When Her Death Couldn't Break Him (Cecilia and Nathaniel) novel Chapter 458

Chapter 458 Out Of Your League
Ralph and Paula made a special visit to George today, their goal being to discuss a valuable plot of land in the heart of Tudela.

With the Evans family now connected to the Rainsworths through marriage, Paula and Ralph assumed that their family ties would give them leverage. Since the Rainsworths shared a strong relationship with the Sinclairs, they believed that simply showing up and chatting would be enough to secure the deal.

What Paula hadn't counted on was an unexpected presence in the room. The moment she entered the living room, her eyes landed on Jonathan. There was something familiar about him, but she couldn't quite place it. After all, she had only met Elliot briefly once before.

George, seated comfortably, sipping coffee, didn't bother getting up to greet them. Both Ralph and Paula were seasoned players in the business world, and George knew all about their reputation. Their dealings had always been underhanded, and if it weren't for the arranged marriage between Ralph's daughter and Nicholas, George would never have let them set foot in his home.

“Mr. Evans, Mdm. Paula, have a seat,” George said, his tone indifferent.

Ralph and Paula sat down without hesitation. Paula's gaze once again fell on Jonathan, who looked poised and composed in his tailored suit, exuding a maturity well beyond his years. Beside him was Vivian, whom Paula had known for some time. Though Vivian wasn't a traditional beauty, she carried herself with an air of sophistication, and she was lucky enough to marry into the prestigious Sinclair family, given her humble family background.

Paula's mind wandered, but she finally spoke up. “Vivian, do you still remember me? Back in the day, when you were in college with Ceci, you used to visit our home often. Do you recall?”

Vivian chuckled softly. “Of course, I remember. I also remember the first time I visited your house. You practically threw me out, saying someone like me, a nouveau riche's daughter, had no place associating with the prestigious Smith family,” Vivian said with a smile that didn't reach her eyes.

George hadn't expected to hear this. He had a particular fondness for Vivian, his future granddaughter-in-law, and his authority was unmistakable as he spoke. “Mdm. Paula, isn't it interesting that my future granddaughter-in-law, Vivian, is marrying into your family? Is she still out of your league?”

Paula's face immediately drained of color. “Oh, this must be a misunderstanding! I would never have done such a thing. Vivian must have remembered it wrong,” Paula said quickly.