Just as Avery entered the living room of the Foster mansion, she was ushered by Mrs. Cooper to sit down on the couch.

"Master Elliot prepared a gift for you, Madam."

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"Are you sure he gave this to me?" Avery said as she looked at the gown in disbelief.

"Yes, Madam. There's a dinner tonight that you need to go to with Master Elliot. There are shoes, too!" Mrs. Cooper explained, then opened up another box carrying a pair of fine stilettos. 1 Avery picked up one of the heels and stared at it with apprehension.

"Why is he taking me? I don't know any of his friends. Isn't he worried I'd embarrass him?"

"I'm sure he has his reasons," Mrs. Cooper replied. "Move on from the past, Madam, and just spend the rest of your days happily with Master Elliot."

Avery looked up at Mrs. Cooper and then said, "Do you think he's moved on? We still don't know what his real intentions are for taking me out tonight!"

"Madam... Was the baby you were carrying before really Mr. Cole's? I didn't think you're that kind of

woman," Mrs. Cooper said. 4

Avery lowered her gaze and said, "That's all in the past. Let's not talk about it anymore."

Then, she took the gown out of the box and said, "I'll go try it on."

"Alright," replied Mrs. Cooper. 1

1

She walked into the banquet hall

light of the grand crystal chandelier, she looked like a mystical fairy that had mistakenly

were

She's stunning! Why

she's the Tate family's eldest daughter, Avery Tate.

here? Who invited her? That dress she's wearing looks like the latest haute couture from Shanel. Is

in a fevered discussion as their eyes continued to follow her.

hall but did not see a

of Elliot. 1

to feel sore from her high heels, so she found an empty seat and sat down.

her as soon

you're wearing

down

not just a typical gown?

actually haute

matter?"

your family facing bankruptcy. What I'm trying to

case, I'd be the one humiliated. What does that have to do

to her burst into mocking laughter upon hearing her

was their first time seeing someone wear

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