ust like that, three days flew right by

Chapter 181

Ada arrived in Elmsworth on schedule, causing quite a stir in the local and international scene.

On the day of the banquet, Glynnis had her eye on a fancy purple haute couture dress early on. She took great care with her hair, looking as stunning as always.

dearrings and a ma**ive jade pendant. She looked like she

Elspeth also dressed to the nines, pinning her hair up and accessorizing with a pair of top–notch emerald was wearing a house’s worth of money on her.

“Mom, didn’t you have a better–quality jade piece? Why aren’t you wearing that one?” Glynnis asked curiously.

“Don’t even get me started. It breaks my heart!”

Elspeth clenched her teeth and the jade, That’s all because of paying off Acacia’s debt. What on earth did the Stirling family do to owe so much money? I don’t have that kind of cash, and with the tightened regulations, Moonlit Treasures hasn’t seen a customer in two months. That’s why I had to sell the jade to pay off the debt!”

“Holy moly! You’re really determined. If it were me, I’d be bawling my eyes out. That was a birthday present from Dad!”

Glynnis felt bad for her mom, but couldn’t help but ask, “But I really don’t understand why you’re helping the Stirling family like this? Wouldn’t it be better to just let such disgraceful relatives fend for themselves?”

“Hmph! If only.” Elspeth grumbled darkly.

When she first groomed Acacia to get close to and seduce Thaddeus, she was certain Acacia would succeed. She never expected to make a misstep and lose everything!

Now, instead of controlling Thaddeus, she was being bitten by the pawn she herself raised!

Acacia had realized the convenience of reaping benefits from Elspeth, and had called to ask for money the day before yesterday. Elspeth was infuriated to the point of wanting to kill her.

But killing her was out of the question. Unless she was driven to the wall, she wouldn’t stoop to such measures.

putting Acacia to use again, promising that she would find a way to bring her back to Elmsworth soon. That finally pacified

witch.

I look in this?”

picked out a purple evening gown for tonight, as though they were wearing matching outfits. “Tonight, I’m going to steal the show. I can’t let the

She’s a world–famous star. How much of a show–stealer can you

You should focus more on him, not compete with those mediocre people. What good is dressing pretty if you can’t even

Marilla was always a loser in Elspeth’s eyes, it was a

hopes on Glynnis, hoping she could marry a wealthy man. After all, only if her daughter married well could she gain power in the Abernathy family

be the future daughter–in–law of

plan?” Elspeth

she can help me! You have no idea how much Jareth dotes on his sister. With her help, how could I possibly fail?” Glynnis got more and more

Jareth often brought to visit the Abernathys when they were children. That little girl was so clingy. She could barely tear herself away

afraid of being used?” Elspeth lounged on the sofa, lightly tapping her red nails. “Edith wouldn’t just help you out for no reason.

loves you so

has a crush on Thaddeus. Her

good relationship with that bastard. If Edith marries him, that bastard will grow stronger in the Abernathy family, and I won’t have a place in the

family too! I can help

lips were pursed tightly, her eyes dark and silent for a moment before she suddenly asked, “How far along is Edith with

Edith told me, Thaddeus seems to be hung up on Evadne. She doesn’t stand a chance.” Glynnis pouted, looking miffed. “Hmph, all the

what do

opportunity to stir up

now it’s Barry who’s running the Fairhaven family business, but Jareth has a bunch of shares his dad left him. the Fairhaven group will be his in the future! Using Edith to drive a wedge between Jareth and Thaddeus is way more valuable than getting some chick married into the Abernathy family! I know Thaddeus well. He

understanding and she looked at Elspeth with

then, a light knock sounded from

her

creaked open a bit and Marilla, hugging a teddy

reminded Glynnis of their deep–seated grudge. She wished

are you doing here?” Elspeth asked

her head bowed low as she asked in a soft voice,

who was practically invisible, had never taken the

crumble.” Glynnis lifted her leg and snidely remarked, “Heard Jareth’s going too and couldn’t resist wanting to see your dreamboat, huh? Wanting to throw yourself at him again after that sweet encounter you had with him last time? You’re really something.” “I didn’t!” Marilla had

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