NOVPUBChapter 918: 443 Stepping on Snow_1 Chapter 918: 443 Stepping on Snow_1 “Madam is too kind.” Aubree Groove handled the situation with grace, inviting Madam Elijah to take the seat of honor, personally taking the teapot from the servant’s hand.
Madam Elijah looked down at the young girl with the teapot, her low eyebrows were creasing into a smile.
In her heart, she sighed.
The one she liked most, of course, was Aubree Groove.
But her identity was too complex, and she had no ambition in her eyes.
No one can get hold of her, let alone have her stay with them.
“Madam’s presence brings great honor to me.
...
I am most grateful,” Aubree Groove said.
Madam Elijah glanced around the room.
She had expected more people to show up today.
To her surprise, it was fewer than she had imagined.
Was this due to the limited number of invitations sent by Aubree Groove, or were people too afraid to come because of The Rintos?
Through the delicate mist of the brewing tea, Madam Elijah said with a smile, “The beauty of May Forest is rightly famous.
I’m glad I came.”
“Ma…Madam Elijah?” Suddenly a voice broke in.
Madam Elijah frowned and looked up.
A bunch of noble ladies and famed beauties had arrived.
Leading them was Madam Linggo, who was originally Virginia Frost’s lackey, inseparable from her.
Everyone knew of Virginia’s deep-rooted feud with Aubree Groove.
Madam Linggo, instead of keeping a low profile, had the audacity to show up.
I wonder who gave her the courage.
Madam Elijah curled her lips into a smirk, “Madam Linggo, what wind blew you here?”
Madam Linggo, with some trepidation, came forward, carefully eyed Aubree Groove, and said, “I’ve heard that the beauty of May Forest in Dreamy Villa is second to none, but I’ve never had the chance to see it.
When I heard Ms.
Rinto was hosting a flower viewing party at Mika Garden today, I decided to set my nerves aside and come.
Ms.
Rinto, you won’t turn me away, will you?”
That’s some nerve.
Madam Linggo wasn’t invited, but when she heard even the Spinters got an invitation while she didn’t, she found it unbearable.
Now that The Rintos have emerged as the foremost wealthy family in Pethkids and Agave Rinto holds special regard for his aunt Aubree, she feared she would be sidelined by The Rintos because of Madam Frost’s affair.
She wondered how she could maintain her position in Pethkids after this.
After mulling it over, she decided to step forward and test Aubree’s attitude to figure out her next course of action.
The young lady sitting next to Madam Elijah looked up when she heard this.
Her clear, gentle eyes, akin to the shimmering ripples on a water surface bathed in April sunshine, made people feel attracted and comfortable.
Whether she was sitting or standing, in that moment, Madam Linggo’s knees went a little weak.
There’s a type of person, who, even whilst sitting, exudes a compelling aura that pervades the entirety of a room.
Such a person is like a treasured sword in its scabbard, not blatantly sharp, but intimidating nevertheless.
“Madam Linggo, you jest.
I heard a while ago that you’ve been unwell.
That’s why I didn’t bother you with an invitation.
How are you feeling now?”
Madam Linggo was bewildered as she didn’t remember being sick.
Surely, this was an excuse for not inviting her.
Despite appearing affable, Aubree was being crafty.
She should have known earlier.
Anyone who could get rid of Madam Frost so easily wasn’t as simple as she appeared to be.
Madam Linggo forced a smile: “It wasn’t a big deal, I’ve recovered already.”
However, what she didn’t expect was for Madam Elijah to join in.
Aubree Groove was once just an ordinary wealthy girl of The Grooves’ household, it made sense for Madam Elijah to fancy her.
But now, Aubree’s status had changed.
Even if The Rintos were cleared of any wrongdoing, Madam Elijah shouldn’t associate with her too closely, considering the problems it might bring to Mr.
Elijah?
Cynthia Spinter stepped forward to greet her, with Maddy Spinter following close at her side.
They both gave their respects to Madam Elijah first.
Madam Elijah evaluated Maddy Spinter.
Cynthia Spinter introduced Maddy Spinter to Madam Elijah: “My niece, Maddy.”
Maddy, not being dim-witted, respectfully greeted Madam Elijah.
Madam Elijah only glanced at her briefly before retracting her gaze, her expression cold.
Cynthia Spinter very tactfully pulled Maddy aside.
“Auntie, she’s just lucky and happened to be born in an affluent family.
Look how arrogant she’s become,” Maddy complained.
Cynthia Spinter hurriedly scanned the surroundings and gave Maddy a stern glance, “Shut up.
What nonsense are you talking!?
She’s not merely the heiress of The Grooves anymore, her rank has been elevated thanks to The Rintos.
Ten more Grooves wouldn’t even be fit to lick The Rintos’ boots.
Be careful with your words.
If you land in trouble, don’t blame me for not warning you.”
Her expectation was to show Maddy around to the ladies, which would be beneficial to her future prospects.
Even glimpsing Madam Elijah at a banquet was usually much more difficult than climbing to heaven, so Cynthia thought of it as immense luck for Maddy to be seen by Madam Elijah on that day.
What she did not expect was that Madam Elijah didn’t care for Maddy Spinter in the slightest.
