Chapter 1017
Several noblewomen finally got a chance to talk to Sylvia. They used all their skills to strike up a conversation with her.
Of course, such an outstanding girl was bound to attract their attention.
Although the Hipps family had a scandal last year and wasn't as powerful as before, they were still stronger than many other families.
Moreover, the Sweeney family's young lady didn't even dare to show her face today. The Sweeney family had always been arrogant and domineering.
It was good to curry favor, but for marriage, it was better to choose a more peaceful family with a good reputation.
Families like the Kaur family and the Hipps family were ideal marriage prospects for these noblewomen.
As for the Sweeney family... forget it.
Sylvia greeted the noblewomen politely but distantly.
Seeing Sylvia's beautiful and radiant face up close, the noblewomen were even more shocked. From afar, she looked beautiful, but up close, her face was flawless.
Her skin was smooth and delicate, and her features were exquisite and well-defined. She was more beautiful than any celebrity on TV.
The Hipps family had recognized a daughter and granddaughter last year, but they were not presentable at all.
Indeed, fakes can't be real.
Now that the real one was back, she was truly beautiful, elegant, and noble.
Look at her temperament and appearance.
Not to mention her added value as the famous Designer X in the fashion world.
The noblewomen's eyes sparkled with admiration; they wished they could take Sylvia home.
One noblewoman couldn't help but say, "Miss Andrews, my son has always been a professor at an Ivy League university. He's still single. Our Lin family has always been scholarly..."
Before she could finish, another noblewoman interrupted, "Our family is different from the Lin family. We deal in diamonds and gold! Miss Andrews, don't mind our wealth! My nephew is 26 this year..." "My son is a captain of the XX submarine," another noblewoman chimed in.
Sylvia initially thought they just wanted to get to know her, but she didn't expect them to be so aggressive about arranging a match for her.
Carley was equally shocked.
"Aunties... Aunties... please wait! What are you doing?"
As soon as she spoke, the noblewomen turned their attention to her. "Miss Kaur, why not meet my son this weekend?"
"Yes! Miss Kaur is such a good match."
"Miss Kaur, are you single?"
Carley's heart raced as she looked at Sylvia for help.
The radiant woman slightly curled her red lips and said in a cool, melodious voice, "I'm sorry, I'm married."
Married?!
Everyone was shocked!
The hall fell silent.
One of the women couldn't help but scream, "How is that possible? You're so young!"
"But my husband is ill and couldn't accompany me," Sylvia said calmly, her gaze drifting somewhere unknown.
This news was like a bombshell, shaking the entire upper circle of Aettosa.
Tristan felt a sharp pain in his chest. His facial muscles twitched.
When did this woman get married?
He hadn't paid much attention to Sylvia before, but now he decided to investigate her thoroughly.
A few days ago, he thought she was just a small fry not worth his effort.
But now? She was married?
The thought of another man conquering such a radiant woman made his chest ache with discomfort. He wanted to stab that man! His eyes reddened as he glared at Sylvia from afar. Sylvia seemed to sense something but remained composed as she smiled at the ladies in front of her. "Thank you for your kindness. I'm tired tonight; I'll be leaving now."
She took this opportunity to leave gracefully and walked over to Clare. "Uncle, let's go home."
Clare was chatting with some young men, barely paying attention.
The auction was almost over, and there was nothing more to do here.
Staying any longer would be boring.
As they decided to leave, Carley and Dariel also bid farewell to the Sweeney brothers.
Everyone began to leave the banquet one by one.
The once lively hall quickly became deserted.
The Sweeney brothers exchanged glances but said nothing.
First Jocelyn lost face, now Sylvia stole the spotlight. Tristan's eyes were filled with malice. "This Sylvia is interesting." He wiped his lips. "Didn't expect another man got to her first."
Marcelo lazily glanced at him. "I'll have someone look into it."
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Tristan nodded; their twin bond needed no words.
Sylvia and Clare left the Sweeney family estate and got into their car.
Sylvia pondered over the Sweeney family's formation.
Though she only walked around the hall and lounge, she sensed a large array protecting the entire Sweeney estate.
That's why the Sweeney family thrived despite their misdeeds.
It must be due to this array.
But what kind of array was it?
Sylvia narrowed her eyes in thought.
She needed another visit to the Sweeney estate to find out.
"What are you thinking?" Clare glanced at her. The dress wrapped around her perfect figure made her look radiant even in the dim car interior.
He didn't expect her to announce her marriage publicly.
After all... she and Franklin were separated now.
There were unspeakable obstacles between them; their future looked bleak.
"Just wondering why the Sweeney family hasn't faced retribution despite all their wrongdoings," Sylvia said, looking out the window. "Uncle, what do you think?"
"I heard they have an expert protecting them. An unparalleled expert who has always worked for them. But no one has ever seen him," Clare shared some gossip with Sylvia.
Sylvia lowered her eyes, her long lashes casting a faint shadow.
"An expert?"
She murmured softly.
She wanted to see just how skilled this expert was!
The car smoothly arrived at the Hipps family estate. Sylvia got out and walked towards the main house.
The main house was brightly lit.
She raised an eyebrow; it was so late...
Sure enough, as soon as she stepped into the hall, she saw Old Mrs. Hipps and Old Mr. Hipps anxiously waiting for their return.
Seeing them safe, Old Mrs. Hipps sighed in relief. "Did anything happen? The Sweeney family..."
"Grandma, don't worry. The Sweeney
family didn't trouble us tonight. But
everyone knows Jocelyn is
disfigured now," Sylvia recounted
everything that happened at the
Sweeney estate.
Old Mrs. Hipps was stunned. "Jocelyn was never considered beautiful, just average. Suddenly... disfigured?"
It felt strange.
Old Mr. Hipps didn't think much of it.
"The Sweeney family's recent
actions are suspicious. Jocelyn is
just a minor figure. The real power
amir
lies with the twin brothers. As long
as they don't target you."
Sylvia's beauty worried him; he feared his beautiful granddaughter would attract trouble.
A woman's beauty often brought trouble.
"Tonight went smoothly," Sylvia reassured them.
It was clear the elderly couple were tired but had waited up for Clare and her return out of concern.
She felt genuinely touched by their care.
This long-lost familial warmth made her heart feel warm.
"Why did you change your dress midway?" Old Mrs. Hipps suddenly remembered and grew anxious again.
"It's like this," Sylvia explained Carley's conflict with Jocelyn and how they resolved it together.
"Sylvia is so smart," Old Mrs. Hipps praised her. "But it was too dangerous. Next time, take your uncle with you."
"It's late; let's go upstairs and rest," Old Mr. Hipps said kindly. "Dear, let's rest too."
The family dispersed for the night.
Meanwhile, at the Kaur family home, Dariel was shocked by Carley's account of events.
"Who would have thought Miss Andrews is so resourceful? We're lucky to know the Hipps family and her. You must visit tomorrow to thank her properly."
Carley nodded firmly. "I understand, brother."
While the siblings counted their blessings, Nola and Mrs. Kaur were fuming!
Nola cursed all the way home. "Why did so many noblewomen introduce matches to her?"
"Why does no one care about me?"
"All those vixens! Seducing men!"
"Enough, Nola," Mrs. Kaur tried to comfort her daughter despite feeling equally frustrated. "Looks aren't everything."
"Mom..." Nola couldn't bear to recall how those noblewomen surrounded Sylvia and Carley with concern and admiration-something she had always dreamed of but never experienced herself.
She was insanely jealous!
"Forget it. Carley will get what's coming to her! Watch how I handle her!" Mrs. Kaur's eyes gleamed with a new plan.