Chapter 258 – The Plan of Saving Nora Novel Free

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“Cough!”

Someone who saw Yvonne coughed as a reminder.

The few of them immediately shut up. All of them were rather embarrassed when they turned and spotted Yvonne. They said, “We were just talking nonsense just now, Ms. Smith. Don’t mind us…”

Yvonne took a deep breath.

Of course she knew that they were just fair-weather friends.

The moment they complained about others in front of her, she had already known that she would definitely also be the focus of their complaints.

There wasn’t anyone who didn’t talk about others behind their backs, nor was there anyone who wasn’t talked about behind their backs.

She had long since become accustomed to it after so many years.

She smiled and said, “What were you all talking about just now? I didn’t hear anything.”

The few of them breathed sighs of relief at once. Then, they started to flatter her again. “We were talking about how inappropriate Nora Smith’s behavior is. You’re definitely the star of the occasion tonight, so what is she trying to steal the limelight for? Those who didn’t know better would have thought she had some kind of special relationship with the Hunts!”

“It’s only because Ms. Hunt is studying abroad, so she isn’t in the States right now. Otherwise, how would she, of all people, possibly get to wear the Blue Enchantress…”

“Exactly. Isn’t it exactly because she’s looking for a good man to marry that she’s dressed up so nicely and attracting so much attention? But I heard that she got herself pregnant before marriage, so she has a daughter! The little girl she was holding just now is her daughter!”

“What? Who would still want her when she already has a child?”

“That’s why, girls. She must be having a hard time finding a life partner after having a child, so she can only dress up a little more beautifully to cover up that shortcoming of hers. Just take a look at all the boys over there; aren’t they all blind and bewitched now?”

“… Hmph, it’s useless even if she’s bewitched them all! Their families would never agree to it! It’s basically next to impossible for her to marry into a good family.”

“…”

Nora, the topic of everyone’s discussion, was currently surrounded by a group of men.

Although she had been the highlight at the dance party the other time, she had ultimately dressed rather coolly in a pantsuit, so she didn’t look as stunning as she did today.

Everyone had gathered around her. Some were introducing themselves, while some were trying to sound her out.

Nora, who didn’t know them at all, found them very annoying.

She broke into a frown. By then, Sheril was already saying, “Sorry, everyone. Nora and I are going to the side to rest for a while. You—”

“Are you going to the sofa over there? Sure, we can accompany you two there. Is Ms. Smith feeling unwell? Shall I help you over?”

“Let me do it instead, Mr. Simmons. After all, your arms have held too many girls before!”

“What do you mean by that? Do you think you’re that innocent yourself?”

“Of course I’m not. It’s just that the number of girlfriends I’ve had is fewer than you…”

“Neither of you are innocent enough. Don’t let them fool you, Ms. Smith. How about letting me help you over instead?”

“…”

The men started to argue with one another, causing everyone around them to look over and frown.

All of them were relatively flirtatious young men from wealthy families. They usually fooled around a lot, and seldom did anything decent. The moment they spy on a beautiful woman, they can’t move away anymore.

With them surrounding her, Nora’s reputation wouldn’t fare any better!

Sure enough, Yvonne’s friends started to insult her again.

“Look at that vixen. Isn’t her blatant seduction act a little too low-class? She definitely won’t be able to find a good boyfriend!”

The corners of Yvonne’s lips curled into a smile as she waited for Nora to make a fool out of herself.

But right at this point, Justin, who should be making an appearance later instead, suddenly appeared in the party hall!

Justin was a key figure. Although his appearance had come out of the blue, he nevertheless attracted everyone’s attention.

Everyone looked at him.

Yvonne’s eyes lit up the moment her gaze landed on him.

Justin was undoubtedly the most attractive man in New York. He was also the goal that she had set for herself ever since she was a child. The reason why she had never had a boyfriend all these years was that she had made strict demands of herself using what Justin’s woman would do as a benchmark.

