Today's banquet did not have anyone from the Landon Family, but people from the Foote Estate, Haworth Family, and Windsor Family were all present.
Charles Foote, Julian Haworth, and Oliver Gale were sitting at the same table, seemingly in a world of their own, incompatible with those around them.
Even though everyone present was a standout, it was undeniable that these three were the most outstanding of the new generation, apart from that person from the Landon Family.
They were the focus of attention no matter where they were.
The young master from the Haworth Family, however, appeared to be in a bad mood.
Julian Haworth was drinking one glass after another, and Oliver Gale couldn't bear it any longer and spoke with a chuckle, "Who dared to upset our big young master of the Haworth Family?"
Julian Haworth replied irritably, "Mind your own business."
Oliver Gale clicked his tongue lightly, "Looks like you're really angry. How about telling me about it so I can punish them for you?"
Julian glanced at Oliver Gale, who had a gossiping look on his face. He knew Oliver was more interested in the drama than in helping.
A hint of mockery crossed his eyes, "It's Quiana Sutton, go ahead and reprimand her."
Oliver Gale: "..."
Why does this guy Julian have such a problem with Quiana Sutton? Clearly, Cece is so adorable, and he asked curiously,
"Why do you dislike Quiana Sutton so much? With that look of resentment, I almost thought she abandoned you for Durrell's embrace."
Julian clearly didn't want to bother with him anymore: "Get lost—"
Oliver Gale: "..."
He muttered under his breath, "At Imperial View Manor, Durrell told him to get lost because of that girl, and now Julian is telling him to get lost because of her too. What kind of bad luck is this?"
Julian overheard Oliver's muttering and couldn't help but raise his voice.
"What did you say?"
He suddenly shouted, startling Oliver, who looked at Julian with displeasure,
"What are you yelling for? I'm not deaf."
Julian grabbed Oliver by the shoulder, forcing him to meet his eyes, which were slightly dark and cold.
"What did you just say? What happened at Imperial View Manor?"
Seeing Julian's fierce stance, Oliver furrowed his brows tightly.
He spoke bluntly, "What could happen at Imperial View Manor? The only notable thing is that the young lady moved in today."
Julian: "..."
He felt exceptionally aggrieved. Just that morning, he mocked Quiana Sutton for never having been to Imperial View Manor, and now she had actually moved in today, making him feel his face burn with shame.
Feeling as if he had lost everything, he mumbled, "How could Brother Ming do this, how could he let that girl move in."
Suddenly having a thought, he looked up abruptly, staring directly at Oliver, "Does Brother Ming want that girl to be the mistress of Imperial View Manor?"
Oliver Gale: "..."
This time he was genuinely annoyed, his voice a bit hoarse, "I'm not him, how would I know? Besides, why are you so concerned? I'm really curious if you have a crush on Durrell or Quiana, being so invested in their relationship."
After saying this, he patted Julian's shoulder quite seriously, "If you like Durrell, neither the Landon Family nor the Haworth Family will let you off. If you like the young lady, it might be worse for you since you know Durrell's nature well; he doesn't allow anyone to meddle in what's his. So in conclusion, you have no hope at all, you should give up..."
Julian: "..."
Oliver's words were infuriating, and with gritted teeth, he replied, "Go away!!! I don't like anyone!!!"
Charles Foote sat silently with his wine glass in hand. He too was a bit surprised to hear that Quiana Sutton had moved into Imperial View Manor. He knew Durrell would inevitably let her move in, but he didn't expect it to happen so quickly.
Evelyn Windsor's attention had been on the three of them since she came into the room, holding herself back from asking about Durrell Landon's news. After nearly two hours, she couldn't hold back any longer and walked towards them.
Seeing Evelyn Windsor approaching, Julian initially wanted to say something but swallowed his words.
Evelyn was a year or two older than them, and he had always called her Sister Chloe.
"Sister Chloe, congratulations on winning the Oscar for Best Actress."
A hint of bitterness appeared on Evelyn's lips. If Durrell had congratulated her in person, she would have been happier.
Biting her lip, she nervously asked, "Has Durrell been busy lately? Why doesn't he answer my calls?"
Hearing this, Oliver Gale gave Evelyn an all-too-meaningful look, "Durrell had a car accident a few days ago; he's still recovering."
Evelyn was momentarily stunned, then quickly asked with concern, "How did Durrell get into a car accident? Is he at Riventon Hospital now?"
Charles Foote shook his head, "No, he's back at Imperial View Manor, and the cause of the accident is still under investigation."
Saying this, a rare look of seriousness appeared in Charles' eyes.
That section of road surveillance had been conveniently cut; the other side clearly came prepared.
No matter how much he investigated, he couldn't find out who exactly hit Durrell.
The Landon Family's actions were indeed arrogant and domineering, and naturally, there were plenty of people who disliked them in the Capital City. But having the guts to really take action against them was almost unheard of, let alone doing it so flawlessly; it seemed entirely impossible in the Capital City.
It really left him baffled.
Upon hearing that Durrell Landon had been in a car accident, Evelyn couldn't help feeling worried. She asked Charles Foote, "Can you take me to Imperial View Manor to visit Durrell?"
She knew that apart from Durrell's few brothers, no one else was allowed inside Imperial View Manor.
If she went, she'd end up being kicked out.
Julian, holding in his anger all night, finally found an outlet and said coolly, "You'd better not go to Imperial View Manor and get upset."
Evelyn looked at Julian with confusion.
Oliver Gale stepped in to mediate, "Julian means that Durrell needs rest now, and it's better if we outsiders don't disturb him. It's not too late to visit once he's recovered."
After saying that, seeing Julian still unmoved, he subtly kicked him hard.
Julian jerked in pain and reluctantly said, "Yes, that's what I mean."
Even though Evelyn was quite worried about Durrell Landon, she agreed that Oliver Gale made a lot of sense.
Patients need rest; it's best if she doesn't bother him for the time being.
After Evelyn left, Charles Foote looked at Julian in surprise, "I thought you didn't like Quiana Sutton because you thought Evelyn Windsor was a better match for Durrell."
Julian scoffed, he disliked Quiana Sutton because she had an unruly demeanor but acted obedient in front of Brother Ming. If it wasn't for some ulterior motive, who would believe it?
As for Evelyn Windsor, though hailed from an academic family, her temperament was too gentle, always concerned with what a lady should do, too considerate, and definitely not suitable for Durrell.
Moreover, she left for abroad without saying a word, not even bidding farewell. It showed that in Evelyn Windsor's heart, her career was more important, and Durrell came second.
Of course, if a marriage alliance was needed, Evelyn Windsor would naturally be an excellent choice.