Matriarch of the Hockleys

"At that time we can open a store in the town, and there will be a lot of money." Mr. Greg Jr. has already figured out how to control his future wife's dowry.

"We'll talk later. Let's go early and impress them." There was still an hour before the ball, but Mrs. Gregg decided to go early anyway.

"it is good."

There were many carriages parked at the gate of Delfino Manor, interspersed with several cars, and several men looked at those cars with fanatical eyes.

"Oh, this is awesome!"

"Great!"

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People walked into the Delfino Manor with curiosity. The flat lawn and the small fountain at the door made them smile happily.

It's definitely going to be a great dance party.

"Wow, Mrs. Foster, Betty is really charming today." Betty is wearing a purple evening dress today. The novel style makes her stand out from a group of girls. Out of a different style.

"Of course, I took Betty to buy the dress from Old Doce." Mrs. Foster said with a proud face.Old Dows was the best tailor in Givernia, and not everyone could afford his family's goods. "It cost me twelve dollars!"

"My God! You're so willing," the ladies nearby gasped when they heard the price.

"What's the matter?" Mrs. Gregg parted from Mr. Gregg Jr., and went towards them.

"Mrs. Greg? That dress that Miss Betty is wearing today cost twelve dollars! No wonder it's so beautiful." A younger lady said enviously. She had always wanted to buy a dress made by Old Doce, but Twelve dollars is almost enough to feed her family for ten days.

"Twelve dollars?" Mrs. Gregg glanced at Betty's dress.

Had it been a few days ago, she might have thought the price was high.But since she knew that one of Miss William's hairbands was worth a hundred dollars, how could she fall in love with Betty's dress.

"Miss William's headband is only worth twenty pounds, and you can buy several skirts like this," Mrs. Gregg said in a disdainful tone without even raising her eyelids.

"What! Twenty pounds!"

"sky!"

"It's incredible,"

"She is really rich!"

It turned out that the wives who had been around the mother and daughter of Foster swarmed Mrs. Gregg, asking her about the expensive hair tie and the rich Miss William.

Mrs. Foster and Betty looked at them with livid faces, and finally Betty looked at them angrily, stomped her feet and ran away.

"Doris, this is not bad." Andrea showed her the jade necklace around her neck. The warm jade made her skin look smoother.

"It's so beautiful," Doris said, looking at her necklace and getting up. "Are you going down?"

"Of course," Andrea and Doris walked out of the room arm in arm.

Carl and Eden, who were surrounded by people, saw them and couldn't help being stunned.

"They are so charming, is that Miss Bruce?" A man stared intently at the two ladies who came down.

"Andrea," Carl said across the crowd and walked in front of Andrea.

"Miss William," Carl looked at Doris and nodded.

Immediately, those wives and young ladies cast envious eyes on Doris, and the twenty-pound headband made her the object of envy of all women.

The dance started soon, and Eden hurried forward to stop Doris. "Beautiful Miss William, I wonder if I can dance with you."

Doris was surprised by Eden's actions, but she was relieved when she saw Andrea and Carl beside her.Also, after all, one of the four of them is a lover.If he didn't dance the first dance with himself, who else could he dance with?The first dance at the prom is not a random choice of partner.

"Of course," she heard herself say in the affirmative.Looking at the man who was very close to her, Doris was very unwilling.It's been two years without any progress, her eyes are a little irritable, she doesn't want to marry a strange man casually!

Thinking of her brother's urging marriage, Doris felt a little powerless.Earl William's family does not need an unmarried lady.

When the dance was over, Doris walked away without waiting for Eden to speak.Eden, who opened his mouth halfway before he could speak, watched her leave like this.

"Oh, Mr. Bruce, you..." Soon men came forward to chat with him, and Eden didn't care about thinking about it.

"You go and eat something first, we will continue dancing later."

Carl waited for Andrea to go far away before going up to chat with several prestigious gentlemen in the area.

Andrea walked to the dining table only to find Doris drinking from a goblet, "Doris, don't you want to continue dancing?"

"Aren't you too?"

"Carl said he would continue to dance with me later."

Doris suddenly felt an arrow shot in her chest.

"Are you Miss William?" Mr. Greg Jr. stepped aside and asked with his head down.

"Yes, what's the matter?" Doris thought for a while, and finally remembered that this was the 'young talent' that Mrs. Greg had been talking about.

"Can I invite you to a dance?"

