She Made a Comeback as a Renowned Doctor

Chapter 739: Chapter 739 Mutual Torment

The nearby young ladies forced a laugh, "Miss Armstrong, your taste is truly... unique."

Lily Armstrong’s hands at her sides tightened slightly.

Aria Richardson no longer tangled with her and walked directly inside; the banquet hall was already crowded with guests.

Upon seeing her outfit, everyone burst into laughter.

"Look quickly, who’s that? What on earth is she wearing? A pink puffy dress, with two big red flowers embroidered on her chest, it’s hilarious."

"Yeah, who is this person? Is she here to entertain us? This dress choice is just too ugly."

"I think it’s Miss Richardson from the Richardson Family, Aria."

"No way, Aria? Her dresses at previous parties were quite nice. What got into her today, wearing this and showing up? Plus, isn’t she Young Master Knox’s fiancée now? How did Young Master Knox allow her to come out like this and be embarrassed?"

"Maybe Young Master Knox likes her style, hahaha."

Natalie Rogers stepped out at an opportune moment, glancing scornfully at Aria before directly refuting the person’s words, "Fiancée? My son certainly doesn’t have a fiancée like her."

Hearing Natalie’s words drew the crowd’s attention.

Although Natalie said that, everyone knew about the grand engagement proposal by Alexander Knox to the Richardson Family.

It was undeniable that Aria Richardson was Alexander Knox’s fiancée.

Unless...

Her future mother-in-law refused to accept this daughter-in-law.

Sensing an impending drama, no one left.

Natalie scrutinized Aria from head to toe, sarcastically, "Just look at her, in what way is she worthy of my son."

Someone nearby laughed, "Whether she’s worthy or not, doesn’t your son still have to marry her, Mrs. Knox? After all, she’s your future daughter-in-law, don’t be so harsh."

"Exactly, Mrs. Knox, why belittle your future daughter-in-law like this?"

"What a joke, future daughter-in-law, let me clarify, I don’t want her as my daughter-in-law at all. If she wasn’t clinging to my son, he wouldn’t even have gone to the Richardson Family to propose."

Natalie’s statement made her stance clear, she disapproved of this daughter-in-law and didn’t want her.

Originally, those who envied Aria due to Alexander’s grand proposal to the Richardson Family turned their envy into ridicule.

People circled around Aria, assessing her as if she were a spectacle, while Aria stood silently, her expression unchanged.

Lily Armstrong had composed herself and slowly walked over, her gaze settling on Aria, whose eyes clearly saw the mockery and disdain in Lily’s eyes.

Lily stopped beside Aria, her attire completely overshadowing Aria. Compared to Aria’s outfit, she appeared sexy, elegant, and noble, making a striking impression.

She then curved her lips slightly, softly calling to Natalie, "Auntie."

"Ah yes," Natalie grasped Lily’s hand with fondness in her eyes, "Lily is the daughter-in-law in my heart, unlike some people who are trying to climb up the social ladder like a gold-digger."

Aria, who hadn’t spoken all this while, opened her mouth, "Since you feel that way, just call off the engagement. Your son can marry the woman you like."

Natalie looked at Aria with disgust, "Breaking off the engagement is for us to propose. We don’t want you, who are you to propose it to us?"

"Who said there’s going to be a break-off?"

A deep voice came through as Alexander Knox strode in, his gaze lingering on Aria for a moment before turning to look at Natalie and Lily.

Lily saw Alexander, her eyes softened, "Alexander."

Alexander ignored her and asked again, "Who said there’s going to be a break-off?" noveldrama

Natalie and Lily paused for a moment, Lily squeezing Natalie’s hand.

Natalie reacted, and facing Alexander’s stern face, she pushed Lily in front of him, saying, "I mentioned breaking off the engagement. Alexander, you should take a good look at Lily, then look at her. The difference is immense, one is in the sky, and the other is on the ground, they simply cannot be compared."

Indeed, if the two of them stood together tonight, Lily’s attire would certainly overshadow Aria’s.

Describing it as one in the sky and one on the ground was not an exaggeration.

And anyone with eyes could see that Lily Armstrong had feelings for Alexander Knox.

Everyone watched the potential drama, curious about how Alexander would choose.

"Alexander, we’ve known each other since childhood. You know my feelings for you. Miss Richardson isn’t suitable for you. I’m more suitable for you than she is."

Lily looked confidently at Alexander; she believed he would choose her over a disgraceful fiancée, especially when she was dazzling.

Alexander gave her a sideways glance, then reached for Aria’s hand.

Aria felt a twist in her heart and wanted to pull away, but his grip was like a shackle, strong and inescapable.

Alexander’s deep, dark eyes fixed on Aria, "I won’t break off the engagement."

Aria looked into his eyes, as if he was saying, you’ll never escape from me in this lifetime.

A crack appeared in the expression on Lily’s face, her hand clenched tightly around her skirt.

Regarding this outcome, someone nearby let out a low laugh.

"She tried to cling to him but unfortunately, Young Master Knox doesn’t want her. How pitiful."

"It’s quite pitiful. The dress Miss Richardson is wearing was gifted by Miss Armstrong, intended to overshadow her, yet even though one is in the sky and one is on the ground, Young Master Knox still chose Miss Richardson. Ultimately, the embarrassment is hers."

"Miss Armstrong gave the dress to Miss Richardson? No wonder, I initially thought Miss Richardson had lost her mind, wearing such an ugly dress."

"But if she knew it was ugly, why wear it? Isn’t that playing into Miss Armstrong’s hands? And why does Miss Richardson seem eager to end the engagement with Young Master Knox?"

"Mrs. Knox says Miss Richardson is clinging to her son, but it seems more like Young Master Knox is clinging to Miss Richardson."

Lily’s hands trembled slightly as emotions churned within her eyes, suppressed, then churned again, ending up as a stiff smile as she turned to look at Natalie.

Natalie’s face was similarly grim.

Alexander tightened his grip on Aria’s hand and pulled her to his side, lowering his voice close to her ear, "Since we’re mutually tormenting each other, if you don’t let me have my way, how can I let you have yours?"

Aria’s brow furrowed deeply, "You’re insane."

"There’s an outfit prepared for you upstairs. Go change. Don’t appear in this outfit again."

With that, Alexander signaled for two waiters and bodyguards, releasing Aria’s arm, "Escort her upstairs to change. If she’s unwilling, force her."

With a dark look, Aria was escorted upstairs by four people, forced to change into a beautiful dress before being allowed out.

Seeing the bodyguards still trailing her, Aria said coldly, "I’ve changed into the clothes your master ordered, now I need to use the bathroom. Do you need to follow me there too?"

The two bodyguards glanced at the nearby bathroom and nodded, retreating.

Aria walked straight into the bathroom, and a slap came right at her.

"Slap."

Lily clutched her face, staring at Aria in disbelief.

Aria shook off her hand, coldly glaring at her. Having noticed Lily following her, she was prepared, seizing Lily’s arm in the moment Lily struck, and giving her a slap in return.