Loving You In Secret

Chapter 1003

At that moment, the sound of microphones being adjusted echoed through the hall, signaling that it was time for Old Madam Harrisons’ birthday banquet to begin.

Vicky, who was about to return to the hall to join the celebration, paused as she heard the crisp sound of high heels approaching from the entrance and realized another guest had arrived.

She stopped and turned to greet them with a polite smile on her face." Welcome..."

However, her expression froze as she laid eyes upon the two individuals standing before her.

A tall and beautiful woman, accompanied by a handsome and refined man, entered the room gracefully. Upon seeing Vicky, a flicker of surprise crossed the woman's eyes before she smiled and said, "What a surprise to see you here, Miss Shaw."

Vicky suppressed the slight twitch at the corner of her mouth. She was unable to bring herself to smile. "Please come in," she said.

Aurora, on the other hand, remained motionless. She observed Vicky with a scrutinizing gaze. "Miss Shaw, your dress is truly magnificent... Did you design it yourself?"

also wearing a dress that day, showcasing her exquisite figure in a subdued color that accentuated her elegance

responded with

were different, it was evident that Vicky's dress was more striking. As a fashion designer, she knew how

of envy

why Tyler and Aurora

with Tyler's status, she could not simply question their presence. On

made an inviting gesture. "Please, come

pointed glance at Vicky, chuckled softly, then linked her arm with

to the banquet, Vicky found Elijah and asked in

Elijah looked puzzled. "Tyler?"

glanced in a certain direction and asked, "Didn't you know about this?

replied, "My parents handled the invitations..." He paused for a moment, then continued, "They might have invited Tyler without knowing about

be invited out of courtesy even

suddenly felt a chilling and icy gaze fixed upon