Chapter 528

Loid and Lily returned to the banquet after securely storing the Bloodstone Emerald. Arthur was delighted because the uncut gem Lily gifted him revealed a Trapiche Emerald, and his smile remained bright throughout the evening. As Arthur's chosen heir, Loid was the focus of many toasts from the guests. Though Lily was the daughter-in-law of the Laurier family, few people showed any interest in interacting with her. She ate at her own pace, seemingly unbothered by the glances from those around her. "Typical of someone from the countryside, only here for the food," Yvette remarked with disdain, observing Lily's demeanor. Loid was busy mingling with the guests, while Lily, as the Laurier family's daughter-in-law, appeared indifferent to the social formalities and concentrated solely on her meal. In Yvette's eyes, Agnes would have made a much better match for Loid. Still, out of respect for Arthur's birthday, Yvette chose not to confront Lily. Nora, however, couldn't hide the hatre