Chapter 156: Chapter 156

He now didn’t even have the patience to listen to another word from Skylar Hughes.

He even directly told Yvette Hughes that he wouldn’t acknowledge Skylar, and if Yvette minded, they could divorce, and he’d give her a generous alimony.

Yvette didn’t say anything at the time, yet she brought Skylar to the party.

To be honest, Jared Sullivan was also somewhat disappointed with Yvette.

He even regretted remarrying now, otherwise how could he have brought such trouble to Paige?

Mrs. Chambers had no intention of speaking further with Skylar Hughes, and when another lady invited her over, she walked away with her.

Skylar bit her lip, lowering her head to conceal the emotions in her eyes.

Everyone at the party was looking at her with strange eyes, she knew it, but she couldn’t leave.

Now that Jared Sullivan no longer favored her, she didn’t have many opportunities to meet so many elites at once.

Skylar was pondering what to do, and when she turned around, she saw Mrs. Xavier standing behind her without moving.

Skylar immediately maintained a wronged expression and greeted Mrs. Xavier, "Aunt Xavier."

Her cautious appearance was like a little victim.

Anyone who didn’t know better might think she was being framed just now.

Mrs. Xavier only nodded at her, not saying anything.

But Skylar took the initiative to approach Mrs. Xavier, "Aunt Xavier, I know Paige is going to be the Sterling family’s daughter-in-law in the future. My friend just embarrassed her, and it also brought shame to the Xavier family. I’m really sorry, I apologize..."

Mrs. Xavier looked down on Skylar’s conduct, she had plenty of experience dealing with mistresses in her life, and Skylar’s behavior reminded her of Mr. Xavier’s little mistress on the side.

She wasn’t very inclined to deal with Skylar, but her words caught her attention.

She was unaware of what Jared had just said to Mr. Xavier and asked Skylar,

"Who told you Paige will be the Sterling family’s daughter-in-law?"

Skylar said naturally, "Isn’t this something both families know? Dad mentioned it at home privately, we all know..."

Mrs. Xavier felt satisfied in her heart, it seemed Jared Sullivan still agreed with the union of the two families.

However, Mrs. Xavier glanced at Paige and saw her still inseparable with Julian Hawthorne, while her own son, Austin, was left on the side, which made her feel a bit uncomfortable.

Skylar naturally noticed Mrs. Xavier’s reaction, her eyes flickered and she said, "Paige and Mr. Hawthorne are actually just ordinary friends. Although Dad likes Mr. Hawthorne and says he’s a promising young man, urging Paige to interact with him more privately, they rarely meet in private, Aunt, please don’t misunderstand."

This wasn’t just implying that Jared Sullivan was using one daughter to dangle two families’ sons?

Mrs. Xavier felt somewhat displeased, did Jared really think his daughter was a celestial fairy?

Were it not for the massive fortune of the Sterling family, she really wouldn’t want her son mixed up with someone like Austin.

After all, she believed her son was one of the most outstanding young men in the world.

And Paige, as a woman, instead of doing what’s expected of a woman at home, was always striving outside, even starting a company, which was obviously meant to overshadow her man. Thɪs chapter is updated by 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹·𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑒·𝗇𝗲𝘁

Additionally, if Jared truly intended to unite the families, he would’ve agreed when they brought it up several times.

Yet Jared never agreed, which seemed like keeping the Xavier family dangling to see if a better option could be found, and if not, marrying Paige into the Xavier family?

Heh, Jared really had a cunning plan.

Although Mrs. Xavier thought this, she never considered that Jared was just trying to select the best for his daughter, which as a parent, was understandable.

But he wasn’t keeping the Xavier family on the hook, the ones actively seeking the union were the Xavier family, and he had verbally declined several times.

Plus, the Xavier family had not-so-innocent intentions marrying Paige; Austin was continually surrounded by women outside, fully inheriting Mr. Xavier’s promiscuous nature, but Jared didn’t know this. If he had known about Austin’s roving nature from the start, he probably wouldn’t have thought highly of him in the beginning.

At this moment, Skylar again seemingly unintentionally said, "Not long ago, I saw Austin giving Paige a gift, and Paige was very happy. In her heart, Austin is still the most important. I hope I can be there to bless them when they marry in the future."

Mrs. Xavier smiled, "Hopefully."

Though Paige now had many flaws, thinking of her being without a mother’s guidance since childhood was understandable.

Once Paige married into the Xavier family, she would naturally teach her properly on how to be a good daughter-in-law, at which point, it wouldn’t be up to Paige on how things would go.

Since the Sterling family already showed intentions of uniting, and Paige seemed to have an interest in her son, she felt it necessary to clarify some things now.

So Mrs. Xavier stopped bothering with Skylar and walked over to Paige.

Skylar’s lips curved into a slight smile.

No matter how embarrassed she was today, she wouldn’t let Paige have it easy either.

Just then, Julian Hawthorne was called away by Evan Chambers, and Mrs. Xavier approached Paige and after exchanging a few words, said, "Paige, Aunt has a few things to say, though I’m not sure if it’s appropriate?"

Paige thought Mrs. Xavier probably wouldn’t say anything pleasant, so she said, "If Aunt thinks it should be said, then go ahead."

Mrs. Xavier said, "Aunt knows that you aren’t married into our family yet, so some things may be inappropriate for me to say now."

Paige opened her mouth almost at a loss for what Mrs. Xavier meant.

Mrs. Xavier quickly continued, "But since you are with our Austin, you should be mindful of keeping your distance from other men to avoid gossip, don’t you agree?"

Paige was silent for a moment, "Who told Aunt that I’m with Austin?"

Mrs. Xavier was about to speak when Paige added, "Who told you that I’m meant to marry into the Xavier family? Did I say that, or did my father?"

Paige and Jared hadn’t said it, but wasn’t it a fact?

Mrs. Xavier knew Skylar’s words couldn’t be trusted but believed her son was too outstanding, Jared couldn’t possibly dismiss him, neither could Paige.

"Aren’t you already with Austin?"

Paige didn’t want to say anything more to Mrs. Xavier, who was supremely confident in her son’s charm.

"Whether or not we’re together, Aunt can ask Austin yourself. Some matters, Aunt should clarify before speaking, like not repeating misunderstandings from before."

Austin saw his mother talking to Paige and walked over, but Paige glanced at him and walked away.