Substitute Marriage With the Illegitimate Son novel Chapter 81

The dinner party of the Larson Group was held in a private hotel located at the heart of the city.

As Janet got out of the taxi, her eyes widened in astonishment.

Luxury cars were lined up outside the hotel. People stepped out of their cars in branded clothes and jewelry. They were all big shots in the design field who had come along with their dates.

Janet immediately frowned and looked at her dress. Her stomach flipped as she realized her outfit was too simple for the occasion. She faded in comparison to all the big wigs gracing the occasion.

Janet realized that people born with a silver spoon had natural confidence and exuded a majestic aura.

"What's wrong?" Ethan got out of the taxi and closed the door. Seeing that Janet was distracted, he placed his hand on the small of her back.

Janet blinked and looked at him. Ethan was wearing the same suit he had worn at their wedding. She seldom saw him dressed up this formally.

The man looked as majestic as the people attending the party. In fact, he somehow looked more regal than them. Ethan looked calm and composed, exuding effortless confidence. Janet couldn't take her eyes off him.

His handsome countenance and outstanding temperament drew the attention of the people attending the party.

Janet frowned in confusion. Ethan had told her that he didn't even have a decent job. How could a simple man like him emanate such a powerful aura?

"I don't know. I have a strange feeling that I'm like Cinderella. Perhaps I'd be confronted with the truth tonight." Janet sighed with dejection as she nervously shifted her weight between her feet.

The people attending the party were either wealthy or influential. But Janet was just an ordinary woman who was struggling to meet her old maid's medical bills.

Ethan smiled and leaned closer to Janet. "Stop overthinking. These people could be wealthy enough to dress well for the occasion, but I'm sure they, too, have problems in life. Perhaps they are not as happy as you are. Don't let looks deceive you," he whispered into her ear.

"Oh, come on. Don't joke to cheer me up. I'm not a fool." Janet grinned at the handsome man before her.

She didn't realize her eyes were glinting with joy. Ethan's presence somehow made her feel at ease.

Ethan was a great partner. He would always do or say something to make her happy.

However, today, his handsome countenance seemed to outshine his personality.

He was like a dazzling star, and all eyes were on him.

"All right. Stop frowning. Let's go inside with happy faces." Ethan's eyes shone with tenderness. He leaned closer and planted a soft kiss in the corner of her mouth, The cool night breeze swept across them, and the cicadas chirped.

Janet giggled, oblivious that her curly hair had become messy because of the night breeze.

"Are you kidding me? Are you also here for the dinner party?" A shrill voice of a woman snapped Janet out of her happy bubble.