Back in the hall, my gaze swept over to where Trinity was. She raised an eyebrow at me, looking cunning, like a sly fox.

As I turned, I noticed Liora walking in from outside. I was puzzled-she hadn't gone to the restroom, so where had she been? However, at the moment, she didn't look too well.

I took a glass of red wine from a waiter's tray, sipping it slowly while my eyes casually observed Liora. Simultaneously, I scanned the hall filled with elegance and sophistication. Ivanna whispered to me, "I'll go find out."

I nodded, and she walked into the crowd.

Just then, a voice sounded beside me, "I didn't expect to see you here, Ms. Chloe."

Upon hearing this, I sensed an underlying meaning in the tone.

Involuntarily, I turned to look, and a seductive woman was walking toward me from behind.

Madison Ballard. She

houses. Over the past few years, with Foswood's booming economy, the housing market suddenly

estate company. They became nouveau riche, and their assets skyrocketed, making them an indispensable giant in Foswood's rea

unexpected turn of fortune made Madison think highly of herself, believing she had become a true socialite. She adorned

ostentatious.

her face. Based on her tone earlier, I knew she was here to stir up trouble. "Ms. Chloe, you seem to be quite a prominent figure now. Why

when Atlas announced our engagement. But she said those words on purpose today, hoping to rile up a crowd and pit us against each other. She wanted

sure that most of them were Atlas's admirers. I could tell from the looks on their faces that some were curious, some admired me, and some

faintly, understanding that standing by Atlas's side meant

who had their eyes on Atlas,

both of us to attend. Whether he comes or not won't affect what I need to do." Upon hearing this, Madison sneered, "I don't know where you get your confidence. Do you really think you're

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