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Chapter 130 The Houston Family Banquet Begins
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Cameron walked over, holding an elegant box in his hand, his warm smile tinged with exhaustion. The hair on his
forehead was slightly messy, clearly showing signs of a rushed trip.
Jill's eyes lit up the moment she saw him, though she still put on a show of attitude. “What are you doing here?”
Cameron held the box out to her and said gently, “Your favorite dumplings.”
Jill opened the box and saw they were indeed from that shop she'd been craving. “That place is so far from
campus. It's just ssnacks-why’d you go all the way there?” Her tone was scolding, but the smile on her face
betrayed her delight.
The two quickly made up, all grievances forgotten.
Meanwhile, the Rivers family had sent someone to pick up Sloane for dress selection and styling in preparation
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtfor the Houston family’s banquet that evening.
The destination was one of the Rivers family’s long-standing partner boutiques, a high-end couture studio
displaying exquisite gowns that looked more like works of art than articles of clothing.
Sloane arrived around the stas Natalie Su. As soon as she stepped out of the car, Natalie gave her a
cold glance—then walked ahead without saying a word.
Sloane didn’t care and simply followed inside.
Madam Mathilda was already discussing outfit combinations with the stylist when she noticed Sloane walk in.
She immediately broke off the conversation. “Sloane, there you are! Csee the dresses | picked for you. Tell
She pulled Sloane inside as if Natalie didn’t even exist.
Natalie, tactfully ignored, turned and headed elsewhere to pick out her own gown.
Madam Mathilda had excellent taste. She'd selected three different dresses for Sloane, each with its own flair:
The first was a royal blue silk gown embroidered with golden florals. It had puffed sleeves and a sweeping train-
regal and vintage in style.
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The second was a sleek silver number with a metallic sheen, deep V neckline, and body- hugging cut-minimalist
yet high fashion.
The third was a light lavender backless gown with an asymmetrical hem-youthful, elegant, and airy.
They were all beautiful, though none were quite Sloane's usual style. Still, she didn’t mind.
“This one,” Sloane chose the lavender backless gown. Its lighter design gave her more mobility.
“Excellent choice, Ms. Sloane,” the stylist beamed. “This color flatters your skin tone perfectly. You'll be the star
of the evening.” As she spoke, she fastened a dainty diamond necklace around Sloane's neck. The fine chain lay
just at her collarbone, and the small central stone accentuated the dress’s cut with effortless elegance.
When Sloane went to get her hair styled, Natalie was already seated in the salon area, clad in a pale yellow
gown-subtle and refined, matching her usual quiet demeanor.
Natalie gave Sloane a cursory glance, then looked away, expression unreadable.
That night, the Houston family’s banquet was in full swing. The grand hall was brimming with Stonebridge’s
elite-socialites, business magnates, and nobility mingling under dazzling lights.
Sloane followed Madam Mathilda into the venue. The moment she entered, her ethereal beauty turned heads.
Her light lavender backless gown showcased her slim waist and graceful figure. As she walked, the asymmetrical
hem of the skirt floated like mist, giving her the look of a cool, untouchable fairy who'd wandered into the mortal
realm.
“Who's that girl with Madam Mathilda?”
“When did the Rivers family get such a stunning granddaughter?”
“Isn't that Sloane? Marshall's daughter-from a side branch of the Rivers family.”
The moment her identity was confirmed, recognition spread like wildfire. Everyone remembered-she was Lucas’s
fiancée.
“Sloane's here?” Whitney's eyes lit up with excitement. She clenched her fists. “Is everything ready?”
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