Chapter 857
Vanessa would never have imagined that Noah, the renowned heir of Svelton’s Lawson family, was asking her for money.
And it was only thirty dollars…
She could not shake off the feeling that something was off, but she still went along with Noah’s request, rummaging through her designer wallet.
However, to her surprise, she could not find thirty dollars, only a hundred dollars.
Her movements froze, and the air fell silent for a few seconds.
Under Noah’s intense gaze, she could only awkwardly smile and say, “Mr. Noah, please wait a moment.”
She quickly got up and rushed to find the butler. Eventually, she managed to obtain thirty dollars and handed it to him.
Noah pocketed the money and politely thanked her.
With the thirty dollars for the taxi fare in hand, he wasted no time leaving.
Shortly after Hannah’s departure, he hurried to the Yana Hotel at the fastest pace possible.
However, he stood outside the entrance without going in.
Hannah was inside having lunch with her fiance.
What stance should he take to approach her?
He did not want to make things awkward, but he also wanted to find a reasonable way to dismiss the guy and talk to Hannah alone.
After pondering for a while, Noah realized he was not adept at such romantic matters and decided to message Howard again for advice.
However, as he reached for his empty pockets, he suddenly remembered that he had left his phone and wallet behind to play the part of a pitiful fig
Now, even seeking help was out of the question.
He had to figure things out on his own.
In Svelton, at the Nicholls family residence, everyone gathered for lunch.
Since Romello was coming home, the kitchen had prepared an exceptionally exquisite meal.
Phoebe, however, paid little attention to the food, her gaze fixed on the entrance.
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Romello had mentioned that their mother would also be joining them for lunch today, and she was eager to meet her.
Her anticipation grew stronger by the moment, her hands clutching her skirt, fingers fidgeting
nervously.
Romello noticed her nervousness and was about to say something when an elegant woman appeared
at the dining room entrance.
All eyes turned toward her.
However, upon recognizing who she was, many lowered their heads.
Phoebe was the most excited, immediately standing up and following the graceful steps of the woman
as she entered.
The Nicholls family matriarch was named Vanda Reynolds, the second wife of Wesley, the patriarch of the Nicholls family.
*Wesley’s first wife passed away shortly after giving birth to their eldest child due to illness. Then,
Wesley remarried Vanda.
Over the years, Vanda had given birth to Romello, the second eldest, followed by Marius, the third, Phoebe, the lost fifth child, and the youngest daughter, Gabrielle. Despite all these years of childbirth, she maintained her elegant and refined appearance as an affluent lady.
Phoebe’s eyes reddened as she stared at Vanda.
Vanda’s features bore a striking resemblance to hers, making her the most similar among all her siblings.
Phoebe could not contain her excitement, reaching out her hand as she saw Vanda approaching.
However, Vanda did spare her a glance, brushing past her and heading straight for Romello.
at even
With a slightly displeased tone, she asked, “Why did you insist on me joining? You’re interrupting my meditation.”
