Chapter 57
Ileana’s face went pale, but she forced a tight smile, refusing to let her composure crack.
“What… Cole, what do you mean by that?”
No one answered her. The moment their eyes met, everyone quickly looked away, pretending to be occupied with something else.
“For an event like this, the hosts are supposed to send out invitations at least a week in advance,” Lucy explained quietly, suddenly appearing at Ileana’s side to offer a bit of context. “A verbal invite doesn’t count–if anything, it’s considered disrespectful to the guests.”
As the awkwardness thickened, Stella perked up with a mischievous glint in her eye. To Ileana, it was nothing short of open provocation.
“What’s the matter, are you nervous or just indifferent? Want me to introduce you to an etiquette coach?” Stella teased, her tone breezy and deliberately casual.
Ileana clenched her fists so tightly her nails dug into her palms. Still, she managed a strained smile, biting back her anger as she looked at Stella.
the tremor in her voice. “My parents have been so busy planning my welcome party that they haven’t had time to worry about the details. They
that so? Well, you’d better get on it. Embarrassing yourself in front of the class is one thing, but making a scene at
sweet, but Ileana could only grit
for your concern, Stella. I’ll be careful not
Mr. Tate hired Justin to design your dressing
of course,” Ileana replied, her pupils contracting, but she nodded with
beat. “Justin, that’s not cool–taking on such a big project and you didn’t
1/2
14.41
Chapter 57
miss. “What the hell! Is the guy from the Tate family out of his mind? If he were here in person, I’d kick him out myself! Who does he think he is, ordering me around? And calling her the ‘Tate family’s precious daughter‘–oh, I’m so
ashen. Her eyes reddened, and tears began to stream down her cheeks. She looked like
of my life. I tried to let it go, but you keep targeting me
Read A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power - Chapter 57
Read Chapter 57 with many climactic and unique details. The series A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power one of the top-selling novels by Novelxo. Chapter content chapter Chapter 57 - The heroine seems to fall into the abyss of despair, heartache, empty-handed, But unexpectedly this happened a big event. So what was that event? Read A False Heiress's Guide to Love and Power Chapter 57 for more details