Now, because of Grace's provocation, Jessica had to tighten her belt for the next three months.

As Grace watched the commotion, she initially enjoyed the scene until she noticed the card Jessica used. Then, her smile faded.

Emily noticed the change and asked, "What's wrong?"

"That card. It looks familiar," Grace mused, unable to recall where she had seen it.

Emily wanted a closer look, but Jessica had already tucked it away.

Jessica approached Grace with a smug look, holding her new bag.

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Grace remained unfazed and walked into the store, instructing the clerk to wrap up a handbag she had previously eyed. It was a medium-priced bag she liked for its unique and elegant design. Jessica scoffed. "That's only two thousand dollars. That's all?"

Grace looked puzzled and answered, "I'm here to pick something I like, not to compete with you, Ms. Landon. Is there a problem?"

Jessica realized she had been outsmarted by Grace again.

Pamore's social circles would surely buzz about this for the next few months.

been able to beat Grace. This woman was too cunning! She

"Is she from the Landon

do you

personally, but

this circle. She found Jessica peculiarly familiar, yet she couldn't place her anywhere. "By the way, I had some ladies over

signaled discreetly. Sensing the cue,

"What news?"

been visiting Meco frequently. He lost a lot of money and is on the

rivalry with Samuel

was fast. It turned out that Xander

"Does anyone else know?"

sure it

Thorne. I know what to

an invitation. "The boy's birthday is next

of formally announcing her guardianship

"I'll be there."

is really going to raise her husband's child with another woman. Isn't

have much choice," Grace speculated. "She's almost 40 years old and childless.

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