Can’t Win Me Back by Ginger Sue

Chapter 171

Tears and heartbreak were part and parcel of a committed relationship.

Alyssa had shed enough tears for Jasper. It was time to put everything behind her.

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The days flew by. In the blink of an eye, it was Newton Beckett’s birthday. The Beckett family accorded the old man’s birthday event with high importance. For the occasion. Javier had splurged on a hundred–million–dollar mansion as a gift which became the venue for the celebration.

The event attendees were notable figures in Solana City’s high society, ranging from business tycoons to Newton’s old friends from the Painter’s Society–a couple of whom were locally famous artists.

Liana and Betty had started their preparation a week ago for the event. They busied themselves with dress selection, facial care, and manicure sessions. They showed up at the event looking like it was their big day, competing with the other ladies to grab the spotlight.

Unfortunately, the exterior design of the mansion ran in contrast to their flamboyant dresses. They couldn’t find a good spot for photo- taking without looking out of place.

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antique vase. I bet he’ll like it because he’s into antique stuff and porcelain Betty fiddled with the pink diamond ring

era is

“It’s a Victorian–era vase.”

for a birthday gift” Liana

four million dollars to win the bid for a set of Georgian–era porcelain drinkware at a

glowered at Liana. “Of course, the president of

awesome.” Liana gushed

He like anything I get for him.” Betty scrutinized Liana icily. “Enough

Georgian–era antique item worth one million. You’ll see later,” Liana teased with an air

her money from?” Betty thought. Sophia once said that Liana’s family was on the brink of bankruptcy. Liana appeared to have experienced a status boost from

before the marriage. The more she dwelled on it,

sneered, “Oh, dear Lia, I’m worried for you. Alice is going to show up soon, isn’t she? She’s definitely invited because Grandpa likes her a lot. What are you going

about? I’m Jasper’s fiancée! She’s the one who should feel awkward”

legal spouse today.” Betty gloated over Liana’s worried reaction, “What

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