Hi Ex, Your Uncle Is My Hubby Now - Chapter 89: Chapter 89
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Autumn Leaf Mountain in Otush District was a maple-covered range that offered the most breathtaking views of Misori River.
When autumn painted the maple leaves crimson across the mountainside, Autumn Leaf Mountain transformed into Eldraeth City's most Instagram-worthy destination—a picture-perfect hotspot that drew influencers and visitors alike.
Thus, Autumn Leaf Mountain had earned its reputation as the crown jewel of Eldraeth City's landscape.
The Barnes family lived on Autumn Leaf Mountain.
The Barnes family estate covered nearly 35 thousand square feet, its towering outer walls enclosing a lush, contemporary garden within.
The moment the Jackson family's car passed through the manor gates, the Barnes family's butler received a call from the gatehouse.
Putting down the phone, the butler hurried to the main hall and announced to the family, "Miss Jackson and her company have arrived."
"Her company?" Dorian's half sister, Lily, asked.
Lily, Dorian's elder sister by seventeen years, was forty-five. Though divorced, she won custody of their daughter.
After the divorce, she returned to the Barnes family with her daughter and settled there permanently.
Lily crossed her arms and rose from the sofa, frowning as she demanded of the butler, "Who else is with her?"
The butler answered politely, "Also present are Noah, Oliver's eldest son, and Austin, Elias's eldest son."
Hearing Noah's name, Lily remained indifferent. But at the mention of Austin, her gaze immediately shifted to the elderly gentleman on the sofa.
"Dad, the Jackson family sent Austin along with Irene to our house—they're clearly backing her up."
Dorian's father, Mike, was already nearing seventy.
He had well-proportioned features, looking like an older version of Dorian.
Deep furrows creased the old man's brow, giving him an imposing presence that commanded respect even without a word.
Mike remained unmoved by his daughter's words.
His gaze fell on the young girl engrossed in her phone on the sofa. "Ruby, if I recall correctly, you and Austin were classmates in high school, right?
"Ruby, go welcome the guests for your grandpa."
Ruby was the daughter of Lily and the granddaughter of Mike.
After her parents' divorce, Ruby changed her surname to Barnes, taking her mother's surname.
At the mention of Austin's name, resentment surged through Ruby. "I'm not going!" she snapped.
Mike asked, "Why?"
Ruby opened her mouth, but the words caught in her throat.
She tossed her phone aside, crossed her arms defensively, and slumped against the sofa, her face a picture of displeasure. "There's bad blood between me and Austin. I don't want to see him."
Back in high school, Ruby had a secret crush on Austin.
As the apple of the Barnes family's eye, Ruby had it all—prestigious family lineage and powerful connections.
She was absolutely certain she could win Austin over.
On the eve of the Independence Day break during their senior year, Ruby boldly intercepted Austin and publicly declared her love for him.
To her utter humiliation, Austin politely rejected her right in front of all her best friends.
Since when had the golden girl ever been forced to swallow her pride like this?
From then on, Ruby deliberately rallied the whole class to ostracize Austin.
But Austin had unshakable willpower. No matter how much his classmates bullied and ostracized him, he always maintained an air of nonchalance.
Still fuming, Ruby hired a few thugs outside the school to teach him a lesson.
She got the thugs to break Austin's hand—ensuring he'd miss the SAT and learn a lesson he'd never forget.
But her plan failed.
Austin got lucky—a rookie female lawyer passing by happened to save him.
To make matters worse, Ruby ended up being hauled to the police station by that female lawyer.
Recalling that humiliating episode, Ruby hated Austin to the core. Pouting, she said, "I'm not going to receive him! If you want to, suit yourselves!"
"Ruby," Mike called his granddaughter's name in a measured tone. "Have I spoiled you too much? Now you won't even listen to me?"
Seeing her grandfather's displeasure, Ruby felt a chill of fear.
Seeing things were about to get out of hand, Lily gave her daughter a meaningful look. "Ruby, go with your Uncle Dorian to welcome the guests."
Finally, and with obvious reluctance, Ruby stood up and ran out to join Dorian in greeting the guests.
The Barnes family was enormous, with a staff of over thirty—including housekeepers, chefs, and gardeners.
