My One-month Marriage With Mr. Hawkins novel Chapter 431

Stanford said to his subordinate right away, “It’s my father’s birthday the day after tomorrow. We should hold a banquet as usual.”

His subordinate was surprised, “Wasn’t it said that Master wouldn’t hold a birthday banquet this year?” It was because Florence was pretty down, they didn’t plan to celebrate it at all.

Stanford shook his head to deny. He said happily with a smile, “I’ve changed my mind. This banquet can delight Flory. Go ahead and prepare for it. By the way, it’s a masquerade. All the guests are required to wear masks.”

The subordinate looked more surprised, “But, it’s Master’s birthday banquet. Wouldn’t it be so informal to hold a masquerade?”

“My father wouldn’t mind it as long as it would delight Flory.”

After a thought, Stanford added, “Invite all the good gentlemen in the neighborhood. The more the better.”

The subordinate finally realized what the young master was doing, “Young Master, do you want to look for a boyfriend for Little Miss through this banquet?”

“That’s just part of the reason.”

Sanford looked up in the direction where Florence’s room was, his eyes full of tenderness and expectation, “I’m sure Flory would feel much happier after meeting someone in the banquet.”

The subordinate asked in curiosity, “Who is it?”

“Stop asking nonsense! Go ahead with your work. If the banquet can’t be ready by the day after tomorrow, you would be doomed.”

Stanford kicked his subordinate. However, this was the first time that he felt so delighted in the past few weeks.

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Since Florence was pretty down, she didn’t have any interest in such a banquet.

However, it would be her father’s birthday banquet. As the daughter, she must attend it.

In the dressing room, Tammy said with a feather mask in her hands, “Little Miss, although the attendees are required to wear the masks for the masquerade, you can wear any mask. Why would you wear such a huge one? It will hide almost all your face behind. Nobody would see you and know who you are.”

“I don’t want others to recognize me, anyway.”

Florence took over the mask and put it on her face. Except for her lips and chin, everything else on her face was hidden.

She was quite satisfied. After all, she only wanted to greet her father at his birthday banquet. She didn’t aim to socialize with others.

Besides, she wasn’t in such a mood to deal with those things.

Tammy could read Florence’s mind. She couldn’t help but heave a sigh, feeling sorry for Florence.

Since Ernest had left, Florence was extremely down. She had never been happy again.

Tammy could tell that Florence wasn’t interested in such a lively banquet at all.

However, Ernest and Florence were in such deep love before. They were willing to risk their lives for each other. Tammy wondered if that was the end of their love.

The banquet was held in the Fraser family’s villa, in the front hall.

When Florence entered, she saw people coming back and forth in the hall. They were all wearing gorgeous dresses and delicate masks.

It was crowded and lively there.

Florence was wearing a light purple evening dress, looking graceful with a low profile. Besides, almost all her face was covered by a huge mask. When she was walking in the crowd, she didn’t draw any attention especially.

At the same time, on the second floor of the hall, two tall and strong men were standing next to the handrail.

They both were wearing black masks but in different shapes. They were Stanford and Benjamin.

Benjamin said, “Mr. Fraser, there are so many people in this hall. Can you recognize which one is Florence?”

Stanford glanced through the crowds, his temples popping slightly.

He couldn’t find his sister at this moment.

However, he was unwilling to admit being defeated. He asked jokingly, “Mr. Turner, can you?”

“If I could recognize Florence in so many people, could you leave me the chance of the opening dance tonight, Mr. Fraser?”

Benjamin glinted at Stanford, his eyes with a determination to achieve his goal affirmatively.

There were so many people in the crowd, all dressing differently. It wouldn’t be an easy thing to find ou Florence.

Stanford smiled and said, “Okay. As long as you can recognize Flory, I’ll let you dance the opening dance tonight.”