Chapter 1046

Judith chuckled to herself, having already seen the news on Twitter. Maja was probably still at Wilma’s place, and it would definitely be past eight when she arrived here.

Besides, there was a surprise in store for her.

A slight smile tugged at the corner of Judith’s mouth, knowing she had to play her cards right. After saying this, she mingled with the other socialites at the party. Everyone was raving about how handsome her boyfriend was and how good–looking her brother was,

Cradling a glass of champagne, Judith navigated the party with ease.

lan stood in a corner, his icy demeanor warding off anyone who attempted to approach him. His frosty aura was far chillier than the indoor air conditioning.

Fitch, the man of the hour, was the busiest. Despite being taciturn on normal days, he had to exchange pleasantries at such a social event.

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Irritation lurked in the depths of his eyes, but he maintained a calm facade. Upon spotting lan, he let out a sigh of relief and hurried over.

lan was brooding in a corner, his gaze focused on a distant point.

Fitch nudged lan’s shoulder, “Where’s Maja?”

He’d made their relationship public on Facebook. Logically, he should have brought his girlfriend to such an occasion, it was a chance for everyone to meet Maja.

lan was not in the mood for socializing tonight, and the constant questions about Maja’s absence were starting to get on his nerves.

Seeing that lan was not in high spirits, Fitch pointed upstairs, “There’s a terrace up there. You can have a drink there, undisturbed.” lan patted his shoulder.

“Thanks.”

that, he walked upstairs.

hour ago. When she arrived, lan had just left five

recognized her

must be Ms. Pennyfeather. We were hired by

in her work clothes, which were hardly suitable

give me a quick makeover.

for you for a few hours. He’s left for now.”

sank. She wasn’t sure if she could smooth things over

had to be scrapped, and Maja was quickly helped into a gown. Maja had asked Zoey to send her dress over, but the stylists brought out a different one. It was elegantly simple, making her look even more aloof and detached. “Ms. Pennyfeather, you look stunning in this

Both of us

“Sure.”

down. The

such fancy

with me later, so

closing her

Maja looked at herself in

strand of saltwater baroque pearls around her neck, with no other accessories. Yet, she

pale blue, a simple design with clever detailing at the waist to enhance her figure.

you’re all set. You

glancing at Zoey.

was in a white fringed dress,

two headed out immediately.

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