Let him come
1891 Words
Victoria Winter did not hide anything; she understood Evelyn Rose's intentions and decided to play along. This also gave her a chance to put an end to Hugh Lambert's lingering feelings.
Victoria was too straightforward, leaving Luna Merriment no opportunity to intervene.
Hugh glanced at Luna, silently asking what was going on.
Before this, Luna had not disclosed Victoria's marriage.
Luna felt helpless as well; Victoria had eloped, and even she had only found out recently. Moreover, being an outsider, it wasn't appropriate for her to say anything.
Everyone around the table exchanged awkward glances, watching Hugh's reaction.
Hugh gripped his wine glass tightly, feeling a sudden surge of melancholy. He took a big gulp of wine.
A classmate broke the awkward silence with a smile: "Big Beauty Victoria, why didn't you notify us in the group chat about your wedding? It's quite unfriendly, aren't you looking down on us old classmates? As fellow students, if you just say the word, we'd definitely come and attend!"
This was merely polite talk after the fact.
After graduating from high school and losing touch, suddenly receiving a wedding invitation would likely lead to gossip behind one's back about seeking gifts rather than genuine friendship.
This is reality, the way human relationships work.
Moreover, Victoria wasn't even in the classmate group chat, so such words were clearly meant to save face.
Victoria deliberately said: "We've already gotten our marriage certificate but haven't had time to hold a wedding. Once we set a date, we'll definitely invite everyone to celebrate."
Victoria hadn't planned on holding a banquet; these words were just to shut them up.
Sure enough, once Victoria spoke, the classmate's smile froze slightly. For the sake of saving face, they laughed awkwardly and said, "Definitely, definitely, we'll all be there." Then they fell silent.
Luna stifled a laugh inside; this was the Victoria she knew, able to silence others without showing any emotion.
Another female classmate said jealously: "Big Beauty Victoria, why didn't you bring your husband? Let us meet him. What kind of man managed to marry our top beauty?"
Evelyn Rose hadn't expected Victoria to be married. Upon hearing the news, her guard against Victoria instantly dissipated, and she looked at her more kindly.
"Yes, Victoria, call him over so we can all gather together," Evelyn Rose urged. "Don't you all want to see what Victoria's husband looks like?"
"Of course we do."
"Victoria, what does your husband do? My husband runs a fireworks factory. We should keep in touch more often."
Victoria thought that mentioning her marriage would stop their questions, but it only led to more inquiries.
Politely, Victoria replied: "He works at Ascendia Corporation. He's been very busy lately. Next time, I'll introduce him to everyone."
Who would still keep in touch after a class reunion? The next meeting was unknown. Victoria was merely making excuses.
Upon hearing Ascendia Corporation, Evelyn Rose glanced at Hugh, who looked displeased, and smiled at Victoria: "That's a big company. Which department does your husband work in?"
"When we graduated, we all applied to Ascendia Corporation but were rejected during the initial rounds."
"Ascendia Corporation has very high recruitment standards, good benefits, and is a leading enterprise. Countless graduates dream of getting in."
"Victoria, your husband must be very capable to get into Ascendia Corporation. What degree does he have?"
Victoria truly didn't know. She only knew that Arthur Cavendish worked at Ascendia Corporation but had no idea about his position or department.
"I haven't asked about those details..."
"You're a couple, how could you not know? Victoria, that's not very friendly. Are you afraid we'll ask your husband for favors?"
A classmate sarcastically remarked: "Ascendia Corporation is impressive, but that has nothing to do with Victoria's husband. He's probably just a regular employee. What are you thinking?"
"An employee's annual salary can't be much. At the end of the day, he's just a worker. Hugh, on the other hand, owns his own law firm."
These words indeed made many people think.
Yes, Victoria only mentioned that he worked at Ascendia Corporation, possibly just as a regular employee.
Considering Victoria's clothes didn't cost more than 200 yuan and she used **A skincare products, it seemed she wasn't living well. Her husband likely wasn't very successful either.
Among those present, most were either business owners or had married well. Male classmates casually showed off car keys of BMW level.
Female classmates carried LV bags.
Thinking about the former top student and beauty who hadn't done well and hadn't married well, their sense of superiority grew.
Victoria sensed their implications and calmly responded: "Happiness isn't determined by wealth. As long as two people are united, everything else doesn't matter."
She couldn't stand these people belittling Arthur.
Seeing Victoria's anger, someone sneered while others pretended not to hear and drank their wine.
For poor couples, life is full of troubles. How could the quality of marriage between the wealthy and the poor be the same?
"Victoria, don't get upset. We're just joking around," Evelyn Rose put her hand on Victoria's shoulder, acting as a peacemaker.
At that moment, Victoria's phone rang—it was Arthur calling.
Victoria looked at the caller ID, but before she could react, Evelyn Rose loudly said: "Is this your husband calling? Perfect, let's invite him to join us."
Victoria: "He..."
Evelyn Rose took Victoria's phone and answered, smiling: "Hello, Mr. Victoria's Husband, I'm her classmate. We're at Bright Moon restaurant. Victoria invited you to join us. Everyone's eager to meet the person who married our top beauty."
Victoria Winter's expression turned sour, and she also regretted coming to the class reunion.
