Chapter 553: Chapter 553

Just as they were worried, Nina Sinclair returned from the restroom.

Nina immediately spotted Heidi Leighton cozying up to Julian Lancaster, her eyes glinting with coldness.

This woman had ill intentions from the start, and now she was blatantly eyeing her man in public.

Nina walked over and sat silently beside Julian. When Julian saw Nina return, he immediately leaned towards her, making Heidi look like she had been rejected after presumptuously flirting, losing all face.

With Nina back, Sunny Hale and Millie Langley felt like they had found their backbone and grew bolder.

They shot Heidi a disdainful glance and began complaining to Nina. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ ɴovel(ꜰ)ɪre.nᴇt

"Manager Sinclair, while you were away, someone was hitting on your husband!"

"Yeah, it’s really shameless, knowing that he’s already taken and still clinging on like that."

Though they didn’t actually hear what Heidi and Julian were talking about, they saw them chatting closely.

Thankfully, Julian’s expression was one of annoyance, or they would have thought the two were hitting it off.

This is something Nina must know, so she can keep an eye on her man and not let him be snatched away.

Heidi’s face darkened upon hearing this.

She clenched her fists, gritting her teeth. What nonsense were these two women spouting!

What do they mean by shamelessly clinging on when he’s already taken? It’s precisely Nina who’s taken her rightful place as Madam Lancaster.

Heidi’s heart was churning with unwillingness.

She was brought up in luxury and wanted the most perfect man to match her in the future. Julian was the best man she had ever seen in every way; not only was he mature and steady, but also handsome and distinguished, albeit the hardest man to win over.

Why does Julian only care for Nina Sinclair?

At that moment, Heidi’s eyes caught sight of Wayne Yarbrough, and her anger finally subsided.

Having Rebecca Lowell bring Wayne over today was not merely for his presence, but part of a subsequent plan to deal with Nina.

Heidi smirked coldly to herself.

She didn’t linger any longer, immediately returning to her seat.

Nina didn’t ask what Heidi and Julian had been discussing earlier. She still had some trust in Julian and believed he wouldn’t get involved with Heidi; otherwise, he would have given in when Grandfather Lancaster favored Heidi.

The rest of the meal passed without incident.

Wayne Yarbrough was docile after returning earlier, neither doing nor saying anything of note.

Nina gradually forgot about his presence, feeling less disgusted than before.

Inside the club’s lounge.

Rebecca Lowell and Heidi Leighton were hiding inside. Rebecca asked uneasily, "Heidi, you had me bring Wayne Yarbrough over, and I did. When are we announcing what happened with him and Nina?"

Heidi’s face was gloomy, eyes revealing a vicious glint, "No rush. Just hold it in for now, and tell everyone that President Lancaster won’t be coming."

"How can we not rush? How can we tell them? I’ll be humiliated and laughed at by them."

Rebecca was anxiously pacing, her face showing urgency, her tone more agitated and slightly accusatory, "Heidi, you promised you’d help me!"