Love Burned, She Rose Unscathed

Chapter 849

Chapter 849

"So, what about you?"

"Heh... I've got my eye on the younger Rodriguez daughter! Word is, she's gorgeous, amazing figure, and-most importantly-her grandparents adore her. If I could catch her attention, I'd save myself at least ten years of hard work!"

"Dream on, man. That's the Rodriguez family we're talking about! You? You don't even have an invitation. Stop daydreaming."

"If I'm not worthy, are you?"

"As a matter of fact, I am."

...

Cliff drained the last of his wine, set the glass down, and let his gaze linger on the gold-embossed invitation lying on the coffee table.

"The Rodriguez family sure knows how to put on a show... Let's see what fireworks they have in store."

This time, the Cliffords, the Sherwoods, and the Gibsons were all invited.

Cliff, Murray, and York hadn't been all that interested at first. But lately, rumors about the Rodriguez family had been spreading like wildfire each more outrageous than the last.

Some said Ms. Aberdeen had gone missing and was sold off to some remote village, married off against her will, only to be cast out later for giving birth to a daughter. Others swore Ms. Aberdeen was as beautiful as an angel, and that her daughter was just as stunning-though, apparently, a little slow in the head.

swirling, but not a single

course, the more mysterious things became, the

help but get curious. "If I'm right, the birthday gala's tomorrow.

Murray said, "Depends."

York shrugged. “Not sure."

up with you guys? Did you turn into

I'll leave you two

cards? Are you in or

he'd even show up at Neely's

"Deal me in. What

"You tell us."

could answer,

in with a sly smile,

go ask the

aver:

number at the gala

and Murray

eyebrow. "I'm game. Up to you,

cared less.

next day, the birthday gala was in full swing,

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