Chapter 151

The discussions among the crowd were not loud, but Faye and her companions could hear them clearly. Erin, who was quick-tempered, immediately got fired up and argued, "What nonsense are you all spouting? Eli is perfectly fine. How dare you curse him like that? Where are your manners…" "Erin, calm down. There's no need to argue. The Freeman family is powerful and well-established. A few disparaging remarks won't bring us down." Faye held onto her, though she was equally annoyed. Even in front of so many outsiders, she maintained the poised and graceful demeanor of an affluent society lady. Due to the broken engagement, there had been some unpleasantness between the Freeman and Moore families. Furthermore, with Elijah's continued absence, there had been numerous speculations. Hence, Faye deliberately attended the event, dressing up to the nines and letting everyone witness the unswerving strength of the Freeman family. "But, Mom, they..." Erin, who had been pampered since chi