CHAPTER 696: CHAPTER 696: NOT A MATCH FOR NINA SINCLAIR

Justin Leighton and Heidi Leighton, the father and daughter, have already become the laughingstock of the event. Initially, they planned to ruin Nina Sinclair, but unexpectedly, they ended up taking a major fall.

Now, standing at the banquet scene, they feel like a joke themselves.

Ultimately, Heidi Leighton had no choice but to step forward and sincerely apologize, "I’m sorry, it wasn’t intentional. I just... didn’t expect Nina Sinclair to be the heiress of the Sinclair Family. Earlier, I was blinded by jealousy for a moment. I’m really very sorry to Nina Sinclair and I hope she can forgive me."

Sharon Lancaster watched Heidi Leighton’s apology coldly, without any emotion. She sneered, "If apologies were effective, what would we need the police for?"

Nina Sinclair, however, didn’t want to escalate the matter. She softly said, "Sharon, let it be. Today is Grandma’s birthday, so let’s avoid any unpleasantness."

Now that everyone knows Heidi Leighon’s fault, in everyone’s eyes, Nina Sinclair’s actions will only show her as a reasonable and broad-minded woman, so forgiving Heidi Leighton is not an issue, it rather helps her build a perfect image.

Since Nina Sinclair has already forgiven Heidi Leighton, Sharon Lancaster can’t pursue the matter further.

She snorted softly and said, "You’re lucky."

Old Madam Lancaster was very satisfied with Nina Sinclair’s behavior and conduct. She smiled and said, "Since Nina isn’t concerned, let’s drop the matter then."

After speaking, she looked again towards Heidi Leighton and said, "Miss Leighton, I hope you will think before you speak in the future. Don’t speak thoughtlessly without considering, lest you lose your own reputation."

Heidi Leighton could only shamefully nod repeatedly.

At this moment, not far away, Monica Lancaster saw Heidi Leighton failing twice at Nina Sinclair’s hands and couldn’t help but feel speechless.

That woman is truly useless, completely no match for Nina Sinclair.

Simply unable to withstand a blow.

Next, the tense atmosphere of the banquet slightly eased, everyone began to move freely.

Sharon Lancaster also took Nina Sinclair to Julian Lancaster. The three stood together talking, and Old Master Lancaster did not oppose it this time. It was unclear whether he was too disappointed with Heidi Leighton or had a good impression of Nina Sinclair, or for some other reason.

In any case, when he saw Julian Lancaster moving toward Nina Sinclair, he chose to turn a blind eye.

As the banquet is nearing its end, everyone scattered to chat with familiar acquaintances, and Julian Lancaster no longer needed to entertain guests.

Because of Old Master Lancaster’s obstruction, he hadn’t been by Nina Sinclair’s side the whole evening.

He said to Nina Sinclair, "Come with me."

Upon speaking, he paced toward the outside, and seeing this, Nina Sinclair quietly followed.

Sharon Lancaster noticed the two heading off for a private moment, she showed a subtle yet pleased smile at the corners of her mouth, covering for them.

In the garden, Julian Lancaster and Nina Sinclair strolled alone.

They walked to a bench and sat down, Nina Sinclair looked at Julian Lancaster and asked, "How did I do earlier?"

Hearing Nina Sinclair’s question, Julian Lancaster gently curled his lips, reaching out to hold Nina Sinclair in his arms, lavishly praising her, "You were amazing. I’m very proud."

Earlier, he was worried about Nina Sinclair, but didn’t expect her not to need his concern at all.

Thinking about not being able to publicly declare Nina Sinclair’s identity, he tightened his embrace and sighed softly, "I wonder when I can stand by your side and tell everyone you’re mine."