Betrayed, Then Back For Blood

Chapter 23

Briar rarely attended parties abroad. First, she wasn’t interested in the fake, schmoozy scenes. Second, for certain reasons, she had to maintain some mystique, with many details in her profile being fabricated.

Not attending parties didn’t mean she was unfamiliar with the etiquette. It was not like walking the red carpet, where the main character had to make a grand entrance.

“Oh really? Saving the best for last?” Briar’s icy stare raked over the family crammed in her doorway–their fake smiles twisting the knife deeper with every “for your good“.

Edgar was dressed quite formally today, even matching his outfit with Halle’s gown in the same color. Even Beatrice’s dress seemed to steal the spotlight with its bold red, off–shoulder design. Camden was absent, as the Jennings family’s youngest son, he had already gone out to greet the guests.

The intentions of this family of four were crystal clear. They were blocking her door now to make sure she didn’t show up too early and ruin their plans.

The thing was, they thought they were hiding it well, but their smug faces were too obvious for Briar to ignore.

Making her the last to appear, claiming it was a grand finale, was actually to let everyone see how perfectly matched and loving Javier and Beatrice were before she showed up.

So, when she finally appeared, Javier could announce their engagement cancellation with righteous justification, gaining more public approval.

It would also “introduce” her to the entire high society, making her the laughingstock, a joke of the whole Shoneport. Wherever she went, people would introduce her like this. “Look! That’s the Jennings family’s daughter who got dumped by Mr. Javier Hargreaves.”

“The ballroom’s buzzing, Sweetheart.” Edgar’s voice dripped honeyed venom. “Play nice–would I ever steer you wrong? Fresh off the plane, you are clueless about our circles. This is just Daddy’s way to burn you into their retinas.”

Briar seemed touched by Edgar’s words and finally nodded. “Alright, I’ll go out later.”

Halle and Beatrice exchanged glances, happily following Edgar downstairs.

But they were in such a hurry that they didn’t notice the cold smile on Briar’s lips as she watched them leave.

seen it, maybe he wouldn’t have chosen this method to embarrass

embarrassed and became

Beatrice wasn’t fit to be the future Mrs. Hargreaves, crushing

the moment the Jennings family started targeting Briar, the

charm Javier’s mom,

turned around with a smile. “Beatrice, you’re here. This dress suits you

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family, helping them rise again during their toughest times. Both Javier’s father

once played the mistress, Beatrice wouldn’t be considered suitable for the

one of the former four major families,

Eleanor’s nod through relentless hustle–her dance gods‘ kiss dazzled

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Chapter 23

Dasmieca Dance Association, polished her pedigree

any surprises, Beatrice would likely

over, and

Javier first greeted Eleanor and her friends, then spoke softly

Three years older than her, Javier was about to graduate from Shoreport University, and his network there would

by Edgar’s side, playing the perfect gentle wife to make Edgar look good in

party was going great for

changed, and an ambiguous female voice unexpectedly played. It was completely out of sync with the relaxed atmosphere, instantly silencing

eyes were drawn, only to

big screen, which was playing a steamy video. The footage showed two naked bodies intertwined, their

even more intimate and

other than the host of today’s event, Beatrice