Thomas Watson's voice echoed through the entire banquet hall.

Everyone stared in shock, their eyes wide.

William Ashcroft's daughter thought she must have misheard.

Penelope Valentine was also stunned. The situation had developed completely beyond her expectations.

How could this be?

She looked at Evelyn Ross in disbelief. How could Alexander Vance be interested in this discarded woman?

Was it just because she was the legitimate daughter?

She clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging deep into her palms.

After a brief silence, the crowd immediately erupted into heated discussion.

Those who had previously surrounded her now all flocked to Evelyn Ross, their faces filled with ingratiating smiles.

"Miss Ross, congratulations!"

"Mr. Vance values you so much, proposing at the family reunion gala. A double celebration!"

"Congratulations!"

"..."

The seven brothers also looked pleased, gathering around Evelyn Ross.

Ethan Valentine crossed his arms. "Hmph. Alexander Vance didn't even come to propose in person. So insincere!"

Charles Valentine agreed. "Exactly. If he ever dares to bully you, we seven will back you up!"

Marcus Valentine glared at them. "Keep your comments to yourselves."

Ethan Valentine glanced secretly at Evelyn Ross, hesitating to speak.

He wanted to advise his sister to break up with that boy toy.

After all, her fiancé was Alexander Vance now. Keeping a boy toy was really inappropriate.

But now was not the time. He would remind her privately later.

Evelyn Ross looked at the seven brothers, a slight smile touching her lips.

Although she didn't need their protection, having family felt... not bad.

Penelope Valentine was pushed aside. She wanted to step forward but couldn't squeeze in, forced to stand resentfully on the periphery.

She took a deep breath and suddenly stepped forward, approaching Evelyn Ross with a concerned expression. "Sister, you're engaged to Mr. Vance now. What about that boyfriend of yours?"

The room instantly fell silent.

Someone asked curiously, "What boyfriend?"

Ethan Valentine urgently signaled Penelope Valentine with his eyes, telling her not to speak nonsense.

Penelope Valentine pretended not to see, continuing with worry. "That college student from the last banquet. Exceptionally handsome, better looking than a celebrity. But... sister, shouldn't you break up with him first?"

Ethan Valentine became anxious, quickly looking at Thomas Watson, wanting to explain something.

William Ashcroft's daughter shouted loudly, "Yes! She has a boyfriend! Assistant Watson, tell Mr. Vance not to be deceived by her! She keeps a boy toy after her divorce. How can such a promiscuous woman become Mrs. Vance?"

Ethan Valentine immediately retorted, "What nonsense are you talking? That's just my sister's driver! Definitely not a boy toy!"

Evelyn Ross watched him lie through his teeth, barely suppressing a laugh.

A few days ago, he had stormed in angrily demanding she break up. Now he was speaking up for her in public.

This brother, though previously annoying, was quite cute now.

William Ashcroft's daughter sneered, "What driver? She admitted he was her boyfriend at the last banquet! Assistant Watson, don't be fooled!"

Hearing this, Thomas Watson's face darkened immediately.

How dare these people call the boss a boy toy?!

Seeing his unpleasant expression, Penelope Valentine felt the situation was secured.

This marriage would definitely not happen!

No man could tolerate his fiancée fooling around outside.

But just as she thought this, she heard Thomas Watson sigh and slowly say, "Mr. Vance knows about this."

Everyone: "?"

Thomas Watson continued, "But he doesn't mind. As long as Miss Ross is willing to marry him."

Everyone: "???"

Did they hear correctly?

Was the world turning surreal?

The richest man in San Francisco, the head of the Vance family, the decisive and ruthless Alexander Vance, was actually a lovesick fool?

For Evelyn, he would go to such lengths?

William Ashcroft's daughter couldn't help asking, "Why? Just because she is the Third Master's biological daughter? I've seen many arranged marriages among the wealthy, but never one so undignified!"

Wealthy marriages are mostly based on利益结合.

Many couples play around separately.

But at least they maintain superficial harmony, not flaunting their lovers openly.

Evelyn's boyfriend was known to everyone. How could a man of Alexander Vance's status not mind?

Thomas Watson raised his head, spouting nonsense with a straight face. "Of course not. Mr. Vance fell in love with Miss Ross at first sight, vowing to marry no one but her. Even if Miss Ross has someone else in her heart, Mr. Vance doesn't mind two men serving one woman! Mr. Vance admires Miss Ross immensely, deeply in love, his affection as deep as the sea, his love..."

Evelyn Ross shot Thomas Watson a look, telling him to shut up quickly.

Thomas Watson immediately stopped, summarizing, "In short, Mr. Vance recognizes only Miss Evelyn Ross!"

Everyone: "..."

All were stunned.

They must have attended the banquet the wrong way tonight.

Ethan Valentine believed it, examining Evelyn. "Little sister is quite good-looking, but not enough to make a man so obsessed, right?"

Charles Valentine was also bewildered. "If I were so lovesick, Third Uncle would definitely break my legs!"

Only Marcus Valentine couldn't help rolling his eyes.

That scheming Alexander Vance really had a theatrical secretary.

But these words made his sister look good. He was satisfied.

Even the Third Master couldn't help twitching the corner of his mouth.

After a long pause, people began to awkwardly force compliments.

"Mr., Mr. Vance is truly a romantic."

"Miss, Miss Ross is impressive..."

"Heh, tonight truly witnesses a match made in heaven!"

"..."

Amid the forced compliments, William Ashcroft's daughter realized she had caused trouble. She glanced at Penelope Valentine and tried to sneak away quietly.

Just as she was about to slip out of the banquet hall, a cold voice suddenly rang out. "Where do you think you're going?"