The Second Life of a Discarded Heiress

Chapter 381

A few days later, Sylvia organized a get-together, claiming she wanted to introduce someone new. She invited several people from their usual circle.

Truth be told, no one present seemed particularly interested in meeting this so- called new friend.

Someone leaned in and whispered, "Sylvia, do you think Monica Saunders will show up tonight?"

"Of course she'll come." Sylvia paused, shooting the speaker a frosty glare, her words nearly grinding through clenched teeth.

Silently, she rolled her eyes: Sycophants lining up just to curry favor with Monica.

Sylvia's family was well-off by Crestwood standards, but nowhere near the city's true elite. The Saunders family, on the other hand, rivaled the Glenwoods- Crestwood's most powerful dynasty. The only difference was that the Saunders kept a low profile and their company, C. Corp, never meddled in the local power games.

Sylvia knew all too well that most of these so-called socialites only tolerated her because of Monica's status, but she didn't care. She was here for a good time, not their approval.

Within minutes, Monica arrived.

have to beg you." Sylvia

people getting too close. With practiced ease, she stepped away, claimed a spot on the couch, and

didn't miss a beat. She glanced at Monica, taking in the calm façade of a woman who was the very picture of high society. With a dramatic roll of her eyes, she huffed, "Honestly, Monica, have you seen the

of composure. She nodded, lips quirking up just slightly. "I turned down a two-million-dollar

across her mind-what a

the room

and rolled her eyes again. "Stop looking. She's

glanced sideways at Sylvia, her tone casual. "You seem awfully invested in

pride. "Of course! She's honestly the sweetest person-so gentle, so easy to get along with. Our energy just

one of those people everyone

she, a stack of hundred-dollar bills? Monica thought, lips curving into a slight, involuntary

so funny?" Sylvia's

me to a 'new friend.' Only, I didn't come that time,