The Enigmatic Return novel Chapter 155

Her tone remained calm, delivering words of guidance.

Neera immediately sensed that Wrenn seemed somewhat displeased with her.

Could it be that she was about to face a tense mother-in-law relationship after marrying into this family?

Nervously swallowing, Neera contemplated agreeing with Wrenn to avoid unnecessary trouble and follow her wishes. However, Jean stepped in to defend her, taking all responsibility upon himself.

"It's my indulgence that's caused this, no need to be polite. They're always high and mighty, and someone needs to put them in their place once in a while. There's nothing to worry about."

Seeing Jean's defense, Wrenn's brow furrowed slightly, but she didn't say anything more.

Later, dinner time arrived, and only six people remained at the grand dining table.

Finally having some time, Jean formally introduced his two brothers to Neera.

"This is my elder brother, Joseph, and this is my second brother, Karl."

Neera obediently nodded and greeted them, "Nice to meet you, Joseph and Karl. Please take care of me in the future."

Joseph's amiable smile accompanied his warm wishes, "We're all family now, so naturally, we'll take care of each other. Speaking of which, I haven't congratulated you on your wedding. Congratulations and best wishes on your marriage!"

As he spoke, Joseph took out a prepared envelope and handed it to Neera. "Here, Neera, this is my welcome gift to you. Welcome to our big family."

Neera was taken aback by his thoughtfulness and hesitated whether to accept the envelope. After all, she and Jean were just putting on an act, and taking the gift might not be appropriate.

However, Jean glanced at her and gently said, "Go ahead and accept it. It's Joseph's sincere gesture."

With Jean's encouragement, Neera felt she couldn't refuse, so she gratefully accepted the envelope, saying, "Thank you, Joseph."

As Joseph had given one, Karl, as the second brother, naturally couldn't come empty-handed. Though he had no favorable impression of Neera and found her displeasing due to Jean, he maintained a composed facade and presented his envelope, offering a brief congratulation.

Neera thanked him accordingly, "Thank you for your good wishes, Karl."

Once both brothers had given their gifts, Frederic followed suit, giving an envelope as well. He reminded Neera, "Now that you've married into the Beauvort family, we are all one family. From now on, we share honor and disgrace. When you go out, always consider your identity, and think twice before speaking or acting, so as not to bring shame to Jean and the Beauvort family."

Neera politely received the envelope, nodding earnestly, "Yes, I understand, Dad. You can rest assured that I'll keep it in mind."

When it was Wrenn's turn, she maintained a cool demeanor as she looked at Neera.

"Earlier, with so many people present, I didn't expose your actions, but I still have my doubts about you. Your Garcia family originally promised to marry Roxanne here, but without our consent, they secretly replaced her with you. This deceitful act is shameful to the Beauvort family. However, since the matter has been settled, whether Roxanne or Neera, I can overlook it and not hold it against you. But... Jonas mentioned that rumor, and it's you involved, isn't it?"

Surprised by Wrenn's probing, Neera hesitated for a moment. She didn't want to lie and felt no need to. She nodded and admitted, "Yes, you guessed right. I was indeed the person in that news story."

Wrenn's brow furrowed tightly, and her expression turned displeased.

"Preposterous!"

She reprimanded sharply, her tone no longer as composed as before, but with evident anger. Her eyes bore into Neera, sharp with scrutiny.

"The Garcia family is simply outrageous! Do they think they can manipulate the Beauvort family as they please? And what about Jean? Are any women suitable for him?"

In her eyes, her son Jean was one-of-a-kind, and she couldn't fathom him marrying a woman with such a scandalous private life.

Karl, overhearing Wrenn's words, briefly displayed a flicker of delight, but quickly concealed it with a composed façade.

Hah, Jean married such an absurd woman. How astonishing...