Chapter 689: Falling on the Ground
Normally, a dog wouldn't have a long memory, but Audrey told me that I'm a dog that's been given a potion, and I'm smarter than my kind...
Susie tilted her head and, with the help of the shadow behind the door frame, continued to look into the noisy hall. She soon remembered where she had seen those eyes before.
That was a long time ago, when its owner Audrey asked it to find a way to draw a person's appearance...
But looking closely, apart from the color of her eyes, she seemed to look different from the previous person. Her hair color was different, and various other facial features were also different... The "audience" instinct allowed Susie to quickly extract the appearance characteristics of the black-haired woman, but she felt that she had seen it wrong.
At this moment, the fight between the noble dogs behind it came to an end, and a black dog with smooth fur slowly approached and breathed at Susie in a flattering manner.
Susie's eyes and facial expression showed obvious disgust.
"Woof, woof."
It barked twice in a low voice, using "psychological suggestion" to let the black dog go back to the pile of pets to continue playing, and then lay back at the door bored, its eyes constantly scanning the other guests, like a diligent guard.
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"The Earl of Eastchester and his family just walked in. He likes to be addressed as Earl Hall and is proud of his own achievements rather than the territory inherited by his family."
Councilman Macht, an acquaintance of both Angel and Klein, was quietly introducing the guests entering the hall. This gentleman, who had also risen from the lower classes to the upper class, had frequent contact with them and had formed a relatively close circle of friends. Therefore, he quickly approached them after entering the hall.
"For example, the major shareholder of Backlund Bank?"
Angel asked with feigned curiosity.
"That's just one of his insignificant identities," Macht replied with a chuckle. "Next to him is his wife, Lady Catherine, his eldest son, Lord Hibbert, and his daughter, Miss Audrey. I just saw your eyes linger on her for a moment."
Without waiting for the two to answer, he continued:
"This is Backlund's most dazzling jewel. Her suitors include princes, duke heirs, and many other noble men."
After saying this, he looked at Dwayne Dantes beside him, hinting at something.
He meant for me not to harbor any delusions… Klein smiled, yet he felt a sense of emotion in his heart. Although he had long known from Angel that Miss Justice was the daughter of an earl, it wasn't until he truly entered Backlund's upper class society that he understood the power hidden behind the name "Earl Hall." Even without considering his century-old family connections, his status as a member of the House of Lords and the spokesperson for the Church of Evernight in the political world, his net worth of tens of millions of pounds alone was far beyond the reach of a "nouveau riche" like Baron Sindras.
Even if his only daughter, Audrey Hall, could not inherit the title and most of the property, she should still have personal assets of no less than hundreds of thousands of pounds...
If it weren't for the Tarot Club and my identity as the Fool, I probably would never have had the chance to have anything to do with a woman like this in my life.
At this moment, he felt Angel's doubtful gaze on him, and he quickly collected his thoughts and replied with a chuckle:
"I brought a female companion today, and I think this is the best choice for me."
With this answer, he dispelled the worries of both of them.
Hearing this, Senator Macht also laughed:
"I think the first time you met was at a dance at my house. I didn't expect that after only a month, your relationship has become so...close. It's really surprising."
At the same time, he greeted Earl Hall and his family, who had already arrived at the other end of the hall. He introduced Angel and Klein to the Earl, who was nearly fifty years old, whose skin was a little loose and whose belly was bulging due to lack of exercise, and several of his family members.
"Thank you, Macht, we have met several times now, and Miss Theresa has made a great impression on me."
Hibbert Hall returned the greeting with a smile and looked at Angel behind the congressman. In addition to admiration, there was also a hint of doubt in his eyes.
I always feel that she is more...attractive than the previous times we met?
The Earl's eldest son glanced furtively at Klein, who was standing with Angel. He assessed the distance between them and knew that he had no chance tonight. Therefore, he quietly gave up his position and said to his sister:
"Audrey, this is Mr. Dwayne Dantes, whom I mentioned to you before. Tonight's charity gala was generously sponsored by him."
At this moment, due to the "witch" charm that Angel, who had entered first, intentionally or unintentionally exuded, and the arrival of Audrey, Backlund's most dazzling gem, almost all eyes in the hall were focused here. Although this made Audrey feel a little uncomfortable, the aristocratic etiquette she had cultivated over the years and the qualities of an "audience member" allowed her to quickly calm down. With a smile on her face, she walked forward and said:
"I heard about your charity plan when I received the invitation. I believe that the poor people of Backlund, and even Loen, who are eager to change their fate with knowledge, will praise your generosity and kindness."
