Chapter 886: Chapter 886 Call Someone_1
After withdrawing her gaze, she then turned to look at Arnold Simmons, her words neither respectful nor without a hint of mockery, "Uncle, who is this?"
Of course, she understood the relationship between the two; asking directly was but a way to gauge Arnold’s attitude.
However, before Arnold could answer, Hannah already extended her hand generously, with a radiant and charming smile, "Hello, I’m your uncle’s girlfriend."
These words not only stunned the onlookers but also dumbfounded Tiffany Lynch.
Having known Jimmy Simmons from a young age, she naturally had a general understanding of the Simmons family affairs. Her most prominent impression of Arnold was the extreme aversion George River and Jimmy had for him, even resulting in his ostracization at school.
Yet, no one could have fathomed that the once despised illegitimate child would later hold such a position of high status and power—his methods... were indeed fierce enough to instill fear in people’s hearts.
However, what was fortunate now was that the Simmons clan was still ultimately under Jimmy’s say.
At least, that’s how Tiffany saw it, but she still hadn’t expected Hannah Winter to become involved with this man.
Thinking so, her gaze flitted toward Arnold—his face excessively handsome, but his eyes too cold and indifferent, a disconcerting aura that made people hesitant to look directly at him.
Perhaps due to memories from her youth, even though Tiffany longed for a man as strong and handsome as Arnold, she still looked down upon the status of an illegitimate child.
In response to Hannah’s words, Jimmy simply passed it off with a laugh, but his eyes were on Arnold, clearly waiting for him to make a statement.
The others harbored the same expectation.
After all, in the eyes of most people, the two of them were at most involved in a financial relationship.
Arnold did not shift his gaze to anyone else, instead, somewhat displeased, he took hold of Hannah’s hand that had been extended in greeting and held it in his own.
Only then did his indifferent gaze sweep over the young man in front of him, calmly stating, "Yes, this is your little auntie, call her."
Was this... a sign that their wedding was approaching?
In front of everyone, Arnold recognized his relationship with Hannah as serious, not merely a fling.
In an instant, many women looked at Hannah with eyes full of jealousy, Tiffany included.
She had not expected Hannah Winter to have such finesse, not only engaging George River and Jackie Qualls but also coaxing Arnold into publicly acknowledging her.
Jimmy’s smile deepened, his gaze landing on Hannah with a fixed, profound meaning, as if displeased, "Uncle, you’re serious this time?"
Arnold slightly squeezed the soft hand within his grasp, his gentle cooing bearing a hint of pressure, "It seems the Simmons family education has not taught you not to meddle in the affairs of your elders."
The atmosphere fell silent for three seconds.
The girl’s soft voice suddenly emerged; a frown upon her brow, her smile slightly faded as if saddened, "Arnold, maybe we should just forget it. It seems your nephew is not yet accepting, and I don’t want to damage the relationship between you."
Arnold lowered his gaze to the girl’s clear and lively eyes, his hand on her waist tightened slightly, his look one of indulgent affection.
She paused, then looked toward the man opposite her who had completely retracted his smile, her voice dropping, soft and hoarse, "If he doesn’t want to call me that, it’s fine. Honestly, it doesn’t really matter to me."
At this moment, Hannah’s demeanor appeared much like that of a magnanimous elder, her eyes looking upon the two in front of her with benevolence.
This nearly pushed Tiffany to the brink of collapse.
