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.

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

a faint smile. "That's good

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

seize this chance and become Mrs.

know, Mom. I won't

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

open, and Mitchell stepped out, offering

of refined charm, while she exuded

they appeared, all eyes were drawn

murmurs rippled through

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

they broke

always want something

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 on by the other debutantes. But

everyone envied-Mrs.

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