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.

in private?"

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with admiration, the kind of man many dreamed of marrying but he had never shown the slightest interest in anyone.

bearing the weight of unwanted attention, suddenly felt the pressure lift. With Trent by her side, she no

a quiet corner where she could

approach to start a conversation was

sight was a dagger to the

the light? Why was even Trent, the ever-elusive gentleman, kind

her?

her

through her, choking reason like

mind spiraled-Freya had taken everything: her

of Vivien's escalating thoughts, remained

ordinary woman-honest and without scheming-Freya might've extended a

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

here too," Trent said

panic in

him," Trent explained, his tone still even. "They should arrive any minute

Kristian sat quietly,

"Just let me know

said, unwavering as

arm.

not going," Kristian said, firm as

what would Freya think? His presence

you stay behind, how will I clear my name

at him with stubborn determination. "For the sake of

It's not rocket science," Kristian replied,

insistence.

everyone has the luxury of choosing who they

leaning back in his seat, frustration written

me being with

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Patti pays

every moment, and he knew too well

games his parents played.

surface-level compromise was the

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