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.

I'd have to beg you." Sylvia nearly tripped over herself in excitement, rushing over to drag Monica to her

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

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,

was all fiery temperament, Monica was the epitome of composure. She nodded, lips quirking up just slightly. "I turned down a two-million-dollar deal

flashed across her mind-what a contrast. The more she thought about it, the more

her, scanning the room

caught on and rolled her eyes again. "Stop

sideways at Sylvia, her tone casual.

course! She's honestly the sweetest person-so gentle, so

one of

bills? Monica thought, lips

so funny?" Sylvia's brows drew

same thing the last time you introduced me to a 'new friend.' Only,