Ch. 921..930

Chapter 921

"Ivor, I'm here," Bonnie responded before running into her fiance's embrace. She wrapped her arms around his neck, saying, "You did so well. I'm happy to have such an excellent and upright future husband." After a brief pause, she added, "Oh, wait, you'll be my husband tomorrow."

Ivor lifted Bonnie, letting her wrap her legs around his waist. He said, "Yeah, you'll be all mine tomorrow."

The two embraced each other, creating a heartwarming atmosphere. Then, Andreas emerged from the corridor and observed the couple. He sighed helplessly and said, "All right, that's enough showing off. "Hurry up and get on the private jet I arranged for you. Otherwise, you won't have enough time to prepare for the wedding."

Bonnie rolled her eyes at Andreas. "If you knew how important tomorrow was for us, why did you kidnap me?! You just wasted our precious time!"

Andreas chuckled awkwardly and replied, "It wasn't a waste of time. You seem pretty satisfied with the results, after all."

"I'd be happy with Ivor, even without the test. I didn't need all that nonsense, Andreas. Your actions were unnecessary and a waste of time," Bonnie complained.

'Although things ended well, I don't know why Andreas acted this way. I still need to do my hair and makeup before the wedding. I wonder if I have enough time.'

Andreas chuckled awkwardly and said, "If you don't stop talking to me now, you'll have even less time to prepare."Chapter

Bonnie was utterly annoyed with his behavior. She was about to scold him when she felt Ivor gently squeeze her hand. "Let's not argue anymore. Our wedding is more important."

Bonnie glanced at her watch and then looked at Andreas sternly. "I'll come here and settle the score with you when I have time."

Andreas was about to defend

himself, but Bonnie held Ivor's hand and left. The prince watched their

departing figures with a bitter smil

Although he admitted defeat, it was not to lvor but to Bonnie. It was all in vain since Bonnie did not feel the same about him.

After hours of traveling, the couple finally returned to Pyralis. Bonniez checked the time and realized she still had two hours before the

makeup team arrived, meaning she could nap.

Bonnie yawned and turned to Ivor, saying, "Do you want to come in and nap with me? Otherwise, we might not look our best at the wedding." She still felt exhausted, even though she had rested on the jet.

"That's okay." vor shook his head. "I slept like a log on the jet just now, so I'm good. Besides, Grandpa and Mom should be looking for me at this hour. I should go home, or'll be in serious trouble if they found out I came to see you."

Bonnie considered Sigmund's impatience and nodded. She said, "All right, you should head back. I'll nap before the makeup team arrives."

"I'll see you tomorrow," Ivor responded, leaving Verdant Valley Retreat.

When he arrived, he saw his grandfather sitting in the living room, reviewing the invitations and guest list.

 

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Sigmund sensed someone's presence and looked up. He met Ivor's gaze, and they paused momentarily. Soon after, Ivor asked concernedly, "Grandpa, why are you up so late? Did you have trouble sleeping?' "It's yours and Bonnie's big day tomorrow. Of course, I can't sleep. I could've slept all night if I had some warm milk before bed," Sigmund said as he gazed at his grandson suspiciously. "Why did you go out instead of staying here to prepare?"

The older man squinted before asking, "Did you go and see Bonnie? You seriously couldn't wait for a few hours?"

Ivor smiled but did not deny it. "I needed to discuss some details with Bonnie. Talking about them over the phone was inconvenient, so I went to her."Chapter

"Is that so?" Sigmund smirked, clearly not believing his grandson. The former continued, "I don't think that was your priority. You just wanted to see Bonnie, didn't you?"

At that moment, Sigmund recalled the first time Bonnie and Ivor met. The older man said emotionally, "When I told you to propose to Bonnie, you were extremely unwilling, you little brat. Everything has worked out well now, hasn't it? You two cling to each other like glue. I can't even stand it sometimes."

After some thought, Ivor said, "It must be fate."

Sigmund acted like an old child, saying, "What the hell do you mean by fate? Bonnie would've left long ago if I hadn't bugged you to propose to her."

"You're right, Grandpa. Bonnie and I wouldn't be together if you weren't such an excellent matchmaker. We'll honor you together in the future," Ivor said earnestly.

