<b>Chapter </b><b>498 </b>
She just stayed <b>by </b>Henry’s side and greeted some guests with him.
Most <b>of </b>them knew her, and they looked at her inquisitively.
Back then, Henry was one of the main reasons why everyone tacitly agreed that Mnie was sure to marry Eugene. He always brought Mnie around to socialize as a member <b>of </b>the family.
Mnie held Henry’s coat and followed behind him<b>, </b>saying hesitantly, “Mr. Henry, I saw Mr. Cedric ncing your way a few times just now. He might be looking for you.”
Henry frowned as if displeased, but Mnie continued, “I’ll get Landon to invite Mr. Cedric over. I’ll join you after you’re done talking with him.”
A cloud fell over Henry’s expression. He knew that Mnie was indirectly excusing herself. She did not want to greet the guests with him.
He thought for a moment and said in a low voice, “Alright, then I want you to go and call Eugene. The banquet is about to start, but he’s not here yet.”
Henry was obviously doing this on purpose. Mnie was about to refuse when Henry waved his hand and followed Landon away.
Mnie had no choice but to call Eugene.
The phone did not ring for long before he picked up. Eugene’s deep and slightly cold voice reached her ears. “What’s the matter?”
Mnie stood in the long hallway, looking at the pond in themplight. Her tone was even. Your grandfather asked me to ask you when you’d be here.”
Eugene paused and then said coolly, “Do you really think you’re a part of the family?”
Mnie lowered her eyes. “I’m just doing what your grandfather asked me to do.”
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“Is he your grandfather, or mine?” Eugene scoffed. It was very quiet on his end.
Mnie took a deep breath and said calmly, “I passed on his word, so I’m hanging up now.”
After saying that, she hung up the phone. However, she did not enter the hall. From theughter inside, she knew that Henry was still greeting the guests. If she went in, she would probably be caught up in the pleasantries as well.
Mnie only wanted to celebrate Henry’s birthday today. She did not think about anything else. She stood rooted to the ground and continued to look at the wilting lily pads in the pond.
Steady footsteps sounded beside her. Mnie looked up instinctively and saw Eugene walking toward her expressionlessly.
<b>He </b><b>seemed </b>to be showered in <b>the </b>corridor’s lights, illuminating him from above. His well- tailored suit entuated his tall and handsome figure. The iris brooch on his chest added to his elegance.
However<b>, </b>he had coincidentally dressed in a <b>way </b>that matched Mnie’s outfit.
After Mnie found out that Henry’s birthday banquet would be held <b>at </b>Mistyard, she
specially chose an elegant gown that put a modern twist on the Victorian <b>style</b><b>. </b><b>It </b><b>had </b>a timeless floral pattern that resembled irises.
Yvonne had rmended this dress <b>to </b>her. <b>She </b>said that irises were popr this year.
Eugene’s gaze lingered on Mnie’s dress for a moment before he raised his eyebrows. His dark eyes were deep and unreadable as he asked her, “Did you do that <b>on </b>purpose?”
Mnie said calmly, “You’re thinking too much.”
Eugene stared at her for a moment and suddenly chuckled. However<b>, </b>there was an ulterior meaning to his smile.
“Mnie, <b>I’m </b>impressed that you put so much effort into pleasing my grandfather.” <b>He </b>lifted his chin slightly and looked at her mockingly. “You even remembered that Grandpa likes irises. He must feel touched.
“Maybe he’ll give you another million–dor set of jewelry, hmm?”
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