The Healing Avenger novel Chapter 41

“Are we dressed too casually? Will we embarrass Raymond and his family?”

Upon arriving at Goldarch Hotel, Quiana felt a little unconfident and out of place as she noticed the endless stream of guests entering the hotel.

Desmond, who was seated in a wheelchair and being pushed by Finnegan, comforted his wife, “It's all right. Raymond and his family won't think like that. Others' opinions don't matter either.”

Finnegan thought inwardly that Raymond and his family were actually the most sardonic. They must've invited us over today to flaunt their wealth and put us to shame.

Nevertheless, he didn't utter those words before his parents. “Mom, Dad, let's go in for now since we're already here.”

The trio followed the crowd and walked toward the hotel's entrance.

Ximena, who had meticulously preened herself, and Yosef who was clad in a suit, were welcoming the guests. Standing beside Yosef was his father, Yahir Haimowitz. The latter had to be there because Winston would be attending the event in person.

Ximena's parents and brother were nowhere to be seen, as they had most likely entered the venue.

“Uncle Desmond, Aunt Quiana, Finny, you're here.”

Ximena perceptively noticed Finnegan and his family. Her eyes lit up instantaneously, and she even straightened her back as a haughty look spread across her face.

Desmond and Quiana both smiled and replied, “Ximena, congratulations on your engagement.”

However, Ximena merely hummed in acknowledgment before saying, “Yosef, this is my Uncle Desmond and Aunt Quiana. You've met my cousin previously. This is my fiancé, Yosef. He's a member of the Haimowitz family and Pentariver Group. Next to him is my father-in-law, Mr. Yahir Haimowitz.”

After listening to Ximena's introduction, Desmond and Quiana hurriedly greeted, “Hello. We'll be a family in the future.”

Yahir and Yosef glanced at them indifferently without giving any response. There was even a hint of disdain flashing across their eyes.

Yahir uttered coldly, “Usher them inside first, so they don't block the way for important guests. Old Mr. Haimowitz will be here soon.”

Ximena, who had intended to show off, sensed Yahir's displeasure and quickly urged Desmond, his wife, and Finnegan, “That's enough. Hurry up and go inside instead of staying here to block the other esteemed guests. Find a secluded corner to sit inside the hall, and don't move to the front.”

Desmond and Quiana felt rather embarrassed. They could sense the three regarded them with contempt.

Nonetheless, the couple simply assumed Ximena was forced to treat them that way and steered Finnegan, who was suppressing his dissatisfaction, into the hotel.

“I've told you your partner's family should be of equal standing as ours.” Yahir swept his eyes across Finnegan's family in exasperation and chided Yosef, “Remember not to let these poor relatives interact with us too much. Otherwise, we'll never be able to get rid of them. Also, these people are not qualified to attend the engagement banquet. Come up with some way to drive them away before your granduncle arrives.”

He uttered those words openly in front of Ximena.

She didn't feel embarrassed or angry after hearing that. Conversely, she merely realized how inconsiderate she was. Wrapping her arms around Yosef's, she said, “Darling, this is all my fault. My parents wanted to expose my Uncle Desmond and his family to this kind of event, so I agreed to let them join us. If Dad doesn't like them, I'll tell my parents to chase them away immediately.”

“I'll let you handle it. Today's guests are all distinguished members of society. Your relatives' presence will only lower the standard of this place.”

Upon entering the banquet hall, Finnegan and his parents found a corner to sit.

Looking at the spacious hall, which could fit over a hundred banquet tables, Quiana was slightly nervous. “He's indeed a member of the prestigious Haimowitz family, being able to host such a grand spectacle for an engagement. Would the ceremony be more magnificent than this during the official wedding? How much money would that cost?”

Desmond was also shocked. Still, his maturity as a man allowed him to stay composed and keep his astonishment to himself.

Finnegan said, “Mom, my engagement and wedding ceremonies in the future will be even grander than this, so you and Dad can feel proud too.”

His parents merely thought he was consoling them.

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