Sigmund laughed heartily. "I'm looking forward to it."

"Of course, Grandpa." Ivor smiled and was about to go upstairs but remembered something and turned back, saying, "Grandpa, I thought you said Bonnie and I weren't supposed to see each other before the wedding. What'll happen now that I've seen her?"

Sigmund paused momentarily before saying, "That's just an old-fashioned rule the older generation made. Whether you

believe in them or not will have net

impact. Besides, younguns

like

you

don't need to let such antiquated

rules bind you."

Ivor thought his grandfather would reprimand him for disobeying tradition. He did not expect Sigmund to be so understanding.

'That's surprising. Still, it's good not to adhere to such old-fashioned rules so strictly.'

"I understand, Grandpa. I'll head upstairs now. Could you tell me when the stylists arrive?"

"All right already. Go and rest, or you won't have enough energy for the wedding." Sigmund waved. Faced with the invitations and guest list, he had endless worries.

"Thanks, Grandpa."

At ten in the morning, guests arrived at the venue one after another. Luxury cars were parked outside in a long line as big shots gathered and chatted with their business partners on the lawn.

The hotel had countless flowers inside and outside as the couple hosted a romantic Western wedding. The venue was also full of balloons, creating a festive atmosphere.

 

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Ivor stood in his room upstairs, dressed in his tuxedo. He frequently looked toward the roadside with anticipation and nervousness. He anxiously asked, "Did Bonnie say when she'll arrive? It's almost time to

start. Why isn't she here yet?"

Floyd reassured him, "It's not time yet. Ms. Bonnie should arrive right on schedule, Mr. Ivor."

"Yeah, you're right."

'Bonnie planned the wedding. She shouldn't miss this auspicious day. Still, I can't help myself from wanting to see Bonnie. I want to marry her as soon as possible. Then, I'll feel like she truly belongs to me.' Suddenly, Floyd exclaimed, "Mr. Ivor, isn't that Bonnie's bridal party?!"

Ivor quickly followed his assistant's gaze. He saw a group dressed in red wedding attire walking toward the venue, followed by a Rolls-Royce. Sitting inside was Bonnie, the one Ivor had been eagerly awaiting. A sense of joy flashed in Ivor's eyes as he quickly went downstairs. "Quick, let's welcome them!"

"On my way, Mr. Ivor!"

The bridal party carried countless valuable items in the Rolls-Royce Behind that was a series of luxury cars as presents for the groom. When the guests saw these things, their jaws hit the ground.

"I always thought Mr. Ivor's fiancee would benefit more from this marriage. I didn't expect her to gift him so many luxury cars and items. I

can't decide who I should envy

more!"

"I wonder who Mr. Ivor's bride is. How can she afford so many things? Also, Mr. Ivor has kept his fiancee so mysterious. I've yet to see her in person."

"Don't worry. We'll see her soon enough. She has to appear for her wedding, right?"

"Of course, she has to! I can't wait to meet the woman who captured Mr. Ivor's heart."Chapter

The bridal party reached the gate, and Ivor stood there, ready to welcome them. To his surprise, two brides dressed alike exited the Rolls-Royce with veils over their faces.

 

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Two hours ago, Avril accompanied Bonnie as the latter got her makeup done. The duo chatted while getting ready. Halfway through the makeup process, Avril had a whimsical idea. She exclaimed, "Hey, Bonnie, I have a great idea!"

Bonnie lazily looked at her and asked, "What crazy idea do you have this time?"

Avril leaned close and said, "We can't let Ivor marry you so easily. We need to throw him off his game."

Then, she whispered her plan to Bonnie. Afterward, Avril grabbed Bonnie's arm and asked enthusiastically, "What do you think? It's a great idea, isn't it?!"

Bonnie's lips twitched. "So, will the makeup artists dress us up the same way? Then, we'll see if Ivor can recognize me when I exit the car. Are you sure it doesn't seem cliche?"

'It sounds like a plot to an old movie. It's such an outdated trick, and I don't want to play games at my wedding.'

On the contrary, Avril did not think so. She said, "That's just how people do it. How is it cliche?"

Bonnie shook her head. "I-I'd rather not, Avril."