After Evelyn Rose finished her call, she returned the phone to Victoria with a joking attitude: "Victoria, you don't mind, right?"
She then looked at the others: "The male lead will be here soon. Even if he is just a small employee, anyone who can enter Ascendia Corporation must be outstanding. Please don't say anything inappropriate."
Everyone had their own thoughts. In this day and age, not everyone who studies well has a bright future.
So what if one enters a big company? At the end of the day, they are still working for someone else.
Hugh Lambert remained silent, wanting to see the man who married Victoria Winter.
Losing to a small employee left Hugh truly unwilling.
Victoria was in a bit of a dilemma; once out in society, it wasn’t always possible to do as one pleased.
Moreover, with the head teacher still present, it wouldn’t be appropriate for her to leave.
Teacher Flame could see Victoria’s discomfort and smiled to ease the situation: "Victori, when choosing a partner, character is most important. It’s also about fate. The person who suits you best is the right one."
"Alright," Victoria responded lightly. She never minded whether Arthur Cavendish was rich or poor, but she was still very nervous about how things would go when Arthur arrived.
Without mentioning her ex-boyfriend Hugh Lambert being there, the way her classmates spoke made her worried that Arthur might feel uncomfortable.
Luna Merriment whispered to Victoria: "Can I make an excuse for us to leave together?"
This class reunion was like a mirror reflecting all kinds of social phenomena.
Those who were doing well socially were fawned upon, while those who weren’t were distanced and mocked.
It was a very realistic situation.
Victoria shook her head. Since Teacher Flame had spoken, she could only grit her teeth and endure until the end of the reunion.
Victoria found an excuse: "I need to go to the restroom."
A classmate joked: "Miss Big Beauty, there’s a restroom in the private room. Don’t use this as an excuse to leave."
Victoria frowned, went into the restroom, and immediately called Arthur Cavendish.
Soon, Arthur answered: "Victoria, what’s wrong?"
Victoria asked: "Where are you now?"
"On my way to Bright Moon Restaurant." Arthur’s deep voice came through the phone: "I’ll be there in about ten minutes."
Victoria hurriedly said: "My part is almost over. You don’t need to come. Luna will take me back. It was just a prank by my classmates, don’t take it to heart."
"It’s fine, I’ll pick you up on my way home." Arthur said gently: "Don’t worry."
Even without being present, Arthur could guess what was happening at the reunion based on his experience.
If he didn’t show up, Victoria might have been put in an awkward position.
Hearing his gentle voice and the reassurance not to worry really calmed Victoria down.
"Then drive safely and pay attention."
"Okay."
After hanging up, Victoria took a deep breath and returned to her seat.
Evelyn immediately asked: "Victoria, how long will your husband be? Is he not coming?"
"He’ll be here in a few minutes." Victoria understood these people’s intentions. They feared she was hiding Arthur, afraid to let him meet them.
Victoria felt no need to hide. As a legally married couple, there was nothing to fear from letting him be seen.
After figuring this out, Victoria felt more at peace.
Everyone eagerly awaited, occasionally glancing at the door. Hugh felt even more annoyed.
About ten minutes later, the door to the private room suddenly opened.
Everyone perked up to look, only to find a waiter changing plates.
As everyone looked away, a warm voice came from the entrance.
"Victoria."
Everyone turned to look again, seeing Arthur Cavendish standing at the door.
Arthur, dressed in a suit, had just finished work. His tailored suit highlighted his handsome features, impeccable looks, and extraordinary presence.
With Arthur standing there, everything around seemed to dim.
A female classmate couldn’t help but exclaim: "Wow, so handsome."
"No wonder Victoria was protecting him, hiding him away. Such a handsome husband, I’d keep him hidden too."
Seeing Arthur for the first time, Hugh’s sense of superiority vanished instantly.
His intuition told him that this was a formidable opponent.
Hugh, having worked on Wall Street abroad, was also an elite, rejecting high-paying offers to return to China to develop.
He had never encountered someone with such a powerful aura before.
Victoria stood up with a smile: "You’re here."
Arthur walked to Victoria’s side, making them seem like a perfect match, both talented and beautiful, complementing each other perfectly.
Victoria formally introduced him: "This is my husband"
Arthur greeted politely: "Hello, everyone."
Everyone snapped out of their daze, with a classmate envyingly saying: "Victoria, your husband is so handsome, he could debut right now."
Regardless of wealth, his appearance alone was pleasing to the eye.
Admiring beautiful things is human nature.
Victoria smiled. Suddenly, Hugh challenged: " I heard you work at Ascendia Corporation. Which department? Ascendia isn’t easy to get into. Two years ago, I met the CEO of Ascendia abroad and we became acquainted. Many leaders at Ascendia are familiar to me. Why do you seem unfamiliar?"
Implying that Arthur wasn’t a high-level executive at Ascendia.
In reality, Hugh had never actually met the CEO of Ascendia, only catching a glimpse of his back from afar, with no real acquaintance. This was merely puffery, trying to impress Victoria.
Upon entering, Arthur had already scanned the room and sensed hostility from Hugh.
Among the group, Hugh stood out. As a man, Arthur sensed a potential connection between Hugh and Victoria.
Arthur slightly smiled and replied: "I’m in the R&D department."
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