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

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into the banquet

she looked like a mystical fairy that had mistakenly wandered into the human world.

eyes were on

is that? She's stunning! Why haven't I

eldest daughter, Avery Tate. You

that you mention it, I kind of remember hearing something about that. What's she doing here? Who invited her? That dress she's wearing

engaged in a fevered discussion as their eyes continued to

hall but did not see a

of Elliot. 1

to feel sore from her high heels,

her as soon as

is the gown you're wearing Shanel

down at her

just a typical

actually

something the matter?" she asked.

bankruptcy. What I'm trying to say is... Wearing a knockoff to an event like this is

one humiliated. What does that have to do with

her burst into mocking laughter upon hearing her answer.

first time seeing someone wear

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