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

a faint

charity gala this weekend. Mitchell's invited me

must seize this chance and become Mrs.

I won't let you

arrived. The grand ballroom of the Neo-Arcadia Hotel was abuzz with anticipation for

entrance. The door swung open, and Mitchell stepped out, offering his hand to Suzan as she

was the picture of refined charm, while she exuded

they appeared, all eyes were drawn

murmurs rippled through the

date? Didn't he come with

they

Men always want something

this one's got sharp elbows.

another gold-digger clawing her way

her chin, basking in the envious stares. For so long, thanks to her mother's reputation, she'd been looked down

be the one everyone envied-Mrs. Lloyd. Just

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