Chapter 542: The New Year Would Be Even Better
Calix brought Leslie and Calliope to greet the guests after they finished eating. The banquet was still in full swing as the people mingled with one another, sharing stories and jokes.
"Aiya, I finally could meet you, Mrs. Xu. Oh! Seems like you wear the necklace this young Mr. Xu got from the auction. It indeed looks lovely on you."
Mrs. Feng was among the happiest when Calix introduced Leslie and Calliope to her. The older woman’s remarks cast a lovely shade of pink on Leslie’s cheeks while Calix smiled proudly.
"Thank you, Mrs. Feng. It’s my pleasure to meet you. My husband has mentioned that you met at the auction before."
Leslie still struggled with making small talk with the guests, worrying about her conduct with the people who had been in high society far long before her. Fortunately, she managed herself better than expected.
"Hehe~ I just couldn’t wait to see the lady who snatches this bachelor’s heart. Jokes aside, I wish you two well, Mrs. Xu."
Leslie happily accepted Mrs. Feng’s well wishes. Calix also did the same.
The family of three mingled with the other guests after moving from Mrs. Feng. Calliope’s excitement spiked when she began seeing her classmates from kindergarten.
A few of them were the children and grandchildren of the guests invited. Calix and Leslie let Calliope play with them, knowing that their daughter would feel bored without doing much.
The little children played at one part of the hall, the one Harper specifically ordered the hotel to turn into a children’s playground. A white, short fence barricaded the area.
Toys, books and beanie bags were among the items placed in the play area. Calliope, Amelia and the other children stepped away from the boring adults’ chatting.