Chapter 163

But as far as Lauren could remember, she and Briony had never met before today.

Briony's useless mother, though-Lauren had crossed paths with her a few times. Julia was nothing more than a clueless, discarded socialite, someone Lauren had never bothered to take seriously.

But Julia's daughter...

Lauren withdrew her hand, smoothing down her carefully styled hair as she sized Briony up with a critical eye.

She had to admit, Briony was a clear step up from Julia-prettier, sharper, with a far more striking presence. She even seemed smarter.

But so what?

In the end, hadn't she still lost to Lauren's own daughter?

Whether it was Julia or Briony, both mother and daughter were destined to lose to Lauren's family.

The thought sparked a smug glint in Lauren's eyes.

She turned to Briony with a practiced smile. "I don't believe I've met Ms. Kensington before, though people often tell me that. Maybe I just have one of those familiar faces?"

were anything but ordinary-her eyes held the same captivating allure as Rosita's, a beauty

sure if Lauren seemed familiar because of Rosita, or if they'd truly

"Mom!"

Briony's sleeve. Snapped out of her thoughts, she looked down to see Irwin staring up at her,

tonight? If you're not working, can I go

his hand away. "Irwin, I've told

looked up at her, wounded

"Just now, Irwin nearly ran into a serving cart. There was

Lauren's expression flickered.

Briony blaming her for not

was just a foster mother-how dare she act

was all humility. "That was my mistake. I was on the phone in the kitchen

said the same to anyone; after all, safety came first with

further

"Mom-!"

tried to run after her, but Lauren caught his

let me go! I want

Briony "Mom" grated on Lauren's nerves, but she forced herself

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