Chapter 66

Besty removed her hand from Emma's grip in terror.

"Miss Todd, I don't actually know you, so mind how you speak," Besty said.

Emma blinked in shock. "Besty! How can you say that? You're supposed to be close to my sister-in-law!"

Eleanor could hardly believe Emma's cluelessness.

At the same time, Lillian folded her arms, her eyes fixed on the scene, clearly waiting for the drama to happen.

Besty quickly explained, worried Eleanor might get the wrong idea, "You mean Miss Gilbert, right? I barely know her. She just claimed she spent $10 million at Enigma Group, called herself our top VIP, and insisted l come. Otherwise,I wouldn't be here."

It wasn't personal. Eleanor had told her to come.

Otherwise, even if Lainey had splashed out a hundred million, she wouldn't have bothered.

These folks were completely out of touch with the real world.

The crowd went quiet instantly.

Wait, Lainey wasn't friends with Besty at all?

Besty didn't even know her?

Some rich women's faces darkened instantly.

They had never needed to ask for favors before.

And here they were, bending over backward for Lainey just because of Besty, and now this? Ridiculous.

Lainey instinctively recoiled under all the angry, scrutinizing eyes. To make matters worse, Jonny looked genuinely furious.

His eyes blazed with anger as he glared at her.

He had been counting on Lainey to leverage Enigma Group for some valuable connections, but instead,not only was the ten million gone, but also their family's reputation had been completely ruined!

Lainey...he had to admit, she had a way of getting under his skin.

Watching the couple about to clash, Lillian felt a secret thrill.

She lifted her chin and addressed Lainey, speaking louder on purpose.

"Wait a minute... you and Besty weren't even friends? So all this time you were just using her name to show off?"

If Besty's comment had embarrassed Lainey, Lillian's statement practically nailed the lie in front of everyone.

The socialites, realizing they had been played, erupted with anger, demanding Lainey explain herself.

Jonny rubbed his temples in exasperation.

How on earth had a simple wedding turned into this disaster?

He spun toward Eleanor, his gaze dark and unwavering."Look, I get it. You're upset, but it's done. Making a scene won't change a thing."

He leaned in slightly, lowering his voice. "Just calm down, don't stir trouble, and I'Il make it right later."

Eleanor blinked in disbelief. Was he seeing things?

What made him think she was making a scene, and that she still cared for him?

Had he completely ignored Lillian's words?

Meanwhile, Lainey was boiing with jealousy.

She had heard what Jonny said. He still had feelings for Eleanor!

So where did that leave her?

Before she could react, a cold, teasing voice cut in. "Really, with me here, do you think she'd still be interested in you?"

Nolan had approched Eleanor.

His eyes flicked toward Jonny, flat and dismissive, like he was watching a fool make a scene.

Jonny froze.

Nolan, of all people, openly claimed interest in Eleanor in front of everyone?

It was practically a challenge thrown in his face.

It made no sense. Eleanor wasn't the kind of woman people fought over.

She wasn't glamorous like Lainey, and even Emma outshone her by miles.

How could Nolan possibly single her out?

Neither Jonny nor Eleanor could figure out what Nolan was doing.

His words were only causing more confusion than anything else.

Wanting no part of it, Eleanor decided she had had enough.

She grabbed Lillian by the arm and theý made their way towards the exit, ignoring the chaos around.them.