett did not look like someone who would believe in luck.

Furthermore, he had initiated this himself, but anyone who had ever been ill knew that when they feel unwell, they just want to be left in peace; not many would enjoy the excitement.

However, the invitations were all sent. So no matter the reason, the show must go on.

The birthday banquet would be held on the evening of the weekend, and the venue would be at the old Garrett residence.

In fact, not many people were invited as only those from the Four Great Clans, as well as some other wealthy and famous families from the capital received the invitation.

On this day, Nell arrived very early. Because it was the weekend and Lizzy did not have to go to school, Nell brought her along.

Though Gideon had something on at his company so he would only arrive later.

On the contrary, it was Old Master Leith and Old Madam Quinton who followed her.

After all, they had been friends for decades. Although Old Master Leith seldom went out due to his poor health, he usually sent Gideon over if there was something on.

However, since today was a birthday banquet, he attended himself.

The old Garrett residence was very lively as countless people came and went bearing gifts and wishes.

Nell first took Lizzy to wish Old Master Garrett before they went into the dining room at the back to wait for both Old Master Leith and the old madam.

However, instead of old master and old madam, Tara and Owen arrived first.

After the previous event, Tara and Owen had obtained the consent of the two families to hold an engagement ceremony.

Now they foresee that the wedding would be officially held at the end of the year.

Nell was very happy for them, so she chatted with them for a while.

With a smile, Owen said, "When I came in, I'd already met Second Elder Brother and Uncle Leith. There are many people outside and I think they’ve got a hold of them both. I think it’s going to take them a while to come in."

Nell nodded. She knew that because Gideon’s and Old Master Leith’s identity, naturally many people would want to play up to them when they show up at such events.

Although the Leith family would not be associated with these people, they still had to give face.

Therefore, Old Master Garrett was not the only one who was busy but the other patriarchs of the Four Great Clans were too.

Nell looked at Tara and smiled. "When are you going to get married?"

Tara said softly, "Probably by the end of the year. The research institute is too busy now, and we can't spare time for the time being. We have already discussed that once the current project has been completed, we’ll have the wedding at the end of the year.”

Nell smiled and said, "Then I will congratulate you in advance."

Tara revealed a shy and sweet smile.

Owen looked at the direction of the entrance and suddenly moved forward. He then said in a low voice, "I heard the reason that old master held this birthday banquet in advance this time is not only for his birthday but also for Celine's name."

Nell was taken aback.

"Name? What do you mean?"

Owen explained, "After Juliette's child went missing, there was a ruckus in the capital. Juliette had tried many ways to find the child but to no avail, she found nothing in the end.

“Despite this, many people knew about this child. On the surface, Celine is the small Miss of the Garrett family, but in fact, few people do know that she has no status at home.

“Old Master Garrett probably feels that his time is running out, so he wants to take this opportunity to announce her identity to the public. This way, everyone in the capital will know that she is Juliette’s daughter. If people from the Garrett family bully her or treat her badly, they would receive the wrath of it.

“Therefore, even if it’s not for her, it would be better for the sake of his own reputation."

Nell was slightly startled upon hearing that.

She thought about it carefully and realize that what Owen said was true. If he had not spoken about it, she would not have thought about it.

Thinking about this, she could not help but frown and a dash of concern flashed in her eyes.

Be it big or small, Old Master Garrett had planned this for Celine. If he knew that Celine was not his granddaughter but a fake, how would he react?

At the side, Tara's eyes had a flash of struggle.

She looked at Nell with a complicated gaze.

"Nelly, you...know that Celine is not the real granddaughter of the Garrett family, do you?"

Nell was taken aback for a moment before she returned to her senses. She quickly looked around and after she made sure that no one could hear her, she nodded.

"I know Celine's background better than anyone else, but this involves matters within the Garrett family. After all, we are outsiders, so it’s best if we keep our mouths shut. Even if we tell the truth, we won’t know how the old master would take it. It’s better not to say anything."

Tara nodded.

She lowered her eyes slightly and her gaze fell on Nell’s neck.

However, all she saw was an exquisite diamond clavicle necklace around Nell’s neck instead of the previous necklace she was wearing.

Tara's face suddenly changed.

"Nelly, where's your necklace?"

Nell was shocked and after looking down at her neck, she looked at Tara feeling slightly confused.

"Necklace? What necklace? This one? Isn’t this on my neck?”

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Tara became anxious.

"Not this one. I mean the ruby necklace you wore last time."

Nell replied, "Oh, I left that one at home. Today I...”

She suddenly stopped.

Then she looked at Tara in shock.

Tara seemed to have realized something too and her face changed with a flash of guilty conscience in her eyes.

Nell’s face sank.

Owen had not noticed the jewelry on Nell, so he did not understand what they were talking about.

Feeling that the atmosphere was a little strange, he looked at the two of them, and asked curiously, "What are you talking about? What's wrong?"

Tara forced a smile reluctantly. "No...thing."

Nell looked at her sternly without a trace of smile as her eyes were full of doubt and coldness.

"Tara, how did you know that the necklace I wore on my neck previously had a ruby pendant?"