Chapter 45 Meeting in Public

"I bet you've latched onto some old geezer on the verge of death. Otherwise, how could you have this much money?" "Rich, old, and disgustingly repulsive. Only someone disgusting can match a disgusting woman like you!" "Hahaha! You're absolutely right. An unloved daughter like her can only marry an octogenarian!" Their mockery grew louder, drawing the attention of almost half the room. They thought they would see Elinor crack, lose her composure, or even lash out. However, to their surprise, she remained as composed as before, as if she were an outsider. "You make an excellent point. He is indeed old and ugly, with money being his only redeeming quality." Their laughter stiffened. They wondered if Elinor had lost her mind. Did she not realize the impact of her words? Everyone would think she was a gold-digger. It might even jeopardize her standing in the high society of Babington City. Little did they know that Elinor did not care about fitting into high society or gaining a