When Two Winters Met (Henrietta and Yosef) novel Chapter 33

“It’s urgent,” Yosef cut her off and strode away.

Dozens of bodyguards waiting by the banquet hall doors fell in line behind him, a formidable procession that became the instant focus of the entire room.

Some recognized him, others didn’t. Those who didn’t simply saw a handsome man with a powerful presence and a massive entourage. But those who knew him began to whisper.

“Why is Mr. Nash leaving?”

“He probably couldn’t stand this sordid soap opera. It must have offended his eyes.”

“Mrs. Nash and Mrs. Sargent are close. Everyone thought their families would form an alliance. But now… it seems he has no interest in Henrietta at all.”

“An alliance between them has been off the table for a while, hasn't it? The Lelands are here, aren't they? Mr. Nash was with Britney Leland for over half a year. Even though they broke off the engagement, there are probably still feelings there.”

“Either way, the Sargent family has certainly suffered a blow to their reputation tonight.”

Britney’s eyes followed Yosef until he was gone before she turned to Joaquin. “Bro, so the reason Henrietta refused an arranged marriage was because she was dating a social climber? What an ugly scene. She’s completely disgraced herself.”

The Sargent family had never publicly announced Henrietta’s relationship with Matteo, only stating that she wasn’t interested in an arranged marriage, so few people knew about it. Coupled with Matteo’s need to maintain a single persona for his career, they had kept their love life private.

“From now on,” Britney said, swirling the wine in her glass, “no matter whose family she marries into, people will always bring up tonight. Whether she broke up with him over a forgotten birthday, was a gold-digger toying with him, or simply found someone new… well, that’s up for interpretation.”

“That’s enough,” said Holly, Britney’s mother.

Britney turned to Joaquin. “I’m just thinking about my brother. Joaquin, do you really want to form an alliance with her? Do you want to be the one to clean up this mess?”

Jolie, heartbroken for her son, shielded him. “That’s enough, Matteo, stop it! Calm down. Jayden was just trying to help you and Henrietta get back together.”

“You’re the ones who spoiled him rotten!” Matteo roared. “Today, I’m going to teach him a lesson he won’t forget!”

Pamela was just as furious. Her billionaire daughter-in-law was gone. The life of luxury that was within their grasp had vanished!

The rage was overwhelming. She turned and slapped her son-in-law, Leon. “What is wrong with you? Weren’t you supposed to be watching the child? Why did you let him run up there and cause trouble?”

Leon dodged her next blow. “Mom, can’t you see? Henrietta is done with Matteo!”

Pamela slapped him across the face. “Nonsense! Henrietta loves Matteo deeply; they were each other’s first love. How could she not want him? Does she want you instead? It took eight generations of luck for Matteo to land a girl from a family like that! Why aren't you hoping they reconcile? What are you trying to do?! Henrietta is just throwing a tantrum because he forgot her birthday and she thinks he doesn't care. All heiresses are like that; you just have to coax them a little! If you say another word, I’ll rip your mouth out!”