"Oh, come on! Isn't it a perfect opportunity to have a little fun? Don't worry if it's cliche or not. Just enjoy it instead!" Avril leaned on Bonnie's shoulder and begged. "Just indulge me this time. Pretty please!"

Eventually, Bonnie felt a headache forming and gave in to Avril's coaxing. "All right, fine! Stop shaking me already."

Avril giggled and said, "I knew you'd do it!"

Bonnie said helplessly, "Fine, let's hurry up and get the makeup artists to do it. We're running out of time."

Avril hopped and said, "Okay!"Chapter

Bonnie was not worried about whether or not Ivor would fail to recognize her. After all, the couple knew each other better than anyone else. As Avril said, they would only treat it as a game.

As the guests returned to their senses, they observed the two similarly dressed "brides" and whispered amongst each other.

"Can you tell which is which? I don't know which one's the real bride."

"The outfits are the same, and they're both holding bouquets. Also, they've hidden their faces under those veils. I doubt Mr. Ivor can recognize which one's his bride."

"What if Mr. Ivor makes a mistake? That would be embarrassing."

"It's all about excitement and suspense. I'm starting to feel nervous for Mr. Ivor."

"I hope the bride lifts her veil soon. I can't wait to see what she looks like."

"I know, right? I'm just as curious as you are!"

Suddenly, or headed for the

woman on the left. He stopped and

looked

low

at her tenderly. His voice

and gentle, "Honey?"

was

Bonnie smirked under the veil when she heard his affectionate voice.

 

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'I knew he would recognize me immediately.'

Suddenly, Ivor lifted Bonnie's veil and immediately put it over his head, hiding under it with her. The latter's world fell silent momentarily when she smelled her soon-to-be husband's cologne. Then, Ivor leaned in and smirked, saying, "Gotcha."

He stood so close to Bonnie that his minty-fresh breath brushed past her cheeks, causing her to blush. She said shyly, "Stop that, Ivor. There are a lot of people watching."

Ivor gleamed with joy when he saw her blushing. He said hoarsely, "Don't worry. No one can see us under your veil."

Bonnie wanted to say something, but he kissed her lips to silence her. The former felt breathless and let out a soft moan. The guests closest to them heard it and knew what was happening under the veil.

Avril also heard it and realized Ivor had already identified Bonnie. Avril felt disappointed and could not help but pout.

'Sigh, that wasn't a challenge to Ivor. I should've listened to Bonnie and not done this. Not only did I fail to trick Ivor, but I'm now also a third wheel.'

With that in mind, Avril quietly moved aside to give the couple space. Meanwhile, the guests watched curiously.

"That's amazing! How did Mr. Ivor recognize the bride so quickly? Those two women looked identical to me."Chapter

"Mr. Ivor must be deeply in love with his bride, or he couldn't have identified her that quickly."

"Now, I'm even more curious about the bride's appearance and i

Who is she? Mr. Ivor treate

well."

"Mr. Ivor is the epitome of a fine man. I'd be so happy to be his wife that I would probably faint."

"He once said he liked girls who can be his equal. The woman he's about

to marry must be as outstanding as

him."

Bonnie blushed as she listened to the guests' comments. Then, she looked at Ivor and whispered, "m curious, too. How'd you recognize me so fast?"

Ivor said mysteriously, "Guess."

Bonnie rolled her eyes. "I'm not guessing. I don't care if you tell me or not."

'Is he trying to toy with me? Well, I'm not buying it!'

Ivor chuckled and pinched her cheek. "My intuition led me to you. I just followed my heart and found you."

 

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Bonnie rolled her eyes again, looking at him as if he were a fool. "Do you think I'd believe that nonsense?" "Haha-" Ivor let out a deep, low chuckle from his throat.

"Alright, alright, I won't tease you anymore. Actually, I recognized you from your stance."

"Stance?" Bonnie was surprised; she couldn't even remember her stance. "How did you tell?"Chapter

Ivor smiled as he explained, "Your stance is very straight, like a proud little poplar standing against the wind-neither humble nor arrogant. Just by standing there, you become a sight to behold, naturally drawing everyone's attention. In contrast, Avril's stance, while not bad, is noticeably different from yours. That's how I recognized you immediately."

