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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that evening. She walked into the banquet hall dressed in her

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

were

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

eldest daughter, Avery Tate. You know, from the

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

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

the hall but

of Elliot. 1

her high heels, so she

few people approached her as soon as she rested herself on

you're

down

just a typical

actually haute

matter?" she

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

the one humiliated. What does that have to do with

burst into mocking

first time seeing someone wear a knockoff

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