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.

time ahead." Suzan tried to soothe her. "And besides, Mitchell really

managed a faint smile. "That's good

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

wonderful! Suzan, you must seize this chance and become Mrs. Lloyd." Vera couldn't have been

know, Mom. I

arrived. The grand ballroom of the Neo-Arcadia Hotel was abuzz with anticipation for the charity gala. The city's elite-socialites and heirs alike—

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

of refined charm, while she exuded a gentle,

moment they appeared, all eyes

rippled through

date? Didn't he come

heard they broke

Men always want something

one's got sharp elbows. Not someone you want

gold-digger clawing her way up. What's

stares. For so long, thanks to her mother's reputation, she'd been looked

one everyone envied-Mrs. Lloyd. Just

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