After hearing his words, Bonnie's eyes sparkled. She muttered, "I didn't realize you observe me so closely."

"Only by doing so can I understand you better." Ivor's large hand slid down, accurately finding and holding Bonnie's hand. "The ceremony is about to start. Let's go inside."

Feeling her chest swell with emotion from his words, Bonnie heard him mention the ceremony and responded gently, "Alright."

Ivor lowered his head, stepped out under the veil, and led Bonnie forward.

The guests watching were craning their necks, eagerly staring at Bonnie's veil, hoping to glimpse the bride's true face when Ivor emerged from under it. However, the veil was quickly put back in place, hiding the bride's face entirely before they could see anything,

The guests were greatly disappointed and let out heavy sighs.

"Sigh! Mr. Ivor is keeping the bride too hidden. Does he not want us to see her at all?"

"How beautiful must she be for Mr. Ivor to keep her so secretive? Even on their wedding day, he won't let us see even a bit of her."

"You know, Mr. Ivor is a man who

can make the whole city tremble just by stomping his foot. To be so deeply pampered by such a cold and noble man makes me envious."

"Yes, yes, so many noble ladies had lined up hoping to catch Mr. Ivor's eye back then, but they all failed. After that, everyone thought Mr. Ivor wasn't interested in women, but seeing him spoil his wife now he's more intense than anyone!"

The guests could talk for days about Ivor's past rejections of women. But that was all in the past. Mr. Ivo now had a wife he adored, and they could only gossip about it casually.

Next, Bonnie and Ivor entered the hall and began the Western wedding ceremony.

They had simplified many steps, so the ceremony only took a few minutes to complete.

Avril had already changed back into her prepared dress. Seeing the ceremony concluded, she was the first to offer her blessings. "Mr. Ivor, Bonnie, congratulations on your marriage. Wishing you a lifetime of happiness."

Ivor and Bonnie responded in unison, "Thank you."

"Thank you."

Bonnie and Ivor smiled at each other as they heard each other's voices.

Then Ivor glanced at Floyd, standing not far away, and instructed, "Give Miss Avril a big gift."

"Yes," Floyd agreed immediately, and Ivor's voice followed again.

"Not just Miss Avril, but everyone who comes forward to offer blessings today, give them all a gift. No one should be left out."

 

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Floyd responded again, "Yes, boss."

The guests already intended to step forward and offer their blessings. They all rushed forward to join in the excitement after hearing Ivor's announcement.

"Mr. Ivor, I wish you and Ms. Bonnie all the best and a marriage sweeter than honey."

"Mr. Ivor, I wish you and Ms. Bonnie enduring love, never parting."

"Mr. Ivor, I wish you and Ms. Bonnie..."

As Ivor had stated, every guest who came forward to offer their blessings received a substantial gift-an envelope containing at least five grand.

Considering the total number of guests at the wedding banquet, giving out these envelopes would amount to millions!

This money was practically being given away for free! It indeed showed the generosity and grandeur of the Knight family.

Harold arrived with the Shepard family outside the venue to offer their congratulations. At the door, he ran into Briggs, an old friend, and initiated a conversation.Chapter

"The Knight family's display is truly impressive. The girl marrying Mr. Ivor is incredibly fortunate," Harold remarked, his tone filled with amazement as he looked at the countless limited-edition luxury cars around him.

He felt disappointed looking back at his two granddaughters, Trina and Fernanda. He had heard that the girl marrying dvor was about the same age as his granddaughters. How was it that someone else had

married into a top-tier family so early while his granddaughters had not achieved anything notable?

However, compared to Bonnie, his granddaughters were at least obedient and well-behaved. He wouldn't ask for much more if they didn't cause trouble like Bonnie.

Briggs shook his head at Harold's words. "Mr. Harold, you're mistaken. That girl doesn't need to rely on Mr. Ivor at all. She's got a fortune."

Harold's eyes widened in surprise. "Whose daughter is she? How can her family be so wealthy?"

Briggs shook his head again. "I don't know."

"Briggs, didn't you arrive early? How could you not know? Or are you just not willing to share the inside scoop with me?" Harold probed, his mind already working on a plan.

