Eric Jiang appeared calm on the surface, but inside he was already burning with anxiety.
Helen Jiang had run into trouble repeatedly today, making anyone suspicious.
Cecilia Gu saw Eric Jiang cast a pleading look her way. She sighed inwardly and continued to speak up for Helen Jiang, "I just noticed Helen didn't look well. Is she feeling unwell?"
With Cecilia Gu's question, Eric Jiang finally went along and replied, "Yes, I'm really sorry. Helen is the hostess today, but she got a bit too nervous and had some minor health issues. She's being treated right now and will be here soon. We truly apologize!"
As a married woman, and a pregnant one at that, Cecilia Gu's presence here already said a lot.
It was obvious—anyone who wanted to marry into the Jiang Family, or win Helen Jiang's hand, had to get past Cecilia Gu first!
So, when Cecilia Gu spoke up for Helen Jiang, the others quickly chimed in, "No need to worry, Mr. Jiang. Miss Jiang's health comes first. We don't mind waiting a little."
Eric Jiang's handsome looks made many of the heiresses present secretly swoon.
Seeing Eric Jiang speak, those heiresses smiled gracefully and tactfully, assuring him it was no problem.
After waiting for about ten minutes, Helen Jiang finally arrived, fashionably late.
For some reason, Helen Jiang really did look unwell, which fit Eric Jiang's explanation about her needing medical attention.
"I'm so sorry, I'm not feeling well. I just got a shot," Helen Jiang said, taking advantage of the situation, lying without even thinking twice.
Cecilia Gu's gaze landed on Helen Jiang's hand, her eyes flickering with doubt: Why was Helen gripping her hand so tightly?
But no one else noticed Helen Jiang's strange behavior, and everyone smiled warmly, "Miss Jiang, you've worked hard!"
Now that the hostess had arrived, everyone took their seats.
As the highest-ranking guest, Cecilia Gu naturally took the seat of honor beside Eric Jiang.
Everyone else sat according to their status and rank.
Soon, the chefs brought out lunch.
Cecilia Gu was actually feeling a bit hungry, so she slowly started eating the food in front of her.
Everyone here was from high society, so their table manners were impeccable.