Chapter 305

The birthday celebration for two high society ladies was upon them.

Elspeth was so excited the night before that she couldn’t sleep, fantasizing about outshining all the others at the party the next evening. She chuckled at the image playing in her mind.

Not only that, she had her staff put together clips from her acting career, along with some glamorous photos from hér modeling days, preparing to play them on loop at the party to impress the guests.

However, the next day, Elspeth looked haggard, her eyes bloodshot, and dark circles nearly touching the ground. Without makeup, she resembled a ghost from an old horror movie!

Getting old was inevitable. She used to stay fresh even after filming for three days and nights straight. Now, just one sleepless night had her looking worn out. “Call my beautician to come over for an emergency beauty treatment! Now!” Elspeth anxiously paced around the room.

She was so enraged that she smashed an expensive glass.

Her husband, Frederic, was blissfully ignorant of her tantrums.

The servants waiting outside the door, terrified, immediately scrambled away to call for help.

Elspeth checked herself in the mirror, a raging fire burning inside her.

Today, she was celebrating her birthday alongside Myra, a friendly competition of sorts.

Even though she hadn’t seen Myra in years, and despite feeling superior as Frederic’s wife, she was still nervous. Myra used to be the leading lady, the fantasy of men countrywide. Elspeth feared she might not be able to outshine her.

“Mom! Mom!”

Glynnis rushed in, startled by Elspeth’s appearance.

“What’s the matter? You’re making a racket!” Elspeth snapped.

“I just called Grandpa again to confirm, and he said he still won’t be attending your birthday party”

“So what? I never expected that old man to show up anyway. I couldn’t care less if he comes or not. I’d rather not have his old man smell ruin the atmosphere!” Elspeth scoffed, not bothering to hide her disdain for Hamilton from her daughter.

“But, but he also told me,” Glynnis swallowed hard, “he and Thaddeus will attend the Ashbourne family’s party instead.”

“What?” Elspeth was livid, her eyes burning with rage.

“He said that he received a video call from Chairman Emeric and Evadne last night, and they had a great time chatting. So, he decided to visit Chairman Emeric for old time’s sake and have a few drinks.”

“Damn it!”

Elspeth was furious, her chest heaving, sweeping everything off her vanity!

“Mom! What are we gonna do now? If people find out that Thaddeus and Grandpa are attending the Ashbourne’s party instead of yours, it will be humiliating!”

towards Elspeth for supporting Marilla and Jareth’s relationship. She took this opportunity to vent, “They never accepted you

angry that she could

do we do now?” Glynnis pretended to be worried, but secretly she

me. If I let this ruin

his only son. Everything he owns will be Frederic’s, I couldn’t care less about that

exactly six in

luxury cars neatly parked outside the mansion. Mr. and Mrs. Abernathy, along with their two

no unusual attitude towards Elspeth, even though

sat facing their parents. Marilla was the same as always, hunched over, clutching the teddy bear Evadne gave her, which provided her some comfort. Glynnis, dressed in an

big day. Why don’t you dress

a fake smile, pretending to care for her sister. “Don’t you know how to

her

last time? It looked so good on you. I could have

there was a

hand and shoved Glynnis

They had never seen

That hurt! What’s wrong with

asked for your help with my dressing.

with tears. Somehow, she found the courage

at

Glynnis‘ eyes widened, her mouth agape

I hate it, stop making me wear it, okay?” Marilla gritted her teeth, each word laced with resentment

talking about?” Frederic

normal kid. She often talks nonsense. You know that, right? I have no idea why she is saying these things, I’m so confused!” Glynnis feigned innocence,

tonight? He’s not coming over?”

know.”

don’t have any ill intentions. I just

then it would be fine for Thaddeus to go. After all, Suri is the Bright family’s darling, having a good relationship with her would be beneficial for us, and it would look good too. But him going to Myra’s birthday, what’s that about? Not to mention that Myra is from a poor

of Chairman Emeric, calling her his wife

Abernathy Group’s president to

reason, the word “mistress” made Frederic uncomfortable, bringing

Emeric. She is not the same as before. And

asked carefully, “Frederic,

only Thaddeus will go, my father

and flat, “The center of tonight’s event is not just Myra. Have you overlooked Emeric’s presence? If they are willing to go, let them go. I’m tired and

Why did his attitude

with anger, could only

found a comfortable position, slowly

her every night, either kissing or hugging her,

she wanted to

thought, “Marilla, you think you’re great because you have Jareth backing you up? The more you

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