CHAPTER 168: CHAPTER 169: THE JOHNSON FAMILY’S FEMALE HEIR

"Noah Phillips, how did you end up here?"

Noah didn’t expect to meet someone who knew him and was surprised. Upon seeing the man in front of him, he smiled, "Alistair, long time no see."

"Yeah, almost a year now. I heard that your Genesis Group is planning to expand into the Westoria Market; your business is growing bigger and bigger."

"Let’s not talk about business today."

"How come you are here?"

Noah looked at Sienna Johnson. Alistair followed his gaze and, seeing the charming beauty holding a glass of wine, marveled, "Miss Johnson has completely stolen the show today! You didn’t come for her, did you?"

"Yes, I came for her!" Noah’s gaze never left Sienna.

Alistair looked at him in surprise. "Don’t tell me you’ve fallen for her?"

"Is it strange that I’ve fallen for her?"

Alistair observed Noah. Noah had always been a steady and self-disciplined man. In all the years Alistair had known him, he had never seen Noah with a girlfriend. Yet today, he openly admitted his interest in a woman. This is incredibly rare! I absolutely have to post this on my Story later. The Story will definitely be buzzing with this news.

"Noah, you really have good taste..."

Alistair smiled slyly. "I was thinking of chatting her up myself. But since you’re interested, I won’t steal your thunder. You’d better thank me properly; I’ve just removed one potential rival from your path!"

Sienna tonight was exactly his type: noble and elegant, yet also refreshingly refined and uncommon. He couldn’t find more suitable adjectives, so he could only describe her as ’charming.’

"No wonder even someone as self-disciplined as you is tempted. She’s only 22 and already so captivating. In a few more years, when she fully blossoms... she’ll be a true femme fatale..." Alistair sighed.

Sienna’s dazzling appearance had caused a stir in Sileria City’s social circles. Everyone was inquiring about her. Once they learned she was the Johnson Family heir and that news had spread of her intention to find a husband to marry into her family, some of the more unscrupulous types clearly began to harbor lustful designs.

Not to mention the wealth of the Johnson Family, Sienna’s beauty alone was enough to make many men’s hearts flutter.

Noah stood beside them, his expression cold as he scanned the men ogling Sienna with lecherous eyes, looking thoroughly displeased. The sheer force of his resentment was enough to make any women nearby give this area a wide berth.

...

"Did you know? Miss Johnson is looking for a man to marry into her family."

"What, are you thinking of trying?"

"If my dad agreed, I really would."

"Haha, your family only has you as a son. If you were to marry into her family as a live-in son-in-law, wouldn’t that mean the end of your Jones Family line?"

"Don’t you have an older brother? Why don’t you go?"

"A real man would never let a woman walk all over him!"

From where Noah and Alistair stood, they overheard the men’s entire discussion. Noah’s face darkened. Even Alistair hadn’t expected that Sienna wasn’t looking to marry out, but to take a husband into her family.

"Noah, your family also only has you as a son!"

Noah didn’t reply.

"Your family would never let you become a live-in son-in-law."

"..."

"Sigh... she’s a beauty, but what a pity..." Alistair knew Noah’s family background. With that kind of prestigious upbringing, and Noah being the sole male heir, how could his family possibly allow him to marry into another family?

Alistair patted Noah’s shoulder, feeling a sense of regret for him.

Indeed, one cannot have both River Hill and beautiful women!

...

After making her rounds, Sienna, with her formidable memory, had managed to remember most of the guests. Although she hadn’t formed deep connections, she could exchange a few words with everyone.

In the future, these connections would become her resources, and she must make good use of them.

"Are you very tired, Miss?" Kiki asked.

Sienna returned to her room to change, sinking onto the seat before her dressing table, too exhausted to move.

"My face is cramping from all the smiling." Sienna rubbed her cheeks, looking at her reflection in the mirror. Soon, I’ll have to live wearing this mask all the time.

"Miss, Old Madam Johnson asked you to come out and cut the cake."

Sienna had only rested for ten minutes, and now she had to put on her social mask and go out to entertain again. "Alright. Tell Grandma I’ll be there in five minutes."

"Yes, Miss!"

"Sienna, here’s your evening gown." Kiki brought her the white evening gown.

Sienna changed into the white evening gown, touched up her makeup, and went out to socialize again.

...

The birthday banquet was scheduled for 7:00 p.m. It was now 6:50 p.m., with only ten minutes until the festivities would officially begin.

The hall was already bustling with people. The ladies vied with each other in glamorous attire, and the men were no exception, all dressed in impeccably tailored suits. Despite their refined appearances, the topic of their discussion was anything but.

The news of Sienna seeking a husband to marry into her family was a far more sensational topic than her inheriting the Johnson Family’s company.

Sienna, arm-in-arm with her elegant grandmother, ascended the stage in the banquet hall.

"Ladies and gentlemen, good evening. First of all, I am delighted that all of you could take precious time out of your busy schedules to attend my granddaughter Sienna Johnson’s birthday banquet."

"..."

"On the occasion of my granddaughter’s birthday banquet, I have two announcements to make today..."

Everyone held their breath, their attention fixed on the still-imposing Old Madam Johnson on the stage.

"The first announcement..." Old Madam Johnson spoke slowly, her words clear and sonorous. "My granddaughter, Sienna Johnson, will become the heir to the Johnson Family! Most of you here are her elders and peers. I hope you will all help and guide her, enabling her to go further..."

"..."

"The second announcement is that my granddaughter, Sienna Johnson, will seek a husband to marry into our family and continue the Johnson family bloodline!"

Sienna stood calmly on the stage, composed and unfazed. Her face was adorned with delicate makeup, and she wore a flowing, ethereal white chiffon gown, her beauty outshining the most vibrant flower.

After finishing her announcements, her grandmother said, "Sienna, Grandma wishes you a happy birthday."

Sienna hugged her grandmother and said gratefully, "Grandma, thank you for your support."

A grand ten-tiered cake was presented, adorned with twenty-two lit candles for her twenty-second birthday.

Sienna held the knife, which was tied with a bow, and was about to cut the cake when suddenly a familiar male voice called out, "Wait!"

Noah emerged from the crowd. He was dressed in a dark suit and a white shirt, looking exceptionally handsome and suave.

"Who is he?"

The social circles of Sileria City were not familiar with Noah, but judging by his demeanor, he was clearly not an ordinary person.

"Baby, happy birthday."

Noah brought his hand out from behind his back. In it, he held a sapphire-blue velvet gift box that gleamed softly under the lights.

"You really didn’t have to go to such expense. You already gave me the dress and the earrings." Sienna didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. Was he trying to make up for all the birthday gifts he’d missed over the years in one go?

"You must accept this!"