Rebirth of the Deadly Beauty

Chapter 121

Diana beamed with satisfaction. Yvonne's flawless performance today made all those years of careful nurturing feel completely worthwhile.

With Yvonne on the scene, the Henderson family's reputation in Riverdale was about to hit new heights.

Glancing around, Diana noticed a cluster of well-dressed women nearby.

"Yvonne, stay put for a moment. I just spotted Mrs. Harper. I'm going to say hi." Flashing Yvonne a quick smile, Diana picked up her champagne glass and glided toward the group.

Not long after, a few elegantly dressed girls sauntered over to Yvonne.

"So, you're Yvonne Henderson, right? The campus belle from First Academy? I've heard all about you."

"Yvonne, nice to finally meet you. I'm Amy Harper."

"Yvonne, do you remember me? I was in the class next door to you in middle school."

out of nowhere, each one eager to strike up a conversation with

cold, sizing her up with a mix of indifference and jealousy. But once they figured out what Priscilla had in mind, their attitudes shifted. Any bitterness they felt toward Yvonne was

about feelings—it was about strategy. In their world, staying in favor meant keeping one's family's status intact, and right now, Yvonne was a

the

minutes, she had become the new center of attention. Compliments flowed, and as they did, a subtle but unmistakable look of pride spread across her

the doors to the banquet hall swung open. A young

sending a ripple of awe through the crowd. For a few long seconds, everyone was too stunned by his commanding aura to

a spell, eyes began to follow him. His features were chiseled-more striking than any celebrity-and his physique rivaled that of a top international

moved, a quiet power, like a king among commoners,

pair of eyes in the room gravitated toward him, especially the women. They

second she saw him. Her gaze was filled with awe and infatuation the moment

second thought, Yvonne found herself moving toward him. When she reached him, her voice was

"Gavin, you're here..."

He moved past her as if she were