Even when news of him suddenly having a child reached the Smiths five years ago, she had only hidden herself in her room and secretly cried, but still forgave him in the end.

After all, men were all Casanovas that couldn’t control their lower bodies.

She had also thought of treating the child well after she married Justin. An illegitimate child definitely wouldn’t be able to inherit the Hunts, but she could still have hers and Justin’s future son treat him a little better. Giving him a little more money and assets would also highlight how magnanimous she was.

But Justin’s delay in going to the Smiths to propose marriage had made her a little anxious in recent years. After all, she was already 25 years old. The engagement, marriage, and other procedures would take at least two years. By then, she would be old!

Although Justin had already said that he wouldn’t marry her when he was eighteen, he had still stayed single for so many years. In addition, the illegitimate child’s mother had never once made an appearance, either. It was said that Justin disliked her so much that he never even once mentioned her.

Therefore, she believed that Justin must be waiting for his child to grow up first.

Was he worried that she would abuse his child?

Yvonne wasn’t that kind of person, but she couldn’t say that to Justin, so she could only continue to wait for him helplessly at the Smiths.

It was only at the annual parties that she could even take a few looks at him from a distance. Even when she went forward to say hi to him, his eyes never seemed to ever stay on her.

She was already the most outstanding woman in New York, though. If even she couldn’t catch Justin’s fancy, then it was impossible that anyone else could!

She stood where she was calmly. Her friends beside her were already exclaiming.

“It’s Mr. Hunt, Ms. Smith! Oh my goodness, is his sudden appearance in the party hall because of you?”

“Isn’t that obvious? Of course, it’s because of Ms. Smith! Do you think he’ll show up because of you? Look, Mr. Hunt is coming over!”

“… Mr. Hunt is so handsome. Quick, go to him, Ms. Smith!”

Yvonne didn’t speak, but her eyes were shining brighter and brighter.

She took a step forward and gazed at Justin with rosy cheeks. Then, the crowd watched as Justin walked past Yvonne and headed straight toward where Nora was a short distance away.

Yvonne’s expression froze instantly.

She clenched her fists tightly.

Her friends were even more shocked.

“Where is Mr. Hunt going?”

“But Ms. Smith is here! Could it be that he isn’t…”

Someone gave the woman speaking a push. Only then did she realize that she had said the wrong thing, and she hastily shut up. The rest said, “Mr. Hunt must have something he needs to do! There are simply too many people at the party today, so maybe he has some instructions he needs to give, or maybe he saw a business partner and is going over to say hi!”

“That’s right. Situations like this aren’t appropriate for romance, either. After all, work takes top priority…”

Their words made Yvonne bite her lip. But when she saw Justin going nearer and nearer to where Nora was, her heart suddenly sank.

Rachel knew that Nora was Justin’s girlfriend, but she wasn’t optimistic about the two of them. She leaned toward Yvonne and whispered, “I’m sure Mr. Hunt is just fooling around with Nora… Don’t mind them.”

Fooling around…

Yvonne clenched her fists, though she kept a calm and gentle look on her face. “Well, it has nothing to do with me.”

“How can you not have anything to do with it?” Rachel kept trying to incite her. She said, “Considering Nora Smith’s background and the fact that she got herself pregnant before marriage, there’s absolutely no way Mr. Hunt would publicly admit that they are dating. It would be too embarrassing otherwise! They definitely won’t get married! In fact, you only need to turn a blind eye, and the title of Mrs. Hunt will still be yours sooner or later, Ms. Smith!”

Turn a blind eye…

Not only must she tolerate him having a child, but she also had to tolerate him keeping a lover out there?

On top of that, apart from being a little more beautiful than most, that lover of his was utterly worthless!

Yvonne’s expression turned even more awful.

Warren suddenly came over at this point. At the sight of her, he said cryptically, “You’re here, Yvonne…”

A surprised Yvonne followed him to the side.

Warren lowered his voice and asked, “Why do you look kinda unhappy?”

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