Chapter 52

"Yeah, there's a charity gala this weekend. Would you like to go with me?" Lyman asked.

Effie hesitated for a moment, then nodded. "Sure."

Their relationship, after all, couldn't stay hidden forever.

......

When Suzan walked through the front door, she found Vera furiously smashing things in her bedroom.

"Mom, what happened?" Suzan rushed over, alarmed.

"Suzan, I'm absolutely livid! The plan fell apart and now I've been blackmailed out

of a hefty sum," Vera snapped, recounting the whole ordeal.

Suzan's brows shot up in disbelief. "What? Does Effie know?"

"No, I paid to keep her quiet. Still, I just can't stomach it. It was such a perfect opportunity!" Vera pressed a hand to her chest, seething with frustration.

worry, Mom. There's plenty of time ahead." Suzan tried to soothe her.

finally managed a faint smile. "That's good to

by the way, Mom-there's a charity gala this weekend. Mitchell's invited me to be his date." Suzan's face lit

this chance and

I

with anticipation for the charity

to a halt at the entrance. The door swung open, and Mitchell stepped out, offering his hand to Suzan as

of refined charm, while she exuded a gentle,

appeared, all eyes were drawn

rippled through the

looks incredible tonight! Who's his date? Didn't

heard they broke

Men always want

this one's got sharp elbows. Not someone you

clawing her way

envious stares. For so long, thanks to her mother's

the one everyone envied-Mrs. Lloyd. Just wait and

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