Chapter 201

Chapter 201 A Summit Of

The Elite

Freya's statement made Vivien's face burn with shame.

With that single revelation, everyone realized her earlier claims were nothing but a house of cards-crumbling fast and exposing her deceit. Shame tangled with fury in her chest.

She had, in truth, set out to ruin Freya.

"But Grandpa did tell me to keep an eye on you," she snapped, unable to bottle up her anger any longer, "and to make sure you pick someone suitable to marry. After all, getting married a second time isn't exactly a walk in the park."

The moment those words left her lips, the room fell still-all eyes turned to Freya.

Could it be true? Had Ethel's sister, hidden from the spotlight for so long, actually been married... and divorced?

"Miss Garza, you certainly have a flair for the dramatic," came an easygoing voice.

Trent strolled over, a smile tugging at the corners of his lips, his scholarly charm on full display. "No matter how many times Mina marries, there's no shortage of people waiting in line to win her heart."

Freya blinked, caught completely off guard. "What are you doing here?"

Vivien's presence was understandable-she thrived on gatherings like this. And Norah's attendance made sense, given the nature of the event, which was designed to bring single men and women together.

But Trent? He was not the kind to attend such functions, no matter how much his family pestered him about

marriage.

"I heard you were coming," Trent said, adjusting his glasses with casual grace. "So I made a point of requesting an invitation."

Gasps rippled through the crowd.

"Mr. Seymour?"

"This event has certainly drawn a lively crowd today."

"Mr. Seymour seems rather familiar with Ms. Briggs, doesn't he? Do they have a close relation "He even said he came specifically because she would be here. What do you make of that?"

The atmosphere buzzed with speculation.

Though many present came from esteemed families, few could match Trent's pedigree.

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was a name whispered with admiration, the kind of man many dreamed of marrying but he had never shown the slightest interest

bearing the weight of unwanted attention, suddenly felt the pressure lift. With Trent by her side, she no longer had to navigate this crowd

her to a quiet corner

to start a

this sight was

who drew all the light? Why was

her?

Vivien now flocked to Freya, leaving her standing on the outside, watching the warmth she craved slip

her, choking reason like ivy

everything: her job,

unaware of Vivien's

Vivien had been an ordinary woman-honest and without

moment they met, something about Vivien had rubbed her the wrong

will be here

wasn't panic in

explained, his tone

black car, Kristian sat quietly,

he said curtly. "Just let me know

in with me,” Damon said, unwavering

arm.

Kristian said, firm

photo and posted it online, what would Freya think? His presence here

how will I clear my name

determination. "For the sake of my

you don't want to go, just say so. It's not rocket science," Kristian replied, unable to

insistence.

of choosing who they love,"

leaning back in his seat, frustration written across

me being with

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