He hoped to get some insider information from Briggs about the identity of this wealthy daughter so that his granddaughters could try to ingratiate themselves with her, thereby benefiting their own family.

Briggs, a shrewd businessman, saw

right through Harold's intentions but

genuinely knew nothing about the matter. "Mr vor has kept his bride well hidden. Even I haven't seen what she looks like. I just went inside to offer my blessings and receive my door gift. It was too stuffy inside, so I came out for some fresh air and happened to run into you. It's quite lively inside now; you should hurry in with your family. You might get a chance to see what the bride looks like."

Harold thought that even if they didn't see the bride, it would be good to network and make connections inside. So he agreed. "Alright, alright. Briggs, we'll head inside first Let's chat again when I come out."

With that, Harold led the Shepard family toward the entrance, only to be stopped by the guards at the door.

 

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Harold and the rest of the Shepard family exchanged bewildered looks, not understanding the situation.

Gresham was the first to react, stepping forward to question the guard. "The Knight family is hosting a grand banquet today, and nearly everyone of note in Pyralis is here. Our Shepard family is no different. Why are you stopping us but letting everyone else in?

"Even if we were to be turned away, we deserve to know the reason for this treatment. Are we being singled out?"

The guard responded, "We have orders from above: no one from the Shepard family is allowed to enter."

Gresham immediately asked, "Why?"

The guard replied, "We only follow orders. We don't know anything beyond that."

Gresham was taken aback by the guard's firm stance and didn't know what to say next. He returned to Harold and whispered, "Dad, what should we do now? Should we go back?"

Harold's face was tense, and his sharp eyes scanned the Shepard family members behind him. "Have any of you caused trouble recently to offend the Knight family?"

Fernanda and Trina quickly stepped forward to clarify.

"Grandpa, I've been with my parents recently and have been very well-behaved. I haven't caused any trouble at all," Fernanda said, glancing at Trina. "As for some people, I wouldn't know."

Trina momentarily turned pale as

she recognized the insinuation in Fernanda's words. She bit her lip

and looked at Harold with a weak et

pitiful expression. "Grandpa, I've been dedicating my time to improving my research skills. I

haven't had any contact with the Knight family."

Vera was worried that Harold might connect this to Trina's previous incident, so she quickly stepped in to support her: "That's right, Dad. Trina has been working so hard recently and focusing solely on her research. She's aiming to join Ms. Bonita's institute and hasn't had any time to interact with anyone from the Knight family."

Upon hearing their explanations, Harold's expression softened a bit. "It's good that you haven't caused any trouble."

Despite this, his confusion grew. If no one in their family had offended the Knight family, why were they being barred from entering?

Harold was unable to figure it out. He glanced at Briggs standing nearby, thinking he might know something. He approached Briggs with this in mind.

"Briggs, what a mess! Our family is being barred from entry. I've already asked the younger ones, and none of them have interacted with the Knight family. Could it be a mistake?"

Briggs thought to himself, 'You're asking me? I'm not part of the Knight family, how would I know the reason?' Though he thought this, he maintained a polite demeanor and responded accordingly.

"There must be a mistake. After all,

the Shepard family isn't known for causing trouble, right? But the Knight family is busy with the

wedding right now and probably netnoveldrama

doesn't have time to handle this. Maybe you should take your family back for now and discuss this with them later when they have more time."

 

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Harold thought carefully and realized that this made sense. Standing around with the whole family here would only bring more embarrassment. It would be better to return home and figure out the reason later. Just as he was about to suggest leaving, he noticed Bonnie's adoptive parents heading toward the main entrance, carrying large bags that appeared to be filled with local specialties. Harold's face immediately showed disdain.

"How dare these country bumpkins show up here? They're making a fool of themselves!"

Upon hearing this, the rest of the Shepard family followed Harold's gaze and saw Gerald and his wife. They joined in the mockery.

"Do they think bringing a few bags of their local products to a wedding banquet will allow them to freeload? Aren't they afraid the guards will toss them out like garbage?"

Trina, seeing this, quickly covered her face and tried to hide behind the Shepard family members. She thought the last thing she wanted was for Gerald and his wife to recognize her in such a grand event. Otherwise, she'd indeed be ridiculed along with them.

