Chapter 48:

While others were busy discussing their dining room, Elyse already grasped its significance. Turning to Jayden with curiosity, she inquired, “Is this room truly that impressive?”

“Actually, it is. My personal space for entertaining friends. Exclusively mine. Unless someone I fancy requests its use, I permit no one else to utilize it. It’s off-limits to everyone else. Essentially, it’s like your own domain, isn’t it? You’re granted the privilege to host your friends here. Consider it a gift from me.”

Before Elyse could delve further into the topic, one of her classmates interrupted, “Stop whispering secrets, you lovebirds. Come join us for a chat.”

“Let’s go,” Jayden suggested.

Elyse couldn’t help but be intrigued. “Aren’t you bothered that my classmates are just ordinary people?”

“Why should that matter? They pose no threat or ill intent towards me.”

“Really?” Elyse probed. “Rich people can be conniving and merciless. Sometimes, I’m concerned that with your gullible and naive nature, you might fall victim to schemes or deceit.”

“You have quite the wit.”

mingled with her classmates, engaging in toasts and

she had treated Elyse to dinner intending to flaunt her success in front of her former rival. While Elyse failed to secure a wealthy spouse and ended up abandoned, Lizzie had been luckier—her husband genuinely desired her. Yet Elyse’s marriage to a wealthy but disabled man instantly overshadowed her achievements. At this moment, no one even recalled her impending wedding. All chatter revolved around the dinner at the Grandeur Hotel

she hatched a daring plan after downing several glasses

the other side, the waitstaff began serving

Almas caviar, Italian alpaca, white truffles… Goodness! Are these dishes real? Wow, is this the taste of opulence? It’s

is your update

Jayden had arranged, their praises and excitement echoing throughout the room. Elyse sampled the delicacies, her eyes wide with

Jayden inquired,

it’s exquisite,”

out a message

approached Elyse with a

speech, Elyse intervened. “You’ve had enough. Let’s get you to rest. No more drinks for

of red wine on her gown, Elyse braced herself, but a figure stepped in. Witnessing the

have been visibly marred by the wine. Moreover, the dinner had just commenced, prolonging her exposure to the stain. Lizzie’s intent to embarrass Elyse was thwarted by

jacket,” Elyse began,

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