“You told your grandfather, ‘It has to be me,’ right?”

Baylee, significantly shorter than him, created an awkward scene as she held him against the wall.

Marvin showed a relaxed posture, indicating he was entirely at ease. “Yes. Baylee, I’ve mentioned this before, I want you to be my wife.”

“Are you sure? Marvin, your grandfather isn’t wrong. There are countless noble women for you to consider, and I’m hardly a match.”

Though she possessed a considerable fortune of her own and didn’t need financial support, her lack of family influence meant she couldn’t help his career in any way.

“Baylee, only the weak attempt to exchange marriage for power.” Marvin tenderly moved a strand of her hair away from her face and said, “I don’t want that.”

His current status was achieved by his determination to remain independent. Marvin was on the verge of saying more when Baylee suddenly stood on her tiptoes and kissed him!

His eyes opened wide, brimming with happiness.

“Levy!” Jerome called out to his friend from a distance.

Ellie turned her head to follow Jerome’s gaze. Levy, dressed in a dark blue tailor-made suit and wearing gold-rimmed glasses, emanated a discreet elegance, drawing the gaze of numerous unwed noble ladies.

Standing next to Levy was a woman, her skin beautiful and her presence gentle, radiating a subtle, understated beauty.

It was Flossie!

Ellie inhaled sharply.

Her suspicions were now a reality.

Levy’s new girlfriend was indeed Flossie!

“I heard Levy’s new girlfriend won him over with her charms. She must be quite skilled in bed,” muttered a wealthy young man nearby.

“It was sad that she orchestrated a meeting by accidentally spilling a drink on Levy at a bar, then insisted on making it up to him. It was such an old trick. She is probably a gold-digger!”

Ellie’s expression darkened upon hearing these words.

She turned her head and said, “Susanna, I’m going to say hello to Levy. Want to come along?”

Susanna declined, “I want to use the bathroom.”

“Then take care.”

“No worries! I’m not a child who trips while walking.” Susanna nudged Ellie lightly and said, “Off you go, I’ll catch up in a bit.”

Ellie, still concerned, glanced at Daniel to ensure he noticed Susanna’s departure before moving forward.

“Hey, Ellie!” Levy greeted her warmly and introduced the lady beside him. “Meet my girlfriend, Flossie.”

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