After a pause, Nicole finally said, "That''s how it should be. It''s just a title. It won''t affect our feelings. From now on, you can just call me Nicole."


    No matter how hard L tried, she couldn''t bring herself to say "Nicole".


    She gave it a shot for a moment, then decided to give up.


    "I''ll think about it. Let''s talk about itter."


    Amelie and Nicole smiled even more, clearly teasing her.


    "Hmph!" Noah came over from behind her.


    "I treat you like a sister, but you want to be my aunt?"


    L felt embarrassed.


    This situation was one she hadn''t anticipated at all.


    As guests arrived in waves, Amelie took L to the tform in the middle.


    "Thank you all for attending our L''s birthday banquet. I''m sure you''ve all heard the news from a while ago.


    "We''ve kept her identity a secret all these years to protect her. Now that she has Kieran to care for her, I can finally rest easy.


    "Today, we''re not only celebrating L''s birthday but also letting everyone know that she is under the protection of the Morgan family.


    "All those unwarranted rumors and gossip should stop now."


    She didn''t force a serious tone, but her words still carried weight and left a strong impression on everyone present.


    "As for L''s and Kieran''s marriage, we must choose an auspicious date. If everything goes smoothly, they should be married in the next two to three months."


    A wave of congrattions echoed through the room.


    After the apuse died, someone asked, "Mrs. Morgan Senior, why the rush? Aren''t you worried about making them ufortable?"


    Amelie nced at the middle-aged man who had spoken.


    He had a daughter about the same age as L and had repeatedly expressed his desire to arrange a marriage with the Morgan family.


    He didn''t care whether it was Kieran or Noah. His daughter was quite beautiful,


    but neither of the Morgan brothers showed interest in her.


    The usually aloof Kieran, who always seemed destined to be alone, suddenly announced his engagement.


    And to top it off, it was with an adopted daughter with no background?


    Everyone believed L''s identity was just a way to boost her status, a move made for the show.


    How could this man be at peace with that?


    Amelie gave him a look, still smiling


    as she replied, "The kids aren''t in a hurry, but I, as an


    want to hold another grandchild."


    As she spoke, she pulled L''s hand and earnestly advised her, "You two should hurry up."


    L felt so awkward that she wanted to jump off the stage, but she couldn''t undermine Amelie''s words.


    All she could do was nod.


    Despite his frustrations, the man dared not say anything further publicly.


    After the little drama passed, the waiter wheeled over a six-tier cake.


    L made a wish, cut a few slices, and then let the banquet continue, with everyone mingling as they pleased.


    After all, a high-society banquet was a ce for fame and fortune. No one was really there just for the food and drinks.


    After L and Kieran had toasted with the others, she found a corner to sit down.


    Then, Teddy and Jamie approached her.


    "Ms. Hart, you look amazing today!" Teddy excitedlyplimented.


    there getting married in twoel.0


    three months, isn''t that a


    rushed?


    "You''re filming right now. Where would you find the time for a wedding?"


    L was speechless, too.


    "We''ll talk about itter. No need to rush," she said, biting her lip. She really needed to discuss it with Kieran soon.


    She nced over at Kieran, who many people were still toasting.


    Several young women surrounded him. They were all beautiful, dressed in


    exquisite couture gowns, looking as noble as princesses.


    "Doesn''t everyone know that Uncle Kieran is already engaged? Why are they still flocking to him? Should I help you chase them away?"


    Only Teddy truly believed that she was going to marry Kieran.


    L shook her head. "No need. I need to use the bathroom."


    As she walked away, Teddy looked at Jamie "She says no, but she'' probably feeling upset. You don''t think she''ll sneak off to cry in the bathroom, do you?"


    Jamie was stunned by Teddy''s question.


    ...


    Before L even entered, she overheard someone talking in the bathroom.


    "I really don''t understand. A man as outstanding as Mr. Morgan, how could he possibly fall for L?"