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Raymond\u2019s face hardened. \u201cDiana\u2019s methods are still too gentle.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
No matter how he looked at Julian, Raymond felt the man was slightly unworthy of his sister. If Sydney wanted to walk away, that would be her decision alone. No one else had the right to claim her.\u00a0<\/p>\n
James shook his head. He did not fully agree. \u201cThis time, it\u2019s hard to say.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Something about Diana felt wrong today. She was calm, but not casually so. It was the kind of composure that came from long preparation and absolute confidence in the result.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Diana noticed the brothers watching her, yet she did not spare them a glance.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Many of the guests had traveled all the way from Brimcrest tonight. Several were old friends of the Huttons.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Albus disliked such occasions and chose not to attend. Diana took charge instead. For her, it posed no difficulty. She handled everything with effortless grace.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before entering the private room, Megan instinctively glanced toward Diana. When she saw that Diana showed no interest at all, she finally relaxed.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As long as Theodore secured a marriage with Eloise tonight, Megan would never need to read Florence\u2019s expression again, nor endure the Hutton siblings.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As for Sydney, she was an unwanted wife who had been passed from hand to hand. Even if the Huttons acknowledged her, how could she ever compare to Megan\u2019s brilliance?\u00a0<\/p>\n
A server pushed the door open. \u201cMs. Hutton, please.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMhm.\u201d Megan lifted her chin, stepped forward on slender heels, and saw Eloise and Theodore inside. A sweet smile appeared at once.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cMadam Sterling,\u201d she greeted her, then moved to Theodore\u2019s side. \u201cDad.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
What happened at Seraph Villa that morning still weighed on Theodore, but this concerned Megan\u2019s future. He nodded and turned to Eloise \u201cI\u2019ll be honest, even if it makes me look bad. My daughter has admired Ray for many years.\u00a0<\/p>\n
He stated it directly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Megan did not pretend to be shy. She accepted it without hesitation. \u201cJulian is outstanding. Many people admire him.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Eloise studied her in silence, then smiled.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cJules truly is excellent, but\u2026\u201d She glanced at Victor beside her. \u201cMy younger grandson is not bad either.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Victor had not expected to be pulled into the discussion. Disgust flickered across his face.\u00a0<\/p>\n
At first glance, this woman seemed harmless. Her eyes told a different story. They were full of calculation. She could not even compare to Sydney.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Before Victor could refuse, Megan spoke with practiced ease. \u201cI\u2019m close with many young ladies from\u00a0<\/p>\n
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respectable families. Once I become his cousin\u2013in\u2013law, I can introduce them to him.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
She played innocent without a single misstep. Victor stayed silent. That was the simplest choice.\u00a0<\/p>\n
As long as she did not marry him, anything else was acceptable.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Megan was still a daughter of the Hutton family. To advance her match with Julian, Theodore had already visited the Sterling family in private.\u00a0<\/p>\n
By current standards, it was almost the Sterlings who were marrying up.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Huttons held influence across military, political, and business spheres.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Eloise could not apply the same pressure she once used on Sydney. She let the matter pass and offered a warm smile. \u201cThen I\u2019ll thank you in advance on Victor\u2019s behalf, future grandaughter\u2013in\u2013law?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Megan\u2019s eyes brightened. \u201cYou mean\u2026 you agree to the marriage?\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cWith your background, appearance, and character, I would be delighted.\u201d Eloise took her hand. Her expression was softer than anything Sydney had ever received while growing up. \u201cTomorrow, I\u2019ll come in person to propose.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Theodore had not expected such a swift response. He hesitated. \u201cI heard Jules and Dr. Wilson\u2014\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
A sharp glint crossed Eloise\u2019s eyes. She dismissed it with a wave. \u201cJust fooling around before marriage. It does not matter.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
In any case, Julian\u2019s consent was unnecessary. Once the engagement was announced, any refusal would publicly insult the Huttons.\u00a0<\/p>\n
When both sides clashed, she would finally have her chance to seize control of the Sterling family again.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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