Chapter 981

Even though countless curious—and at times envious-eyes followed her every step, Aurora seemed oblivious. She carried herself with the same calm, unhurried smile, as if she didn't notice the attention at all.

That composed confidence didn't go unnoticed; in fact, it made people look at her with newfound respect.

Whispers drifted through the crowd:

"Is that Aurora? She really is stunning, isn't she? The moment she walked in,

every other debutante here seemed to fade into the background."

"No wonder all the family heads are so taken with her, like she cast some kind of spell."

"Just her looks alone could outshine ninety percent of the girls at this party."

spreading rumors about her being illegitimate. Without some dirt on Aurora, she'd be impossible to outshine-even for someone hoping to marry into the Williams

of her class in everything

violinist, an artist, a racecar driver, an extreme sports enthusiast, and an internationally recognized perfumer. People say her dancing is exceptional, and even her calligraphy has earned praise from

isn't just adored by men-girls look up to her too. My best friend absolutely loves Aurora's paintings. It's a shame she didn't get an invitation tonight. She

the art world, which is how Leonard Lerman, head of the Lerman family, first became interested in her.

too busy showing off their wealth to focus on real talent. That's probably why most of them have no idea just how remarkable

misjudged her before. Maybe tonight's the perfect chance

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hall with

the scene that greeted them: everyme was talking

you didn't know better, you'd think this whole party was thrown in her

spotted Aurora, surrounded

sure we're at the right place? Isn't this supposed

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