CHAPTER 678: CHAPTER 678: NO NEED TO GO DOWNSTAIRS

Time ticked by, and the Lancaster Family started to become lively.

All the Lancasters had returned today, and Old Madam Lancaster, dressed in a festive red gown, was cheerfully welcoming the guests.

Old Master Lancaster hadn’t fully acknowledged Nina Sinclair’s identity; seeing so many people, his eyes grew heavy with concern.

What if Nina Sinclair came out later and people started asking questions?

If Nina Sinclair’s identity were revealed, it would be the Lancasters who’d end up embarrassed!

Old Master Lancaster’s expression hardened at the thought, and with his hands clasped behind his back, he walked towards the upstairs lounge. At that moment, Nina Sinclair was about to change her clothes to go downstairs when she heard a knock at the door. She thought it was someone urging her to go greet the guests.

Upon opening the door, she found Old Master Lancaster standing right outside.

He looked at Nina Sinclair with a grave expression and said, "Are you going to change clothes? No need. Just stay upstairs, and if you need anything, someone will bring it to you."

After speaking, he didn’t wait for Nina Sinclair’s response and simply turned around to go downstairs.

Nina Sinclair stood there holding the dress she was planning to put on, staring blankly in the direction where Old Master Lancaster had left.

She hadn’t expected to be ordered not to appear in front of everyone. Did they find her disgraceful?

Yet, knowing that Grandfather Lancaster was dissatisfied with her, she only smiled self-deprecatingly.

She was tired of dealing with so many guests, so remaining upstairs was fine with her.

Though she felt a bit disappointed, her mood was still alright; she wasn’t too upset. She turned on the TV and sat down to watch.

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In the meantime, the atmosphere in the banquet hall was growing increasingly festive.

Julian Lancaster had changed into a suit. As a favored son of fortune, the handmade suit accentuated his slender waist powerfully, exuding the aura of a wealthy young master.

In the past, despite wearing cheap, poor-quality suits to hide his identity, Julian’s striking looks remained undeniable.

Now, fully revealing himself, he commanded attention from countless onlookers the moment he appeared.

Among them was Heidi Leighton.

She had previously lost to Nina Sinclair and felt very unsatisfied. Taking the opportunity of Old Madam Lancaster’s birthday banquet, she came to try and curry favor, hoping to leverage the elder’s connections to get close to Julian Lancaster.

Now, Heidi’s only pride lay in her status.

A woman like Nina Sinclair, who was nothing, could hardly compare to her!

Heidi knew that Monica Lancaster had recently returned from abroad. As Julian Lancaster’s cousin, surely, she could help Heidi gain entry into the Lancaster Family. So when Monica appeared at the banquet, Heidi immediately approached her to ingratiate herself.

Soon, she was mingling closely with Monica Lancaster.

She spoke many kind words and expressed her admiration for Julian Lancaster. Monica Lancaster merely smiled faintly and said she would help Heidi deal with Nina Sinclair.

As night fell deeper, Julian Lancaster stood in the banquet hall, continuously searching for Nina Sinclair’s presence. Earlier, he assumed she needed time to put on makeup, but after waiting so long, still hadn’t seen her.

Julian Lancaster gradually sensed something was off.

He took out his phone and dialed Nina Sinclair’s number, but it showed that it was turned off.

Hearing the cold mechanical voice, Julian Lancaster’s face grew somber.

He grabbed Sharon Lancaster, who was eating at the time. Sharon nearly choked out of fright, hastily swallowing her mouthful after patting her chest.

Once she caught her breath, she asked, "Brother, w-what’s wrong?"

Julian Lancaster said gravely, "Nina’s missing. Go look for her. I called her just now, and it said her phone is off."

"Okay, I’ll go right away!" Sharon Lancaster immediately became tense and quickly agreed.