Dumping My Ex to Flash Marry the Untouchable CEO novel Chapter 1851

That voice pulled everyone’s attention back.

Only then did they turn toward the source, surprised to see Grace arrive.

She wore a well-tailored silk dress, elegant and understated. Time left few traces on her face; instead, it softened her features and added a gentle beauty.

It was as if time itself hesitated to leave any mark on such a face.

After recognizing the voice, Tessa’s expression shifted, her face flushing and paling in turns.

She had not expected Grace to appear at this moment. By schedule, she should have already been inside the hall.

And what did those words just now mean?

Wasn’t she openly humiliating her in front of everyone?

Thinking this, Tessa’s expression darkened.

Hearing the remark, Aurora exchanged a glance with Lucas.

At first, she did not react, never expecting Grace to suddenly take her side.

In Aurora’s memory, Grace had always been forceful.

She almost always supported Tessa without reason, and something like this was unimaginable.

For a moment, Aurora felt unsettled.

She also sensed that Grace seemed completely different from before.

Now, Grace gave her a strangely unfamiliar feeling.

If Aurora guessed correctly, perhaps Grace did this simply to maintain the image of a good mother in front of others.

If that was the case, then Aurora was nothing more than a shield.

The thought left Aurora with emotions too complicated to name.

If so, it only showed how deep and calculating Grace truly was.

Everyone was waiting at the entrance to the banquet hall, yet they seemed intent on settling their family matters right there.

Thinking this, people exchanged glances, their expressions turning strange. They had come to attend a gala.

Instead, they found themselves witnessing gossip.

And if this dragged on any longer, who knew how much the event would be delayed.

Seeing the odd looks from those around them, as well as her mother’s pressing manner, Tessa felt wronged.

But at this moment, she could not show it.

“Mom, I really didn’t mean it that way. I just thought that my sister never liked this place before, and back then, she never intended to participate on her own.”

Tessa kept defending herself.

“That’s why I misunderstood. I thought my sister didn’t like places like this. Didn’t she dislike banquets before, and even argue with you about it?”