Chapter 116

A chill seemed to seep right through Elodie's chest, as if a cold draft had tunneled straight into her heart.

She stared at the photos Sylvie had sent: one showed the party villa all dressed up for a celebration, the other, a set of emerald jewelry.

She recognized that jewelry-Esmeralda had once bumped into Jarrod and Sylvie at a jewelry boutique, where Jarrod had splurged over a million dollars on it.

So that's what it was for.

A gift for Selma.

No wonder she'd heard nothing from Jarrod after reaching out to Keith. He'd made his choice from the very beginning, hadn't he?

Sylvie's message read: "This will be the most spectacular, lively birthday Mom has ever had. Special thanks to someone... Everyone, look forward to the fireworks tonight!"

Who that "someone" was, didn't need spelling out.

Emotion flickered in Elodie's eyes.

A bitter smile crept across her otherwise calm face.

Because..... Selma's birthday wasn't even today.

thrown Selma a birthday party. There had even been a photo, with the

the old calendar, Selma's birthday wouldn't be until next

Yet here they were.

days, the day her family gathered to mourn

of people

satisfied by Elodie's frozen expression,

strike a blow and come out

deserved to know the truth, so you wouldn't be left

Silverstein is with Ms. Fielding, obviously," Reba said, pocketing

Elodie said nothing.

swept up in

Reba." Ivan shot her a

was still inclined to defend Elodie, bit her

even keep your own man, what good are you? The Silverstein family could've been our golden ticket, and

had managed to win Jarrod's favor, the Harcourt family might not have missed

headed for

Ivan, her eyes lingering. "Let's go home, big brother.

glance back. "You two go

one last resentful look, slammed the door, and the

at Ivan, her tone cool and unbothered, as if

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