"Of course." Looking past Mr. Greg Jr., Doris saw Eden who was having a good time talking with others, and did not refuse his invitation.

"Are you from New York?" Mr. Greg Jr. asked suddenly, as the two entered the dance floor.

"No, I'm British, from London."

"Really? I have always yearned for England," Mr. Greg Jr. said pleasantly. "To tell you the truth, I have always wanted to marry an English wife."

Seeing that Mr. Greg Jr. was looking at her with delighted eyes, Miss William twitched her stiff mouth.

"How old are you this year?"

Doris felt offended, and her tone was somewhat dissatisfied, "Age is a woman's secret. I don't think any lady would like to reveal her age."

"Are you full?" Mr. Greg Jr. ignored her dissatisfaction and continued to ask.

Doris was a little upset, she pursed her lips, and only hoped that the song would end soon.

"It's already full!" Little Mr. Greg said to himself, "Your conditions are very good, why haven't you been married? Are you too picky?"

Little Mr. Greg's words almost made her laugh angrily. How could this man without a gentleman's demeanor have such confidence to say such things in front of her! ?

"Do you have any ideas?" Doris looked at Mr. Greg Jr. with a sneer.

"You're not young anymore, aren't you in a hurry?" Mr. Greg Jr. didn't seem to notice Doris' dissatisfaction. "I hope you won't get too excited, after listening to what I'm going to say next."

Doris smiled, looking interested. "What?"

"I like you, Miss William. How? Are you happy? A gentleman like me will like you." The expression on Doris's face was a little cracked, "Actually, you don't have to get too excited, Miss William, I prefer quiet Miss."

Little Mr. Greg's smug words were quickly interrupted, "I'm sorry, Mr. Greg. I think you misunderstood, I'm not interested in you. I'm sorry," fortunately the song is over, Doris said in a hurry I left after I finished.

"you,"

Mr. Greg Jr. was very angry that his confession was rejected.That's okay, though.After all, she is a lady from a wealthy family, not a country girl who can be hooked up with a few casual teasers.

Mr. Greg Jr. recalled what his mother had said about the twenty-pound headband, and became spirited again.

the other side of the dance

"Why doesn't Mr. Hockley go to a dance?" Mr. Grover said enthusiastically. "There are many beauties at the ball today."

"They all have partners, how can there be a single lady waiting for my help?" Carl joked, but he glanced at Andrea in the distance from the corner of his eye.

"Oh! My dear," Mr. Glover saw his daughter walking this way with sharp eyes.

"Let me introduce," he pulled his daughter beside him, "this is my daughter Betty,"

"Betty, this is Mr. Hockley. You can go to a dance. Why don't you dance without a dance?"

"Mr. Hockley, good evening." Betty suppressed the excitement in her heart, God!Hockley!She's going to be a high society lady in no time!ah!

"Nice to meet you, Miss Glover."

Betty looked at the handsome Carl, and suddenly realized that she was blind before and wanted to marry Mr. Greg Jr.

Although Mr. Greg Jr. is not likable, his father is stingy, and his mother is tricky, but the wealth of the Gregg family cannot be denied.Betty had always wanted to marry him before, but the Greggs obviously looked down on the financial resources of the Glover family.In the eyes of their husband and wife, those who can marry their son either have a lot of dowry or are very powerful.

Now with Carl, who is richer, handsomer and more gentleman than Mr. Greg Jr., Betty can't wait to scold her stupid self in the past.

Fortunately, she still knows how to care about her reputation. Basically, no one knows what she is thinking. Even Greg and his wife just think that their son is attracted to her beauty.

"Has Mr. Hockley been here? Givernia is a fine place."

"I haven't visited much yet, after all, I just got here a few days ago."

"Then do you need a guide?" She slapped Carl's hand deliberately, "Do you think I can?" She puffed up her chest and winked at him.

It's a pity that this behavior that has captured many men did not succeed with Karl.

"Miss Glover, please respect yourself." Carl was a little displeased.If it was before, he wouldn't mind what happened to her, but now he already has Andrea.This woman's actions are simply...

Carl resisted the urge to throw her out.

The author has something to say: the first dance and the second dance of the western ball should be danced with a female partner, but it is inappropriate to dance with only one partner from the beginning to the end.

———by Du Niang↖(^ω^)↗

I was notified today that I will take a physical test, so I won’t be able to code at night π_π

You don't have to wait, we will stop for another day tomorrow T_T