Chapter 376
It didn't matter which of Gregory's daughters married into the Grayson family.
The outcome would still make him Nathaniel's father-in-law.
Yet in his heart, he secretly wished his favorite daughter—Cassandra—would become Nathaniel's wife.
Gregory cared little for Evelyn. They'd never lived together as a proper family.
She'd been raised in some rural backwater, far from his influence. Even if she married into wealth, he'd gain nothing.
'That ungrateful brat has been hiding at the Grayson estate since the wedding. Not one visit!' Gregory fumed.
He believed Cassandra would've been the better choice. As her father, he could've basked in reflected glory.
The Whitmore family trio schemed revenge against Evelyn's insolence when Amelia quietly excused herself.
A smug smile played on her lips as she left. Her objective had been achieved.
Though living abroad, Amelia kept tabs on all developments back home.
To escape his grandfather's marriage pressure, Nathaniel had devised a plan—find a woman willing to fake an engagement.
Initially, he'd chosen Isabella from Cativa's martial arts lineage.
But fate intervened. Bad weather delayed Isabella's flight, making her miss the engagement party.
Desperate, Nathaniel recruited Evelyn instead. The exact circumstances remained unclear to Amelia.
Amelia knew Cassandra had publicly announced her retirement from entertainment after Nathaniel sent Lucas with engagement gifts.
Something must have changed, because Evelyn—not Cassandra—became the bride.
Amelia suspected foul play. Evelyn must have sabotaged her sister's chances to secure the wealthy match.
Investigations revealed the Whitmores had thrown an extravagant wedding banquet for Cassandra.
They'd proclaimed their eldest daughter would marry the city's most eligible bachelor.
Yet Nathaniel never showed. The Whitmores became laughingstocks among their peers.
This information became Amelia's weapon to drive a wedge between Evelyn and her family.
She wanted Cassandra to reclaim her rightful place.
Amelia instantly recognized Cassandra as a dime-a-dozen celebrity wannabe.
Nathaniel would never genuinely desire such a woman.
But Evelyn was different. She possessed an authentic charm—playful yet grounded, innocent yet bold.
Her free-spirited nature fascinated Nathaniel in ways Amelia couldn't replicate.
Even if she couldn't remove Evelyn immediately, Amelia would make her suffer.
She'd ensure Nathaniel saw Evelyn's true colors—a gold-digger from a mediocre family.
Once Nathaniel understood Evelyn's background, his affection would surely fade.
Amelia eagerly anticipated the coming drama at Silver Moon Estate.
Rain poured as Evelyn and Nathaniel left the Italian restaurant.
Lucas handed Nathaniel an open umbrella, which he immediately tilted toward Evelyn.
"How are we getting home today? Subway or bus?" Nathaniel asked.
Evelyn studied the downpour, then cocked her head at him.
"Your car's right here. Making you take public transit in this weather would be cruel."
A smirk played on her lips. "I may not be conventional, but I'm not completely heartless."