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.

There's plenty of time ahead." Suzan tried to soothe her. "And besides, Mitchell really cares

a faint smile.

invited me to be his date." Suzan's face lit up

That's wonderful! Suzan, you must seize this chance and become Mrs. Lloyd." Vera

Mom. I won't let

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

halt at the entrance. The door swung open, and Mitchell

the couple-he was the picture of refined charm, while

they appeared, all eyes were

murmurs rippled

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

they broke

Men always

one's got sharp elbows. Not someone you

clawing her way

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

she'd be the one everyone

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