Chapter 244 The Fiancée
Henry smiled faintly and said. “As the head of the Hayes family, how could he not have a fiancée? They grew up together. Nolan’s been protecting her very well–sent her overseas two years ago. I heard you two were together now, but Nolan has a fiancée. You don’t mind, do you? After all… your mother knew Mr. Goldbert had a wife and still stayed with him. Even gave birth to you.”
Henry’s words sent stabbing pain through Eliza’s chest.
She knew perfectly well he was saying all this on purpose.
But even so, Nolan still hadn’t let go of that girl.
“What’s her name?”
“Elaine Lynn.”
“Oh.”
With her answer, Eliza turned and walked back into the banquet hall.
Halbert was waiting for her outside.
As soon as Eliza appeared, Halbert stepped in front of her. “Tristan went that far for you. Deep down, you must be happy about it, right?”
“I’m in a bad mood. Move.”
Eliza’s tone was cold and sharp.
Anyone who tested her patience right now would not be spared.
“The engagement with the Foster family was signed by the Sue family. If you don’t want to get married, fine. But don’t drag our family’s reputation down with you.”
Halbert’s voice turned colder. “Tristan’s going to hand the Sue family over to you in the future. I bet you’re feeling pretty smug right now. But let me tell you–so long as I’m around, don’t even dream about becoming the head of the Sue family.”
“I never cared about being the head of your precious family. If you’ve got the skills, take it for yourself. Don’t take it out on me.”
Her face was frosty, her voice even more so.
Halbert had no idea what had gotten into Eliza. Everything coming out of her mouth was fire.
When Eliza returned to the banquet hall, Halbert turned to the bodyguards. “Go start the car.”
“Is that really okay? If Mr. Tristan finds out, we’ll be in trouble.”
“I’ve got your back. What are you afraid of? Go!”
“…Yes, sir.”
The bodyguards quickly went outside to bring the car around.
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Inside the banquet hall, Eliza grabbed a glass of champagne and downed it in one go.
Christian saw her and immediately rushed over. “Are you out of your mind? Drinking like that at an event like this? If you get drunk and start making a scene, you’ll be on the front page tomorrow!”
The reporters hadn’t left yet.
Christian could just imagine the frenzy if they caught footage of Eliza throwing a drunken tantrum.
He could also imagine how messy it would be to see their little sister plastered all over the tabloids the next day.
And he didn’t even want to think about how many pieces Tristan would tear him into if that happened.
“Who wants to be your Sue family’s precious daughter? I’m not interested.”
“What now? Who pissed you off? Was it that little punk Halbert? Don’t worry, I’m here. I’ll make sure he doesn’t mess with you again.”
Just as Christian was about to turn around, a bodyguard stepped up. “Mr. Christian, Mr. Halbert has driven
off.”
“He left? Where’d he go?”
Christian’s gut clenched.
What the hell was that idiot up to now?
“He said he went back to the Sue family home to toss out Ms. Cassandra’s luggage!”
Christian’s eyes widened.
Since when did Halbert turn into such a child?
Throwing someone’s luggage out?
What is he, three?
Christian felt like his head was going to explode.
What the hell were all these people doing?
Was anyone in this family still sane?
“Keep an eye on Ms. Cassandra. I’m going to check things out. And don’t let her drink any more.”
“Yes, sir!”
The bodyguard quickly agreed.
But when he turned around, Eliza was already drinking again.
“Ms. Cassandra! You really can’t drink anymore. The reporters are still around.”
Ronaldo had just finished talking to the Foster family when he came downstairs and saw Eliza drinking champagne.
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His face darkened.
“You were supposed to be watching Ms. Cassandra?”
“…”
The bodyguard looked aggrieved. He had tried to stop her, but she wouldn’t listen.
Ronaldo looked at Eliza’s flushed cheeks, frowning. “Take Ms. Cassandra home.”
“Yes, sir.”
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Ronaldo looked at Eliza with concern, but things with the Foster family were still delicate. He couldn’t leave just yet.
The bodyguard escorted Eliza to the front of Crown Hotel.
Nolan’s car was gone. So was he.
He must’ve taken Elaine home by now.
Eliza felt a strange pang of disappointment.
Not long ago, Nolan had promised her he would never leave her behind.
Before Eliza could process her thoughts, something shifted around her.
The next second, the bodyguard beside her was suddenly taken down.
A hand clamped over Eliza’s mouth and nose.
She didn’t even have time to think before she was dragged into a car.
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