She Made a Comeback as a Renowned Doctor

All eyes were on Emma Winton, making her even more confident and graceful, while Aria Richardson showed no sign of stage fright.

"That's the eldest daughter of the Winton Family, right? I heard the Wintons are discussing a marriage alliance with the Lewis Family."

"Yes, it's her. On the night of Young Master Lewis's wedding banquet, I saw her getting along quite well with Young Master Lewis, so it should be settled."

"Then she'll become the Second Young Madam Lewis. The Winton Family may not match the Lewis Family, but I hear their eldest daughter is very accomplished, making her a good match for Young Master Lewis."

"Yeah, it seems we don't stand a chance. Sigh, my dad used to say the position of Young Madam Lewis was out of reach, but we should at least strive for Second Young Madam Lewis. I didn't expect such a strong competitor for that position."

Listening to the voices around her, Emma maintained her composure, responding with a polite smile.

"Emma." A lady in a light pink dress approached and took Emma's arm affectionately. "Emma, why are you so late? I've been waiting for you for ages. I heard you came to Emperor Capital, and I hosted this party especially for you."

Emma seemed equally affectionate towards the woman in pink, "Here I am, but there was a little delay on the way. I'll punish myself with three drinks later."

"Three drinks, no way. I wouldn't dare let the future Second Young Madam Lewis drink as punishment. I heard good things are happening with you and the second son of the Lewis Family."

Emma helplessly tapped the woman's forehead, "Chloe, stop talking nonsense."

"I'm not talking nonsense. I genuinely heard people spreading this around. You're so excellent; you're a perfect match for Young Master Lewis. We're all waiting to celebrate at your wedding with him," Chloe Woods said animatedly, holding Emma's hand.

Emma looked slightly helpless and glanced at Aria with an apologetic smile.

Aria's expression remained unchanged, raising an eyebrow slightly.

Emma turned and smiled apologetically to everyone, "Don't jump to conclusions. We do intend to form a marriage alliance with the Lewis Family, but this Miss Richardson here is actually Young Master Lewis's girlfriend."

These words immediately shifted almost everyone's attention to Aria Richardson.

Emma's words were interesting; she was essentially saying they indeed wanted to form a marriage alliance with the Lewis Family, but there was an obstacle.

Various gazes swept up and down over her, making Aria feel inexplicably uncomfortable.

Emma pulled Aria over with a large, generous smile, "Miss Richardson, sorry. Everyone was just joking. Don't take it to heart."

Aria also flashed a generous smile, "Mm, it's all just rumors. I naturally don't take it seriously."

Emma subtly raised an eyebrow.

Chloe Woods scrutinized Aria carefully for a moment before saying, "I remember you; you're the one who had major run-ins with Young Master Knox and Miss Armstrong, right?"

Aria felt a chill in her heart and did not deny it.

Chloe's eyes turned disdainful, "The Richardson Family seems to be at the bottom of the heap. With your background, you probably couldn't even meet Young Master Lewis, let alone be his girlfriend. How did you manage it?"

At these words, others' gazes also turned disdainful.

Clearly, no one agreed; if someone like Emma, with her family background, were with Young Master Lewis, they could accept it because they couldn't compete. But compared to the Richardson Family, many were vastly ahead, so how could Aria become Young Master Lewis's girlfriend?

What makes her better?

"How could Young Master Lewis be with her? It's really strange."

"Miss Winton looks like a natural pair with Young Master Lewis. What's the Richardson Family doing causing trouble? Besides, what kind of family is the Richardson Family to match with the Lewis Family?"

"Exactly, do they not understand proper social matchings and alliances?"

Chloe crossed her arms, giving a light snort, "Miss Richardson, people should know their limitations. You're not fit for Young Master Lewis. Just leave on your own accord to avoid holding him and Emma back."

Emma stood calmly to one side, listening to the tense exchange without any sign of agitation or emotion.

Seeing Chloe losing ground, Emma timely intervened, "Chloe, that's enough. Stop it."

Aria adjusted her dress and glanced around, "Seems I'm not very welcome here, so I should leave first."

"Miss Richardson." Emma held onto Aria with composed grace, "Since you're already here, stay a while longer. Otherwise, Young Master Lewis might think I'm bullying you. Chloe didn't mean it; she's just straightforward like me, but she's easy to get along with."

Emma guided Aria to sit and then summoned a server to bring two glasses of champagne, "Have a seat, Miss Richardson. Enjoy something to eat. Please pardon me for a moment."

With that, Emma pulled Chloe aside, "Alright, no need to be upset. She's actually Young Master Lewis's girlfriend, so there's no need to taunt her."

Chloe snorted, "Emma, your only flaw is being too upright. Why be so polite to women who want to climb the social ladder and cling on relentlessly? If you stay this way, when will you ever form a marriage alliance with Young Master Lewis? Better to let me handle it."

"What do you plan to do?"

"Help you, of course. To deal with women like her, you need some tactics."

Emma raised an eyebrow, "What tactics?"

Chloe smiled, "Just watch me."

Chloe walked towards Aria, holding a glass of red wine.