Chapter 210 By evening, guests began arriving.

Billie welcomed them warmly, directing early arrivals to the garden, where they enjoyed tea amidst a stunning floral display.

Hundreds of pots of rare and exotic orchids, specially imported for the occasion, adorned the lawn.

While compliments for her efforts poured in, Melany pulled Billie aside, her expression tinged with concern.

“Where’s Elijah?”

Billie, basking in the accolades, brushed off the question lightly.

“He’s likely at the office.

Don’t worry; he’ll be here in time for your birthday.”

Melany’s face darkened.

“Why is he still at the office? I told him days ago to bring Elizabeth along.”

earlier pride gave way to

meticulous planning, Melany’s first

finalizing a major contract with a European corporation

deal more important than

Billie had been waiting for the right

Elizabeth was a perpetual irritant—a poor match for the James family—and she yearned to see her

argue further, sighed and

“Fine.

entertaining

I’ll call Elijah myself.”

walked briskly down the

“Mr.

will join you after the contract is signed,” Oliver

you

nodded silently, her

hoped Elijah wouldn’t attend at

director greeted her warmly upon

“Ms.

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