Divorced and Dominant Now You Cry novel Chapter 1008

Chapter 1008

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Chapter 1008

When Colton heard that Aaron had personally sent his regards and even gifted him a signed piece of artwork, his eyes lit up. This was a moment of honor he had never attained in his entire life in Linton Island.

“Good. I look forward to it.”

He was delighted to learn that Aaron knew Miranda was seeing Ashton and had approved of it. If that were the case, then they would become in-laws.

The guests quickly caught on to this connection. Those who had once looked down on the Lowe family now showed clear envy. No one expected a declining family like theirs to align itself with the Sterlings of Linton Island. It was a sudden rise to the top.

“Congratulations, Mr. Lowe Senior. This is wonderful news.”

The crowd grew noticeably more respectful as they rushed to offer their praise. Everyone understood that if Ashton and Miranda truly ended up together, the Lowe family would inevitably rise again and likely surpass their former glory.

They were glad they had come to this birthday banquet and gained the chance to be the first to curry favor with the Lowe family and build ties with them. Before long, people would be lining up at their door.

At that moment, Miranda turned around and fixed her gaze on Yves, who stood there frozen. Without a word, she raised her hand and struck him twice across the face.

“Whoever dares insult Aunt Irene becomes our sworn enemy. I won’t let it go,” Miranda declared resolutely.

Yves’ face was flushed. The handprint on his cheek was clearly visible, yet he didn’t dare show the slightest hostility. Even with rage boiling inside him, he forced it down.

famil The reason was simple-he couldn’t afford to offend the Sterling family of Linton Island. If they wanted to deal with him, they would only need to say a single word. And when that happened, he would be finished.

“It’s just a misunderstanding. I’m Irene’s brother, and it was just a family argument that got out of hand,” he said.

His words surprised everyone.

Yves’ expression relaxed as the arrogance from before vanished, replaced by a fawning smile.

“Ms. Sterling, you and my nephew are a perfect match made for each other. You were absolutely right to teach me a lesson. That slap woke me up. Irene and I are siblings, after all.”

r Hearing that and watching how fast Yves changed his stance, everyone was stunned by his sheer shamelessness. At the same time, they couldn’t help but admire how brazen he was to say something like that.

Just a moment ago, he was denying any ties to Irene. Next, they were suddenly family again.

“Shameless,” Sarah muttered under her breath, already thinking about how to mend things with Irene.

She nudged Carol and whispered, “Scarlett seems close to Ashton. What’s going on with you? Why are you acting like you barely know him?”

“L…”

Carol recalled all the sarcasm she had thrown at Ashton and found herself speechless. After a long pause, she huffed, “So what if he’s latched onto Miranda? He’s just living off a woman. What’s there to admire? Why should we suck up to him?”

“She’s right. When Miranda dumps him, he’ll be nothing,” Sully quickly added.

Just as everyone was still stunned by Yves’ sudden change in attitude, a voice rang out.

“Mr. Cyrus Leighton of Apex Martial Academy has arrived. He was bringing a pair of rare antique vases and ten top-grade pills to

Mr. Lowe Senior as a birthday gift.”

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