Chapter 128
After Emmanuel sent Mackenzie home, he changed his clothes and
prepared to drive herMaseratiout.
Before he left, Mackenzie exclaimed, “Wait!”
She strode toward him before personally tidying his collar and hair.
Emmanuel was pleasantly surprised because it was the first time
Mackenzie had done that.
A few minutes later, she stared at her handiwork with satisfaction. “Now
you can leave.”
The person who understood Beatrix the most would always be Mackenzie.
Shedidn’teven need to guess why her littlesisterborrowedher husband,
which was to use him as a shield.
Concurrently, a banquetforuniversity students was held in a large
luxurious room within DracoCityHotel.
The lights were bright and the atmosphere was lively.
Allattendees were dressed attractivelyandexuded a vibeof
youthfulness.
It was the birthday banquet for Jonathan Verkade, the heir of a branch
Verkade family.
Jonathan’s status was,of course,incomparable to Gautier’s, who was the
scion of the main family. Even Hubert wasn’t a match for his brother,
though he was still the son of an affluent family.
Thus,the only men invitedtothe banquet were those with distinguished
backgrounds. As for the women, they were either descendantsofeminent
families or absolute beauties.
Atthat moment, Beatrix had leftthedance floor and sat alone on a bench.
Herbestfriend,ElizabethLenoir, hastily met up with herafterspotting her.
“Areyou returning already, Beatrix? ”
ElizabethwasClaudette’stwenty–one–year–oldlittle sister. Like Beatrix,
shewas a fourth–year student at Yeringham University. In six months,she
could either choose to further her studies overseas or join herfamily’s
corporation.
“It’s about time, anyway. I’ve already asked someone to pick me up,”
answered Beatrix with an excited smile.
“Isit your family’s driver? You’d rather have them drive you home than
Jonathan?” Elizabeth was curious.
After all, not only was Jonathan a scion, but he wasalsoa famous figure in
the university. Countless women loved him.
“He’s not my boyfriend. Why do I want him totakeme home?”Like her
older sister, BeatrixdislikedtheVerkadefamily’ssons.They’reall either
hypocrites, douchebags, orrakish.Iask Emmanuel to pickmeupbecause
there’sachance a random driver won’t be enough to dissuade Jonathan
from bothering me tonight.
Atthat moment, the door to thehallwas pushed open.Anelegantly
dressed, charming man strolled into the building, instantly attracting
many people’s attention.
“Look at him! He’s so handsome!”
“His well–built figure is totally my type.”
“Is he here for the banquet,too? Why don’t I recognize him?”
Agroup of women promptly chatted about him.
The towering, mature man ignored their voices and ambled toward
Beatrix.
That personwas, of course, Emmanuel. “I’m here, Ms. Beatrix! Are you
ready to leave?”
He was already attractive in a suit, but his allure went off the charts after
Mackenzie improved his appearance.
Beatrixwas stunnedafterturning toward him. No wonderClaudetteand
Mackenzie took afancyto him! He’s incredibly handsome afterdressing
up like that. Despite that, he doesn’t seem to notice how good–looking he
“Ms. Beatrix!” Seeing that Beatrix didn’t react to his arrival, he waved his
hand before her eyes.
Elizabeth was taken aback by the scene. I can’t believe this handsome guy
knows Beatrix. Is he her boyfriend? No wonder she’s not interested in
finding a partner!