Chapter 260 The Professor

Amelia's face turned icy as she walked back into the banquet hall, ignoring everyone around her. Inside, discussions about Catherine were already underway. "Dressed like that, and no one dared to criticize her. She must be someone important," someone said behind Amelia, clearly referring to Catherine. "Didn't you see? She was led in through the special passage by Ivan himself, holding hands the whole way to the dessert table before letting go," another added, sounding just as surprised. Amelia stared at the half-full glass of champagne in her hand. She didn’t leave but stood there, listening to the conversations and trying to figure out Catherine’s background and why Ivan was so protective of her. Amelia had always known Ivan didn’t see her as a romantic partner. She aimed to stand on equal footing with him, to be a suitable match in the eyes of the York family and the matriarch. In their world, marriages weren’t about mere affection but about alliances and mutual benefits. She be