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 cares about me now,

managed a faint smile. "That's good

charity gala this weekend. Mitchell's invited me to be his date." Suzan's face lit up with

this chance and become Mrs. Lloyd." Vera couldn't have been

Mom. I won't

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

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

the couple-he was the picture of refined

appeared, all

murmurs rippled

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

they broke

always want something

sharp elbows. Not someone you want

clawing her way up.

thanks to her

she'd be the one everyone envied-Mrs. Lloyd. Just wait and

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