Chapter 57: Chapter 57

Chapter 57 I Would Be Even More Reckless.

The dinner had not officially started at this time. Everyone was scattered around, sizing up the exhibits.

Grace’s call made them all crane their necks towards them.

Helena caught a glimpse of Nolan’s furrowed brow and, linking her arm with his, explained, “Grace and

Peyton are classmates and they’ve had some disagreements in the past. As Nolan, it’s not quite

appropriate for you to meddle in the girls‘ personal matters.”

Nolan withdrew his arm from her arm and calmly adjusted his tie.

Helena saw the opportunity and decided not to get closer to him. She continued to remind him,

“Moreover, you are already divorced from her. If you help her, what will others think of your relationship

with her? We are about to get engaged, and the hospital is also in preparation. If there are any

negative rumors about you at this time, it will greatly impact the stock price of the Dalton Group. Both

emotionally and logically, you should draw a line with her.”

“Who said I was going to help her?” Nolan left without even looking back.

Grace escalated, pointing at Peyton’s face provocatively. “Everyone, take a good look. It’s this thief who

didn’t even have an invitation sneaking in. Pay attention to your valuable belongings. Don’t let them be

stolen without even realizing it.

“Where is the person in charge? How do you guys handle things? You even let in such a petty thief.”

Jaxon’s son, Addison, appeared in a hurry. Addison had never seen Peyton before. He casually

glanced at her attire and came to a

conclusion. “Miss, please leave.‘

Peyton found it funny and was not angry. “Why should I leave?”

Addison explained, “Miss, every position here was determined based on the amount of donation. There

is no place for you here.’

“Yes. Why waste words with a shameless woman like her? We don’t know if she has detoxed or not.

She’s dressed like that. We feel embarrassed just standing next to her.”

Words from everyone flew towards Peyton like blades from all directions. Although they didn’t

physically harm, they cut deep and made the unseen wounds bleed. Human words were the sharpest

weapon.

Peyton stood still, with no expression on their face, and spoke calmly, “I donated money.”

“You donated? What did you donate with? Did you donate five dollars or three dollars? Speak up and

let everyone hear.‘

Peyton didn’t want to make a big deal out of it. She reluctantly found herself in this situation and could

only say lightly, “80 million dollars.

Nolan’s gaze fell coldly upon her. His handsome brows furrowed.

He knew that Peyton was indifferent to fame and wealth, and she completely disdained lying.

He gave her 160 million dollars. She then donated 80 million dollars. What is she thinking?

“80 million dollars? Are you sure?”

Helena added, “Ms. Schmitt, people should be honest. Lies will always be exposed. If you can’t even

produce an invitation letter, what are you

pretending to be?”

“Who said she didn’t have an invitation letter?”

“Who said she didn’t donate?”

Kadence and Jaxon’s voices resounded in unison. They both rushed from opposite directions!

Jaxon stopped in front of Nolan. “Mr. Dalton, long time no see. I knew you were coming, a last–minute

addition. Please come this way.”

Nolan’s expression turned cold. “Thank you.

Jaxon immediately called out to Peyton. There was a noticeable warmth on his face, “Peyton, I’m sorry.

Addison and the others had the same expression. She quickly confirmed, “Dad, did she really donate

80 million dollars?”

Jaxon glared at Addison fiercely. “Ms. Schmitt is kind, unlike you, a clueless idiot.

When Jaxon turned his face, he became friendly again. “Ms. Schmitt, I personally prepared your seat.

Please come this way.”

His respectful attitude made everyone gasp in astonishment. This little girl, wearing a down jacket,

really donated 80 million dollars!

Was she crazy?

This sentence was like a slap fiercely thrown in Grace and Helena’s faces. Kadence was absolutely

thrilled!

Peyton passed by Helena expressionlessly, not even giving her a glance.

Kadence deliberately paused for a moment, “Soon to be Mrs. Dalton, Ms. Chase. After all this time,

you’re still sitting behind Peytie. Who gave you the courage to boast in front of her?”

“Kadence, you were being too reckless.‘

Kadence raised an eyebrow at her. “If you were to die, I could be even more audacious in front of your

grave. Do you believe me?”

Helena did not speak.

The frustration in Kadence’s heart disappeared in an instant.

Kadence did not sit next to Peyton, but chose to sit next to Helena. Kadence raised her hand. “Hey, I

am Peytie’s good friend. Can you get

me a seat?”

“Sure.”