Fernanda noticed Trina's actions and sarcastically remarked, "Trina, those are your biological parents. Aren't you going to greet them? What are you hiding for? Afraid of losing face?"Chapter

Grinding her molars, Trina looked at Fernanda with a hint of anger. "Fernanda! Can you shut up?!"

"Oh? You don't even acknowledge your parents, and I'm not allowed to comment?" Fernanda sneered, wanting to say more, but Grant intervened.

"Alright, Fernanda, that's enough! If we get embarrassed because of you, Grandpa will surely reprimand you when we get back!"

Fernanda begrudgingly restrained herself and gave Trina a heavy snort before turning her attention away.

Standing beside Harold, Briggs listened to their exchange and looked at Gerald and his wife mockingly. "Harold, you all seem quite familiar with these bumpkins. You must have quite a connection, huh?"

Harold's face changed instantly, and

he quickly distanced himself. "Us,

have a connection with those bumpkins? Do you think that's possible? We've just seen them a few times by chance. We're only discussing their audacity to show up at such an event!"

Briggs joined the discussion by sensing the underlying relationship but not exposing it. "Exactly, Harold is right. They are truly shameless. Anyone with half a brain would know the Knight family would never entertain people like them. They look so impoverished yet dare to come here? They're just asking for humiliation. I can't wait to see the guards throw them out!"

in

Harold looked again at Gerald and his wife with contempt. "I bet the moment the guards see them, they be thrown out with all their stuff. They're only standing there now because the guards haven't noticed them yet."

Briggs nodded in agreement. "Harold, you're right! Look, they're almost at the entrance. If nothing goes wrong, they should be thrown out in about five seconds. Let's wait and watch the show!"

The crowd stood by, eager to witness Gerald's family get humiliated. However, what happened next left everyone dumbfounded!

 

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To everyone's surprise, instead of throwing Gerald and his wife out as anticipated, the two guards at the entrance courteously took their items and respectfully escorted them inside.

The crowd gradually came to their senses when Gerald and his wife's figures disappeared from view. Harold's face stiffened, his expression filled with astonishment. He and the rest of the Shepard family looked extremely displeased as they stood stiffly.

Others began to mock them upon seeing this scene.

"These people were just making fun of them, thinking they were superior. Now look, the bumpkins got in while they were left outside. Isn't that a slap in the face?"

"Exactly! With their sycophantic behavior, how do they have the audacity to look down on others? They must have done something to upset the Knight family. Otherwise, why would the Knight family shut them out on such a joyous day?"

"I think we should distance ourselves from them to avoid any trouble."

As soon as this was said, several guests standing close quickly stepped back as if afraid of catching some contagious disease. Even Briggs, who had been chatting warmly with Harold earlier, now avoided them.

When Harold glanced at him with a steely gaze, Briggs made a hasty excuse. "Oh, Harold, I just remembered I have some urgent business to attend to. Let's catch up another day."

With that, he turned and left, making it clear he was avoiding them like the plague.

As the spectators saw this, their contempt and scorn intensified even further.

These looks were as painful as being skinned alive for the reputation-conscious Shepard. family. Gresham's face burned with embarrassment as he lowered his

head and avoided looking at anyone.

He then subtly moved closer to Harold and whispered, "Dad, given the current situation, staying here isn't helping. We should probably go back."

Harold clenched and unclenched his fists several times, his eyes filled with deep reluctance. He gave the Knight family's entrance one last long look before turning sharply. "Let's go!" With his command, the Shepard family followed closely behind and left the venue.

Once in the car, Vera voiced her confusion. "What is going on with the Knight family? Why did they block us but let Gerald's family in? Are we really considered lower than those hicks?"

Gresham, seeing her frustration,

gently patted her hand to soothe her. "Don't forget, Benedict's status has drastically changed. The Knight family must be treating them respectfully because Benedict is Mr. Hamish's apprentice. If it were any other day, the Knight family wouldn't have let people like them get anywhere near." Chapter

Upon hearing this, Vera remembered Benedict's prestigious connection. If that was the case, it all made sense. After all, without that connection, Gerald's family had nothing else noteworthy.

However, she still couldn't understand why the Knight family would treat the Shepard family so differently. "But even so, why block us? What could we have done to deserve this?"