While praising the other person in an irrelevant way, Audrey's eyes were also gazing at the face of the Dixie businessman, whose temples were gray, but whose handsome face in his youth could still be seen.
As soon as she stepped into the hall, she could feel the gentleman's gaze on her. It was not the same gaze of amazement, appreciation, or even desire as that of other guests, but a kind of... surprise at seeing an acquaintance.
He knew me? And it wasn't just an acquaintance based on identity and appearance, but an acquaintance based on past interactions?
The same look appeared in the eyes of the black-haired woman beside him, but Audrey swore that with her Beyonder memory, she couldn't remember where she had seen the two of them before.
Could it be...
At this moment, the heel of her right foot hit a raised tile on the ground. Her whole foot suddenly stopped, but her body maintained its forward speed, causing her to fall forward involuntarily.
It’s over, my “bad luck”…
At that moment, Audrey could feel the slightly puzzled gazes of her parents beside her, who were almost too slow to react, her brother's futile attempts to support her, his body unable to keep up with his thoughts, and the subconscious dodging movement of Congressman Macht across from her, which was developed through battlefield training.
Klein moved his hands imperceptibly. His first thought was to step forward and help, but he immediately thought of Macht's instructions and his current identity, and hesitated for a moment.
Just as Audrey lunged forward in a rather unsightly manner, still debating whether to fall or use the extraordinary agility of the Beyonder to save herself in full view of the crowd, she suddenly felt someone gently supporting her shoulders, and her face softened as she fell into the arms of her savior.
She was hugged by Miss Christine Theresa, who seemed to know her!
It was not until then that Earl Hall and Lady Catherine behind him reacted. They hurried forward without regard for etiquette and supported their daughter.
"I'm fine, Dad." Audrey, who had regained her footing, smiled and reassured her parents. She then looked at Angel in front of her and said, "Thank you, Miss Theresa. Your quick assistance saved my image tonight."
"It's just a small favor. Besides, this kind of accident won't be a big deal in my life before I return to Loen."
Angel saved Audrey purely out of subconscious action, and his reaction speed was obviously beyond that of an ordinary person, so he could only use his "life experience in Trier" to make up for it and try to get away with it.
"I heard you lived in Trier for a few years. Is it that different from Backlund?"
Audrey, who was still in shock, asked back after hearing this.
"Trust me, it's much more chaotic there than Backlund..."
Angel said with a heartfelt sigh, stunning the beautiful lady in front of him.
After the small commotion, Earl Hall tactfully called the church servants over, pointed out the problem with the floor tile that tripped Audrey, and asked them to remind the guests not to repeat the same mistake. Then he took his daughter away from the focus of the crowd and sat down at the side of the hall, waiting for the party to begin.
This quickly dispersed the crowd's attention. After this accident, no one was in the mood to continue chatting. They all found their own seats and the hall quickly became quiet.
Afterwards, surrounded by several bishops and priests, an old man wearing a black robe with red and five holy emblems on his chest entered the hall through the gate. Under the gaze of everyone, he came to the shrine in front of the rows of seats.
"Good evening, Saint Anthony."
Including the high-ranking Earl Hall, Klein, who felt inexplicably trembling in front of the archbishop, and Angel, who had met him before, all stood up from their seats and bowed respectfully.
"Good evening, everyone," Anthony Stevenson politely returned the greeting, nodding four times on his chest to form a crimson moon. "Praise the Goddess."
"Praise the goddess."
The guests present were all believers of the goddess and responded in unison.
With the arrival of the presiding archbishop, the charity dinner officially began. As usual, everyone first prayed devoutly to the shrine of the goddess in their seats for three minutes. Then, the choir of St. Samuel's Church came in one after another and praised the goddess with their voices that could cleanse the soul.
The routine religious ceremony ended with increasingly loud singing, and the choir and most of the priests left. Apart from the invited guests, the only ones present were Archbishop Anthony and Elektra, the ceremonial bishop of St. Samuel's Church.
The latter was already familiar with Angel. Seeing her sitting with Dwayne Dantès, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly. Then he walked to a high wooden platform, stood behind a wooden table with a copy of "Night Revelation", and began the second agenda of the party: fundraising.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the bishop began to introduce Dwayne Dantes, the founder of the financial aid fund for the poor, which involuntarily drew everyone's attention in that direction.
But Angel felt a special gaze among them. She looked back secretly and found that it was Archbishop Anthony who had retreated to the side, as if he was completely immersed in shadow.
He is smiling and looking over here!
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