Chapter 1651: Affectionate Husband and Wife from Twenty Years Ago

Chapter 1651: Chapter 1651: Affectionate Husband and Wife from Twenty Years Ago

"We can’t judge everyone by the same standard. Jeffrey is a good guy," Doris Sullivan chuckled.

Mrs. Sullivan’s expression softened a bit: "Jeffrey Hughes seems okay, but I don’t believe Ruby Russell’s grandson could be a good person!"

"Watch your words!" Doris covered Mrs. Sullivan’s mouth, whispering: "Don’t forget Xaviera’s identity..."

Mrs. Sullivan looked disgusted, "Don’t mix our Xaviera with those wolf cubs of the Hughes family in Imperial City, it’s revolting!"

Doris shook her head helplessly: "Alright! You’re right!"

"Albert, what are you waiting for? Go pick up Xaviera!" Mrs. Sullivan’s mood improved a bit.

Albert’s expression froze momentarily, "I’ll go right away."

Watching Albert leave, Mrs. Sullivan whispered: "Did you tell Jessica Lock?"

"Yes, when the Lock and Turner families fell together, those people weren’t kind either. I couldn’t help but take Jessica in, letting her call our parents. But now she’s grown up, and she wants to investigate the Lock family’s affairs, which we shouldn’t stop her from doing."

"I’m just afraid she’ll be impulsive and cause big trouble!"

"Jessica has always been sensible, growing up by our side. You should trust her. She deliberately didn’t attend the banquet because she’s afraid that the Hughes family people will recognize her."

"But she can’t hide forever!" Mrs. Sullivan worried: "Those people are despicable. If it weren’t for their greed, those great families wouldn’t have been destroyed, ending up like this today!"

The Sullivan family was famous in Imperial City. Although not a top-tier family, they were still an aristocratic and wealthy family. Now in Libanan, the whole city was celebrating, with many guests attending. But everyone was curious as to why Salome Sullivan, Miss Sullivan, did not appear, which disappointed the young masters.

Xaviera Evans arrived half an hour early and went to the inner house to give Mrs. Sullivan a gift.

She just entered and saw Mrs. Sullivan with a heavy face, seemingly wanting to speak but hesitating. Xaviera quickly asked: "Godmother, it’s your birthday today. Why aren’t you happy?"

"Xaviera, did Mrs. Russell ever tell you about what happened in Imperial City?" Mrs. Sullivan looked at Xaviera, feeling a little sad. She treated Xaviera and Jessica like her biological daughters. She didn’t want the two children to forget their origins and the people who sacrificed their lives to protect them. At the same time, she didn’t want them to be sad about their past.

She wanted Xaviera and Jessica to live happily without dwelling in hatred.

Xaviera calmly said: "Are you talking about the Hughes family in Imperial City, and Letitia Russell?"

Mrs. Sullivan’s heart was suddenly raised, but after hearing Xaviera recount what Letitia had said, her heart settled down. Thankfully, Mrs. Russell didn’t tell her everything, only letting her know part of it, and not telling her about the most hateful past for now.

"Today a sudden guest arrived - the adopted daughter of the Hughes family, Letitia’s precious granddaughter, Lisa Hughes. Your grandmother and Letitia were enemies, so Letitia naturally hates you. So Lisa must have ill intentions towards you. Be careful."

Xaviera’s eyes darkened. The young miss of the Hughes family in Imperial City?

She wasn’t afraid of anyone, only worried about disrupting her godmother’s birthday banquet.

Mrs. Sullivan hurriedly said: "Once the banquet starts, I’ll point out Lisa to you. You don’t need to avoid her deliberately, just do your best to minimize contact."

Xaviera obediently nodded, "I understand."

As the banquet officially began, Mrs. Sullivan pointed out Lisa Hughes to Xaviera, and reminded her a few more times. Xaviera kept it all in mind.

Immediately after that, Doris escorted Mrs. Sullivan onto the stage. The two had been in love for many years, and the guests were envious: "It’s rare to have such loving couples in a wealthy family! We really envy Mr. and Mrs. Sullivan!"

"Absolutely! Just look at their son, Albert - a talented young doctor who doesn’t indulge in lascivious behavior, has a gentle temperament, and would make a wonderful husband for anyone!"

"Speaking of loving couples, I remember a wealthy couple from 20 years ago. That was true love. I remember the man’s surname was Turner, and the woman’s was Hughes. Unfortunately, the woman died early, and the man’s whereabouts are unknown!"

Upon hearing this, the crowd fell silent. Standing nearby, Lisa Hughes’ eyes were filled with malice. She knew who they were talking about - that bitch Nina Hughes!

Since childhood, she had heard her grandmother say that her mother’s suicide was because Nina Hughes stole her lover, so she jumped into the river in anger. Nina, the third party, not only showed no remorse, but also gave birth to a daughter!