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.

soothe her. "And besides, Mitchell really cares about me now, so you can

finally managed a faint smile. "That's

a charity gala this weekend. Mitchell's invited me to be his date." Suzan's

you must seize this chance and become Mrs. Lloyd." Vera

Mom. I won't let

the Neo-Arcadia Hotel was abuzz with anticipation for the charity gala. The city's elite-socialites and heirs

swung open, and Mitchell

picture of refined charm, while she exuded a gentle,

all

murmurs rippled through

date? Didn't he come with

heard they

Men always

this one's got sharp elbows. Not someone

her

to her

everyone envied-Mrs. Lloyd. Just wait and

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