Fake Heiress Reborn Drops Masks Finds Family (Noelle and Sebastian) novel Chapter 274

Chapter 274 Unexpected Familiarity

Heh…

Was there really any point in seeing them anymore?

Someone’s legs had already healed.

He had a wife, brothers at his side, and a life that looked enviably whole.

And him? What did that make him?

Why had he ever wasted his concern on someone like that?

Ethan let out a self–mocking smile and looked away from Sebastian.

“Hey! Sebastian! Did you see that? That guy’s still smiling!”

Lucas blew up the moment he saw Ethan. “He’s provoking us!”

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Sebastian reached out, grabbed Lucas by the head, and firmly twisted it in the opposite direction. “Stop staring at him. Have you dealt with your own mess yet?”

Lucas bristled. “You’re taking his side now? You’re protecting him?”

Suddenly-

The butler’s announcement rang out once more.

The moment the name “Mr. Haller” was spoken, every head in the hall turned toward the entrance.

This was Roman–someone whose influence in Kingstowne was impossible to ignore.

An elderly man in a crisply pressed dark gray suit strode in, his posture straight, his steps steady.

His face carried authority, his gaze sharp and commanding, the unmistakable presence of someone long accustomed to power. The atmosphere of the entire banquet hall shifted the moment he appeared.

At his side walked a well–dressed middle–aged man and a woman with a gentle, composed demeanor.

They were Roman’s son and daughter–in–law.

Ignatius Haller and Renee Woods.

Brandon hurried forward at once. Belinda followed closely, pulling Derek along with her–casting a quick, wary glance in Lucas’s direction, as if afraid he might step forward.

Lucas only scoffed.

“Mr. Haller, I never imagined you’d come in person. You’re truly honoring us.”

Brandon was genuinely overwhelmed.

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Chapter 274 Unexpected Familiarity

Roman loved traveling and was rarely in Kingstowne, let alone attending banquets.

Brandon had expected Ignatius and Renee to show up–but never Roman himself.

“Derek, come. Greet Mr. Haller,” Belinda urged quickly.

Derek stepped forward with a polite smile. “Mr. Haller.”

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Roman had once worked in the Guzman’s household and shared a deep friendship with Angus. Winning his favor would only bring benefits in the future.

Roman smiled back. “Derek is quite the fine young man.”

Brandon hadn’t forgotten Lucas. He meant to call him over as well–but when he turned, he saw Lucas lounging casually with Noelle and Sebastian, legs crossed, eyes half–lidded, looking every bit the careless playboy.

Brandon’s expression darkened instantly.

This useless brat–acting like this in front of Mr. Haller!

Truly hopeless.

Suppressing his anger for the moment, Brandon

turned aside. “Mr. Haller, please take the seat of honor.”

He didn’t notice that Roman’s gaze had already drifted past him.

When Roman spotted Lucas, Sebastian, and Noelle, the polite smile on his face softened into something genuinely warm. His eyes warmed, even carrying a bit of indulgence that an elder shows the young.

“No rush. I’d like to chat with a few familiar youngsters first.”

With that, Roman walked straight toward them.

The surrounding guests were still wondering who among the younger generation could possibly be familiar with someone like him when they saw him stop directly in front of Lucas, Sebastian, and Noelle.

“Noelle, girl. I knew you’d be here,” Roman said with a chuckle.

The moment he saw Noelle, his smile became impossible to suppress.

Given Noelle’s closeness with Lucas, and today being Brandon’s birthday banquet, he’d already guessed she would attend.

And after she mentioned having plans today, he’d been even more certain.

Ordinarily, he wouldn’t have bothered attending Brandon’s birthday banquet–but for Noelle’s sake, he came anyway.

“Mr. Haller,” Noelle greeted him with a smile.

Sebastian inclined his head as well. “Mr. Haller.”

Lucas straightened up slightly and offered a respectful greeting, too.

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