The Bound Between Us

Chapter 582

After having her baby, Julie went through extensive cosmetic surgery, making her look like a completely different person. As she glared at the TV, bitterness etched on her face. The Browns had hit rock bottom, with Devin declaring bankruptcy and vanishing. Rowan walked over and handed her an invitation. "This is your way in a wedding invite. You're Kayleigh now, a medical equipment sales rep, not some pampered heiress. Your eyes are the giveaway. If you let Herman catch on, you can kiss your new life goodbye." For the past month, Asher had hired a coach to transform Julie completely, changing both her looks and her identity. Today, she'd attend a wedding as the date of a high-powered exec, a test of her transformation.

Julie slipped the invitation into her bag, flashing a cunning smile. "Don't worry, I'll make the most of this chance."

Now, every move she made was dripping with seduction. A glance or a smile from her could captivate any man. Asher had spent a fortune on her training. Beauty alone wouldn't hold a man's interest; knowing their weaknesses would.

The wedding was packed with guests. Cynthia, dressed to the nines, eagerly introduced herself as the bride's great-aunt. While she was indeed related, her attitude left much to be desired.

mingled with the crowd like she was the bride's mother. Salma, the actual mother, excused herself, looking pale and

the guests: the banker's wife, the textile factory owner,

I'm just helping out. No need for the long face. Think I'm stealing

at all," Salma mumbled, too timid to admit

These wealthy ladies won't warm up to your shy ways. With me here, you can relax

Salma muttered an excuse about needing the

to follow, scanned the room and spotted Pattie. Her words dripped with spite. "Lucky girl, living the high life without even knowing her real dad, calling Herman 'Dad' and playing the Salstrom family princess." Pattie, with her stunning looks and perfect manners, was the center

that child look a lot