Behind the two were young mbers of the Norwood Family from this generation, including Silvester Norwood, Spencer Norwood, Finn Norwood, and Keith Norwood.
As the group entered the banquet hall, nurous discussions began to echo within.
"I’m so envious! So envious!!!"
"Wow! It’s like they’re the center of attention—a family head surrounded by stars! I’m so jealous of her!"
"Young Master Keith is so handso! I totally approve!"
"The Family Head is still so charming, but alas, I’m no match for Lady Norwood!"
The discussion mainly ca from the elite socialites present.
They looked enviously towards Selena Kensington, standing in the center like a star among stars.
With so many high-quality n surrounding her, and her husband being an exceptional man, which woman wouldn’t feel envious?
"Wait?! Is that necklace on Lady Norwood the ’Gift of the Goddess’?!"
A noblewoman suddenly exclaid.
As she spoke, many turned their gaze toward the erald pendant hanging around Selena Kensington’s neck.
Those who recognized the ’Gift of the Goddess’ exchanged looks of astonishnt.
"So this is the ’Gift of the Goddess’... Finally, I get to see it today!"
"Patriarch Norwood must truly adore his wife to have even found the ’Gift of the Goddess’ for her."
In the top social circles, the Gift of the Goddess is considered a status symbol.
And now, this pendant was adorning Selena Kensington.
This indirectly proved Sterling Norwood’s boundless affection for her.
For a mont, the noblewon and socialites grew even more envious of Selena Kensington.
As Selena Kensington and Sterling Norwood entered, the banquet hall resud its previous atmosphere.
But many were already preparing to approach the Norwood family for conversation.
Sterling Norwood raised his hand slightly, causing the younger mbers of the Norwood family to skillfully disperse around the room.
Their aim, naturally, was to mingle with the elite nobility.
Sterling Norwood lowered his gaze to look at Selena Kensington beside him, his eyes softening, "Care to rest a bit?"
There was a bit of ti before the banquet officially started.
Selena Kensington, having just entered, imdiately noticed Vivian Sutton in the distance, frantically waving at her.
Her smile deepened, "No need, I’ll go find Vivian and the others."
Sterling Norwood followed her gaze.
He saw them gathered over by the sofa.
"..."
"I see."
Sterling Norwood’s voice carried a hint of feeling abandoned.
Selena Kensington smiled at him, "It’s not going to be long, I’ll co find you soon, be good."
Subsequently, Selena Kensington left Sterling Norwood.
Sterling Norwood sighed and instructed Hope Norwood beside him, "Stay close to Lady Norwood."
"Yes."
Hope Norwood then followed Selena Kensington as well.
As Selena Kensington walked over, she encountered many socialites and noblewon eager to greet her.
Selena Kensington conveyed a smile of polite refusal.
They imdiately understood and refrained from disturbing her.
Selena Kensington reached the sofa where Vivian Sutton and the others were, and Vivian rushed over eagerly.
Selena Kensington quickly stopped her, "Be careful, my shoes might not withstand you today."
Selena Kensington was wearing thin high heels and wasn’t confident enough to catch Vivian gracefully if she lunged over.
Upon hearing Selena Kensington, Vivian Sutton pouted, "Fine."
Then she pulled Selena Kensington to sit down on the sofa.
"Cousin-in-law, you were truly radiant just now, like a star surrounded by stars!"
Once Selena Kensington sat down, Iris Sinclair eagerly spoke to her.
Selena Kensington smiled, "You’re exaggerating."
"I’ve spent over a week preparing for this banquet, and it’s almost over."
Then, she gazed at Ivy Norwood and Phoebe Osborne, "I haven’t seen you two in a while."
"I understand Ivy’s been abroad with Andre, but what have you been busy with?"
Phoebe Osborne stuck out her tongue, "I’ve been pretending it’s for work when really, I’m having fun with Ivy."
"By the way, cousin!"
Phoebe Osborne finished her sentence and quickly added.
"Ivy is pregnant."
Upon hearing this from Phoebe Osborne, Selena Kensington’s eyes widened.
Flash a hint of disbelief.
"Ivy, you’re pregnant?"
Ivy Norwood has only been married to Andre for a year, and she’s already pregnant.
Vivian Sutton and Iris Sinclair, upon hearing Phoebe Osborne, also gazed over in curiosity.
"No wonder Ivy’s been sitting there quietly, turns out she’s pregnant..."
Ivy Norwood, under the watchful eyes of everyone, instinctively placed her hand on her belly.
She shyly nodded, "Been pregnant for over a month."
Selena Kensington happened to be sitting next to her, gazing at her belly.
Over a month, it’s hard to tell.
But looking at Ivy Norwood gently caressing her belly, a trace of maternal love shone in her eyes.
Selena Kensington realized how much Ivy anticipates this child.
A subtle sense of longing appeared in her eyes.
A child...
She seed never to have thought about it.
But now, hearing Ivy’s pregnancy news, Selena Kensington couldn’t help but imagine if she and Sterling Norwood had a child, would the little one resemble her or Sterling Norwood more?
The thought of a soft baby calling her ’mom’ ward Selena Kensington’s entire heart.
She withdrew from her thoughts, gazing gently at Ivy Norwood, "Congratulations on becoming a mother soon."
Ivy Norwood smiled softly, "Thank you, cousin."
After chatting a little with Vivian Sutton and the others, the banquet was nearly ready to begin.
"I need to go."
Selena Kensington stood up.
Vivian Sutton waved her off, "Keep busy, you busy bee!"
Selena Kensington laughed and left, with Hope Norwood following closely.
Selena Kensington left them and headed toward the center stage.
All those who had been watching her now turned their attention towards the stage.
So even paused what they were doing.
Selena Kensington stood in the center of the stage, glanced over the crowd below.
She quickly spotted Sterling Norwood not far away.
The tension within her swiftly dissipated.
Selena Kensington smiled softly.
"Welco, everyone, to tonight’s banquet."
Her clear voice traveled through the microphone across the entire banquet hall.
People quickly gathered to look at Selena Kensington standing in the center of the venue.
Then, Selena Kensington proceeded with a few welcoming remarks.
’Clap clap clap clap...’
The room erupted into enthusiastic applause.
"Next, I’ll leave the stage to all of you."
Just as Selena Kensington finished speaking, soone moved the microphone away from the center of the room.
Then, a gentle lody began playing in the center of the hall.
Sterling Norwood approached.
He slightly bowed, one hand tucked behind his back, the other extended, "Dear lady, may I have the honor of a dance with you?"
His gaze held firmly on Selena Kensington, filled with deep affection and softness.
Selena Kensington chuckled lightly, teasingly scolding him, "You seem quite formal at tis like this."
Then she placed her hand onto Sterling Norwood’s hand.
Sterling Norwood escorted her to the center of the dance floor.
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