Chapter 511

Sharon didn’t let Uriah down. She carried herself with poise-gracious, composed, always knowing when to step forward and when to hold back. Uriah’s guests were full of praise, commending Uriah’s keen eye.

He basked in their compliments, smiling like a child being told he was clever. Seeing this, everyone quickly understood: the old man enjoyed flattery, especially when it came to his taste in people. Say Sharon was exceptional, say he had chosen well-he’d

drink it all in.

And so, they did, one after another. Before long, Sharon had been praised to the heavens.

To her, it was a strange, almost surreal experience. Whether in the Kalen family or the Biggs family, she’d never been part of gatherings like this.

The Biggs family had always thought her unpresentable, an embarrassment better left unseen. She was rarely invited to events, let alone encouraged to stand out.

The Kalen family, on the other hand, had always said she was too young and hadn’t yet learned the proper etiquette, so there was no need to bring her along. But the truth was, her identity hadn’t been publicly acknowledged. Taking her anywhere would have only raised awkward questions.

Then someone, perhaps deliberately, offered a pointed compliment.

“Uriah, this young apprentice of yours…she’s truly the full package. She’s got both talent and beauty. Honestly, I’d say she’s no less impressive than Victoria, our circle’s reigning top socialite.”

at that. He said unabashedly, “Well, of course. My apprentice

the Kalen family. Sharon might’ve gotten lucky by

no one said it aloud. No one wanted to spoil the old

the room, Uriah’s gaze drifted across the hall and landed on the Biggs family and the Hendricks family, standing not


smile

let’s go

and gave a small nod.

long enough. Tonight, he meant to make

must be panicking

them, Nate’s parents and

unaware of the grudge between Uriah and Nate, spotted Sharon and muttered under her breath, “Lucky tramp,” then

Nate’s parents and Madeline stepped forward to

“Mr. Malcolm…”

greeting before Uriah

directly at Nate’s parents. “You’re

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