Chapter 413

Ariana could have skipped the banquet altogether, especially considering her pregnancy. But thoughts of Allison made her decide it was better to attend after all. The evening of the banquet arrived swiftly. Lambert, holding Ariana's hand, led her into the venue. Most attendees were aware that Lambert was likely the heir to the Stone family, and thus treated him with a certain level of respect. Even those from the elite circles who hadn't interacted much with him before came over with smiles and greetings, engaging in business-related conversations. Ariana, however, found little interest in these discussions. She signaled to Lambert that he didn't need to stay by her side and should focus on networking. After all, the purpose of such gatherings was to foster connections across various sectors. Lambert, though not particularly fond of these social obligations, preferred to stay close to Ariana. But she bluntly reminded him that Allison and Fanny, whom she had just met, were there to keep