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.

was starting to wonder if I'd have to beg you." Sylvia nearly tripped

ease, she stepped away, claimed a spot on the couch, and said coolly, "So, who's

calm façade of a woman who was the very picture of high society. With a dramatic roll of her

composure. She nodded, lips quirking up just slightly. "I turned down a two-million-dollar deal to be here

across her mind-what a contrast.

her, scanning the room for the

rolled her eyes

Sylvia, her tone casual. "You

brows, grinning with pride. "Of course! She's honestly the sweetest person-so gentle, so easy to get

is just one of those people

hundred-dollar bills? Monica thought,

so funny?" Sylvia's brows

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