Her cold and elegant demeanour painted an exceptionally glamorous image, but her smile roused many hearts into excitement.
When she looked around Dawson Robbins, she caught sight of Harvey York and grew puzzled.
'What kind of reputation does Dawson Robbins have? Why is there a shabby looking man near him?’
Rosalie knew her way around the world. She held herself from questioning about the man.
Around this point of time, Jake Surrey and Mandy Zimmer had already entered the hall. Wyatt Johnson o n the other hand, did not. He was mesmerized by Rosalie’s stunning appearance. He walked over, and let out a cold laugh.
"Oh? If it isn't the live-in son-in-law from the Zimmer household?” Wyatt said suavely, inching closer." Weren't you kicked out before? How did you manage t o sneak back in?"
"Mr. Robbins, young miss... This man is the live-in son-in-law of the Zimmer household infamous throughout Niumhi. I'm not sure how he got in such a classy place like this, but I would suggest you don't interact with him for your sake." 1
Dawson froze. He did not expect Harvey York to be the infamous live-in son-in-law. Yet after seeing Harvey
unshaken by the remark, he also remained composed. He did what a sly old fox does best, which was observing people's every move. Since Harvey York had no intention of exposing his identity, there was n o reason for Dawson to do so either, i
Rosalie’s face darkened after hearing what Wyatt had said. Her gaze on Harvey grew ever more suspicious.
'This man may be shabby, but he seemed like he'd be a talented individual. I can't believe he's actually someone else's live-in son-in-law! Looking at men like him will stain my eyes.'
Noticing that his remark had roused her disgust towards Harvey York, Wyatt Johnson became full of glee.
"How should I address you, miss? You don't look like you're from Niumhi."
"No matter, we from Niumhi are best known for our hospitality. If you don't mind, please let me have the honor of accompanying you on behalf of all of Niumhi!" Wyatt said, his face incomparably smug.
He was truly the king of kept men, being able to converse with Rosalie even under these circumstances.
Wyatt flashed Harvey a cold stare.
"You had better stay away from the miss, you worthless sack of trash! Everyone knows that you're not only a live-in son-in-law, you're also fond of being kept. I’m warning you, I'm the lady's company for
Everyone around Wyatt was supporting him. His ego shot through the roof, and he flashed Harvey a pompous glare.
"How amusing. Does a live-in son-in-law like you have you no shame? You dare to crawl your way in here? I have no idea how you managed to get your hands on a n invitation, but look at yourself! Do you even have any money for the auction? What kind of idiot would send you an invitation, anyway? You didn't steal one from the Zimmer family, did you?”
Harvey York smiled.
"Mr. Johnson, it's perfectly fine if you berate me. Yet, t o ridicule the person that sent me the invitation... Aren't you afraid if he finds out and demands your head on a pike?"
"Hahaha!” Wyatt Johnson guffawed. "Harvey York, I only gave you a small compliment and you already took an extra step to boost your own ego! Did you really think that anyone would actually send an invitation to someone like you? Have you lost your mind?" 1
"Word of advice, it’s better if you leave earlier. If anyone from the Zimmer family found out you stole their invitation, you might not even have the right to b e a live-in son-in-law anymore!" "Fair point. Thank you for the kind words, Mr.
Johnson.” "Scram right now! Why is a live-in son-in-law here in a place with class? How disgusting!"
"If you put it that way..." Harvey York chuckled. "I suppose I should be thanking you right now, Mr. Johnson?"

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