The Enigmatic Return (Neera and Jean) novel Chapter 151

The grand hall was already filled with people - Frederic and Wrenn were present, along with a large group of relatives eagerly awaiting their return.

As Jean and Neera entered, Jean took the lead and called out, "Dad, Mom."

All eyes turned towards them, scrutinizing their every move.

Most of the attention was focused on Neera, with many eyes filled with curiosity and judgment.

Amidst the crowd, some seemed to be waiting for some drama to unfold, eyes gleaming with mischief.

Neera remained composed, well aware that this gathering was no simple affair.

However, she was unfazed and had strategies in mind to handle the situation. She had no intention of being intimidated.

At that moment, Frederic and Wrenn were also observing her.

As Neera's gaze met theirs, she smiled gracefully and greeted them with a clear voice, "Dad, Mom, I'm Neera. I apologize for our late arrival; we made you wait."

Her dignified demeanor caught the attention of the elders, but their attitude towards her remained somewhat cold.

After all, they were well aware of how she had entered the family, and it was natural for them to harbor some prejudices and disapproval toward her.

However, to save face for their son, they nodded and replied, "No problem, please have a seat."

As they settled down, a man who seemed a few years younger than Frederic pretended to be surprised.

"...Neera? Isn't the bride Jean married named Roxanne?"

Jean quickly responded, "Uncle Clarence, my wife's name is Neera. There was a mix-up during the rushed wedding preparations, but we haven't had a chance to clear up the misunderstanding."

He took the opportunity to solemnly introduce Neera to everyone, saying, "This is my wife, Neera Garcia."

Neera gracefully stood up, smiled, and nodded to the people around, repeating, "Hello, everyone. Nice to meet you all. I am Neera."

Clarence let out a meaningful "Oh" at her introduction, saying, "Oh, I see. I thought the Garcia family was playing games with the Beauvort family..."

The reactions of the crowd varied, with some not even bothering to hide their teasing.

Clarence's son, Jonas, chimed in with malicious intent, "Neera, that name sounds so familiar. If I remember correctly, the Garcia family and the Fain family were involved in a big scandal back then, and the protagonist of that incident had the same name, right? Let me think, the news at that time, how did it go..."

He deliberately paused, emphasizing the words, "A fiery affair with three men, quite scandalous, right? That person... could it be you?"

The atmosphere in the hall suddenly changed, and the air seemed to freeze as tension mounted.

Especially Frederic and Wrenn, their faces darkened instantly.

Neera hadn't expected the Beauvort family to provoke her so quickly.

She pressed her lips together and glanced at Jonas, who appeared warm and amiable, but his words revealed a sinister intent.

This incident had caused a sensation at the time, but the Beauvort family had always ignored such tabloid news.

So, many members of the Beauvort family were completely unaware of this matter.

Now, hearing Jonas bring it up, they couldn't help but frown.

Frederic and Wrenn wore stern expressions as their sharp gazes fell on Neera.

Jean's brows furrowed too, his gaze cold as he stared at Jonas as if he were looking at a dead man.

How dare Jonas deliberately stir up trouble in front of him? He must have grown too audacious...

Just as Jean was about to intervene, Neera shot him a reassuring look, indicating that he need not worry.

Then, she turned her gaze back to Jonas, her heart filled with a cold smile.

This little trick of yours, do you think it can bother me?

Not a chance!

She then put on a harmless and innocent smile, looking as harmless as a lamb, and replied, "You must be joking. Nowadays, a significant portion of the news in society is fabricated without any evidence. Many media personnel create sensational stories out of thin air just to attract attention. It's hard to trust such gossip. As Jean said, the Beauvort family always handles matters with integrity and evidence, so how could such absurd rumors be taken seriously?"

First, she defended herself, and then she subtly implied, "These gossips are only the concern of idle individuals who have nothing better to do than gossip and spread rumors. You must be very busy with your work, so don't waste your time on such trivial matters. It might prevent you from utilizing your time and energy wisely..."

The last sentence was undeniably mocking.

Jonas was known as the most indolent member of the Beauvort family, someone who did not know the first thing about work and merely indulged in pleasure. He was notorious in high society as a dissolute playboy.

With just a few words, Neera managed to mock him accurately, causing Jonas's nonchalant smile to vanish, and his expression turned sour.

He subconsciously wanted to lose his temper, but he hesitated with so many elders present.

Moreover, losing his temper would only confirm his idleness.

The anger bubbling inside him turned his face red.

Frederic and Wrenn's faces finally eased somewhat.

Jean observed from the side, and the coldness in his eyes diminished.

He realized that he didn't need to worry about this woman at all...

At the same time, he was a bit surprised.

He hadn't had a chance to tell her about these relatives, so how did she know so much?

Clarence saw his son being outsmarted and couldn't help but feel annoyed. He couldn't resist speaking up, "Jean has chosen quite an exceptional wife, eloquent and quick-witted. However, whether what Jonas said is true or false can easily be verified. The Beauvort family has a long-standing legacy and a spotless reputation through generations. We can't afford to marry a woman who would disgrace our family name and become the laughingstock of all Kingsview!"

His words were filled with sarcasm and derogatory remarks toward Neera.

Neera remained unperturbed and composed.

"Uncle Clarence, you can rest assured. Although the Garcia family may be small, our family background is just as clean. A simple inquiry would confirm that. Moreover, Jean and I were married properly, with all the necessary formalities."

Then she blinked her eyes, suggesting something more.

"But Uncle Clarence, you're right. It's always good to be cautious, especially when dealing with ambitious and scandalous women who can never be respectable."

This remark was another sarcastic dig at Clarence.

After all, Clarence had a history of infidelity and had an affair with a disreputable woman, resulting in an illegitimate child.

Clarence hadn't expected her to mock him so openly, and his face turned ashen.

The spectators couldn't help but glance at Neera once more.

They realized that this new bride was not someone to be trifled with.

Despite her radiant and enchanting appearance, she proved to be quite formidable.

It was surprising that she could stand up to this father and son so quickly, leaving them with no room for a comeback...