Spoiled by Mr. Russell novel Chapter 449

Chapter 449

Even Derrick could not hide his obvious shock. Though it was a private matter, for people with their status in society, the only way that you could meet your partner was most likely from an arranged marriage. It was impossible for news not to travel if someone from their social hierarchy got married or was engaged

Alexander was always deemed an eligible bachelor in most women‘s eyes. They were all dying to date him or even try getting married to him. However, there was never a rumor about him dating or being interested in anyone.

He was always only focused on his work and how to build up the Russell family. Now getting the news of his engagement so suddenly was a shock to Derrick, plus it was coming from Alexander himself. It was just unbelievable.

“Fiancee?” Benedict yelled with his eyes wide–opened, looking at Lily.

“Enough, Benedict!” Derrick reprimanded him sternly for his rudeness.

He immediately regained his composure and addressed Lily politely, “This was surprising yet wonderful news. How should I address this young lady then?” “Hello, Mr. Tanner. My name‘s Lily Christian,” Lily extended her hand politely toward him for a handshake. He was, after all, a family friend and an elder.

Derrick hesitated for a moment. Her name sounded familiar to him. He pondered for a short while before asking, “You‘re Mr.

Lodge‘s granddaughter?”

This time, Lily was more surprised than he was. The Lodge family had always kept a low profile, plus they had a lot of extended family members and several apprentices, so not many people knew exactly who was from the main family except the few famous ones.

Maybe it was because he knew of her identity now, or he was being nice on behalf of Alexander. Derrick looked at his son and said, “Since you‘ve made some new friends, you should spend some time getting to know each other!”

He then turned around and walked back toward the banquet hall. The tense atmosphere eased further as Derrick left. Without the presence of an older person, all of them could finally relax.

When Lily turned around to glance at Benedict, she noticed that he was studying her closely with a strange expression on his face. She immediately walked toward him.

“Benedict Tanner,” Lily said. His family‘s name was Tanner, so the young carpenter she met at a small wood carving store was actually a member of the Tanner family from Ruby City. Benedict raised his eyebrow in confusion. His name sounded strange from the way Lily was saying it.