Guided by a staff member, Noah pulled the car into the outdoor parking lot on the north side of the Barnes family's main villa.
When autumn painted the maple leaves crimson across the mountainside, Autumn Leaf Mountain transformed into Eldraeth City's most Instagram-worthy destination—a picture-perfect hotspot that drew influencers and visitors alike.
Thus, Autumn Leaf Mountain had earned its reputation as the crown jewel of Eldraeth City's landscape.
The Barnes family lived on Autumn Leaf Mountain.
The Barnes family estate covered nearly 35 thousand square feet, its towering outer walls enclosing a lush, contemporary garden within.
The moment the Jackson family's car passed through the manor gates, the Barnes family's butler received a call from the gatehouse.
Putting down the phone, the butler hurried to the main hall and announced to the family, "Miss Jackson and her company have arrived."
"Her company?" Dorian's half sister, Lily, asked.
Lily, Dorian's elder sister by seventeen years, was forty-five. Though divorced, she won custody of their daughter.
After the divorce, she returned to the Barnes family with her daughter and settled there permanently.
Lily crossed her arms and rose from the sofa, frowning as she demanded of the butler, "Who else is with her?"
The butler answered politely, "Also present are Noah, Oliver's eldest son, and Austin, Elias's eldest son."
Hearing Noah's name, Lily remained indifferent. But at the mention of Austin, her gaze immediately shifted to the elderly gentleman on the sofa.
"Dad, the Jackson family sent Austin along with Irene to our house—they're clearly backing her up."
Dorian's father, Mike, was already nearing seventy.
He had well-proportioned features, looking like an older version of Dorian.
Deep furrows creased the old man's brow, giving him an imposing presence that commanded respect even without a word.
Mike remained unmoved by his daughter's words.
His gaze fell on the young girl engrossed in her phone on the sofa. "Ruby, if I recall correctly, you and Austin were classmates in high school, right?
"Ruby, go welcome the guests for your grandpa."
Ruby was the daughter of Lily and the granddaughter of Mike.
After her parents' divorce, Ruby changed her surname to Barnes, taking her mother's surname.
At the mention of Austin's name, resentment surged through Ruby. "I'm not going!" she snapped.
Mike asked, "Why?"
Ruby opened her mouth, but the words caught in her throat.
She tossed her phone aside, crossed her arms defensively, and slumped against the sofa, her face a picture of displeasure. "There's bad blood between me and Austin. I don't want to see him."
Back in high school, Ruby had a secret crush on Austin.
As the apple of the Barnes family's eye, Ruby had it all—prestigious family lineage and powerful connections.
She was absolutely certain she could win Austin over.
On the eve of the Independence Day break during their senior year, Ruby boldly intercepted Austin and publicly declared her love for him.
To her utter humiliation, Austin politely rejected her right in front of all her best friends.
Since when had the golden girl ever been forced to swallow her pride like this?
From then on, Ruby deliberately rallied the whole class to ostracize Austin.
But Austin had unshakable willpower. No matter how much his classmates bullied and ostracized him, he always maintained an air of nonchalance.
Still fuming, Ruby hired a few thugs outside the school to teach him a lesson.
She got the thugs to break Austin's hand—ensuring he'd miss the SAT and learn a lesson he'd never forget.
But her plan failed.
Austin got lucky—a rookie female lawyer passing by happened to save him.
To make matters worse, Ruby ended up being hauled to the police station by that female lawyer.
Recalling that humiliating episode, Ruby hated Austin to the core. Pouting, she said, "I'm not going to receive him! If you want to, suit yourselves!"
"Ruby," Mike called his granddaughter's name in a measured tone. "Have I spoiled you too much? Now you won't even listen to me?"
Seeing her grandfather's displeasure, Ruby felt a chill of fear.
Seeing things were about to get out of hand, Lily gave her daughter a meaningful look. "Ruby, go with your Uncle Dorian to welcome the guests."
Finally, and with obvious reluctance, Ruby stood up and ran out to join Dorian in greeting the guests.
The Barnes family was enormous, with a staff of over thirty—including housekeepers, chefs, and gardeners.
Guided by a staff member, Noah pulled the car into the outdoor parking lot on the north side of the Barnes family's main villa.
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