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.

beg you." Sylvia

claimed a spot on the couch, and said coolly, "So,

roll of her

temperament, Monica was the epitome of composure. She nodded, lips quirking up just slightly. "I turned down

shameless. The thought of sweet, gentle Citrine flashed across her mind-what a contrast. The more she thought about it, the more annoyed she became.

the

on and rolled her eyes again. "Stop looking. She's not here

at Sylvia, her tone casual. "You seem

her brows, grinning with pride. "Of course! She's honestly the sweetest person-so

not confident: "Citrine is just one of those

is she, a stack of hundred-dollar bills? Monica

so funny?" Sylvia's brows

the exact same thing the last time you introduced me to a 'new friend.' Only, I didn't come that time, and as I