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

finally managed a faint

Mitchell's invited

Suzan, you must seize this chance and become Mrs. Lloyd." Vera couldn't

know, Mom. I won't

Hotel was abuzz with anticipation for the charity gala.

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

made quite the couple-he was the picture of

they appeared, all eyes were drawn to

rippled through

his date? Didn't he

they broke up

always want something

sharp elbows. Not someone

clawing her way up.

to her

everyone envied-Mrs. Lloyd.

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