Chapter 16

There were six centuries-old families in Croquen, divided between the north and the south.

The Fowlers, the Morses, and the Walkers controlled Richworth in the north, of which the Fowlers were the most powerful.

Meanwhile, the Maxwells, the Jeffersons, and the Snyders dominated Ashdale in the south.

Nonetheless, after the Maxwells emigrated overseas 20 years ago for unforeseen reasons, the Snyders gradually declined due to internal strife in the earlier years.

Therefore, at this moment, the most prestigious and influential family in Ashdale was the Jeffersons.

Old Mrs. Snyder and Mable’s grandma were best friends. The former even saved the latter when she was young.

Grandma Maura cherished the relationship and supported the Snyders all these years. She even intended to make the two families in-laws.

Hence, as soon as Mable came of age, she was called back to get engaged to Dane.

The engagement party five years ago was extremely high-profile and lavish under the Snyders’