Chapter 491
Chapter 491:
Amber, ever the loyal companion, clung to Erika’s side, shadowing her every move.
The appearance of Curran and Fernanda set the room abuzz, turning heads as they descended.
Curran was a familiar face to many, and recent events had brought Fernanda into the limelight as well. What really got the crowd talking was their unexpected camaraderie.
Curran was known for his reserved nature, despite his outward friendliness. The younger set often found it tough to grab his attention.
Yet here was Fernanda, soon to be officially family, basking in his favor.
In the center of the room, Cristian’s gaze was glued to Fernanda. His eyes sparkled with approval as they danced over her ensemble, from the elegant headpiece down to her stylish shoes.
The jewelry was exactly as magnificent as expected, a flawless complement to her outfit.
As the two reached the foot of the stairs, a wave of guests converged around Curran, showering him with greetings.
Sensing Fernanda might feel a tad overwhelmed, Curran gave her arm a reassuring pat and suggested, “Go on, mingle a bit.”
With a nod, Fernanda drifted away, only for Bobby to sidle up beside her, whispering, “What kept you upstairs so long?”
“Your grandfather has an incredible collection,” Fernanda replied, her smile infectious. “He showed me each piece, and time just flew by.”
Bobby chuckled. “Those are his treasures, and he hardly shows them to anyone. You must have made quite the impression.”
Across the room, Judie, caught up in conversation with a cluster of society ladies, wore a puzzled look.
She understood her father well, but his affection for Fernanda was a mystery.
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When she heard that Curran had whisked Fernanda off to his study earlier, her jaw almost hit the floor in surprise.
The study was a realm where even she, his daughter, had to navigate with caution if she wished to enter.
As for guests? They practically had no shot at entering Curran’s private sanctuary.
One of the ladies gave Judie a playful nudge and whispered, “Judie, Bobby’s fiancée is really something else. Just look at how much your dad adores her. He’s grinning from ear to ear.”
Another lady joined the conversation. “Honestly, Bobby’s fiancée seems so nice, so gentle and polite. She’s nothing like the way you painted her, Judie.”
These ladies were Judie’s confidants, often tagging along for shopping sprees and lunch dates. It was only natural that Judie had brought up Fernanda during their outings.
But Judie wasn’t fond of Fernanda and barely had anything positive to say about her.
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