Chapter 241:
Sylvia looked away, discomfort evident in her demeanor.
Elena continued, “A year ago, the Reed and Griffiths families arranged an engagement between their children.”
Murmurs filled the room instantly.
“A year ago? Wasn’t that before the Harper family reunited with their long-lost daughter?”
“So, the Harper daughter was originally meant to marry into the Griffiths family? Why didn’t this come to light sooner? Did the Harper family think so little of the Griffiths that they pulled back?”
“People say Alexander is known for his integrity, but it seems he keeps secrets too.”
Darren was left in shock by Elena’s words. Was she completely out of her mind? Did she not care at all about the damage it could do to the Harper family’s reputation?
Finally gripped by panic, Darren was utterly unsure how to react. This was not how he had imagined things unfolding.
Jeffry’s glance toward Elena revealed subtle worry. The Harper family had known these details for some time but had remained silent out of respect for Elena’s feelings. Now, Elena had boldly shared the truth with everyone. Jeffry’s gaze shifted sharply to Darren, sending a chill down Darren’s spine.
Had it not been Gerald’s birthday celebration, Jeffry would have ensured Darren faced consequences before leaving the Peak Hotel. Quietly standing behind Elena, Louis positioned himself as a shield, protecting her from the judgmental stares surrounding them.
Both Jeffry and Louis remained silent, respecting Elena’s decision to address the issue herself. They trusted her completely. Despite their concerns, they didn’t attempt to stop her or accuse her of recklessness that might harm the Harper family’s reputation. Instead, they stood quietly by Elena’s side, offering unwavering support.
Their steadfast loyalty began to thaw the coldness in Elena’s heart. She exchanged determined looks with them, silently reassuring each other.
With poised assurance, Elena said, “Two months ago, it came to light that I was not the Reed family’s biological daughter, and their investigation revealed that my real parents were poor villagers from Cloudstream Village. Upon discovering this, Darren called off our engagement without hesitation. Yet within days, he was engaged to the Reed family’s true daughter, the woman standing beside him now. I refuse to associate with people like Darren. Darren, how do you think your fiancée feels about your earlier statements?”
As Elena finished, all attention turned toward Sylvia. Murmurs filled the air.
𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦
“How could the Reed family’s true daughter snatch Elena’s fiancé? What audacity!”
“So Darren was originally engaged to Elena, but when he learned her biological parents were poor, he ended the engagement and chose Sylvia instead. How could the Griffiths family be so blind? They had the chance to be in-laws with the Harper family, and they ruined it themselves.”
“Such a prestigious match squandered by the Griffiths family—what were they thinking?”
“The Harper family is one of the four prominent families in Klathe. As their only daughter, Miss Harper has three remarkable brothers, each a leader in his respective field. If the Griffiths family hadn’t made such a mistake, they could have…”
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