Chapter 553

"Who would have thought Theophilus had such power, such a pity."

"The Miller couple must be regretting it now. To drive away a son-in-law like that from their home, and to spread his bad name everywhere?"

After regaining their composure, all the distinguished guests began to whisper among themselves.

Everyone looked at Ariel and Anselm with strange eyes.

Ariel and Anselm had certainly become a laughingstock in everyone's eyes. They tried all means to drive Theophilus away, wanting to marry Dulcie off to a wealthy family.

Yet, on the engagement day, Theophilus declared a statement that quelled the Connor family. This turned into a huge joke for everyone!

Ariel and Anselm's faces turned red, feeling both resentful and extremely embarrassed, wishing they could find a hole to crawl into.

"Young Master Connor, what exactly is Theophilus's background? You, why are you and Mr. Lee so deferential to him?"