"You're always so clever."

Mary chuckled with a twinkle in her eye, leaning closer to whisper, "Just wait. I'm about to score a two-for-one deal."

Jennifer was busy coordinating auction items with the foundation's chairman when the servant approached her. "Ma'am, Lady Mary wants to see you," they said.

Nodding, Jennifer ended her discussion and headed over to where Mary was seated.

The sight of Larissa chatting with Mary made Jennifer pause momentarily.

The Richardson and the Watson families were well-matched, influential families. Their once-planned alliance through marriage had been mutually beneficial. The Richardson family held no grudge when Tina unexpectedly broke off her engagement. In a gesture of goodwill, the Watson family had shown their sincerity, keeping the business relationship between the families tight.

Jennifer had personally confirmed the guest list for the evening. Larissa hadn't been on it.

she was surely an

pleasantries with Larissa. Mary then interjected, "You've met Anne, haven't

see you first," Larissa replied, standing up.

after Larissa left, Jennifer turned to Mary. "Did you

did. I have a big announcement to

wary of her mother-in-law's penchant for dramatics, from adopting Leanne to orchestrating her marriage to Curtis, Jennifer felt a hint of anxiety at the

is it?" she asked

Larissa, and Anne hit it off. You know Larissa's situation. Since her daughter passed away in the car accident, she's been alone and never had another child. She wants to make

was shocked, her brows knitting together. "Such a big decision! Shouldn't you have discussed it with me and Maddox

defiantly, "You've never been fond of Anne. You lost a daughter, and

Jennifer was momentarily speechless.

to inform you," Mary continued, giving her a sharp look. "If you have

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