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In high society, the wives had their own circles and so did the household staff What played out in front of others often looked polished, for the reality at home was something else entirely. The servants were the ones who saw and heard the fruth.
Of course, loyal staff would never air their employer’s dirty laundry. Not unless they were paid handsomely for it.
‘t get to the
Jenna hesitated for a moment but soon patted her chest in reassurance. She pondered, ‘If it’s something really hush–hush, I probably won’t ; bottom of it. But the basics yeah, I can manage that SUL.
Lucia pulled two shopping cards from her purse and handed them over. “Go treat yourself and a friend to some fruit.”
When Jenna saw that one card was for her and the other meant for a gift, her face lit up. “Honestly, Mrs. Lucia Winifred, working with you is the best thing that has ever happened to me.”
Soon enough, it was time for Logan’s birthday party. The event was held at a private club, and quite a low high profile names from their circle showed
- up.
Lucia, playing the role of hostess, welcomed the ladies with poise and charm,
Her outfit today wasn’t overly extravagant, but her naturally firm skin and well–maintained figure made her look noticeably younger than the other women herage.
Talia arrived with Jocelyn, and after dropping off their gift at the reception, they walked overto greet Lucia. “Hello, Mrs. Winifred.”
When they noticed Lucia was wearing the exact outfit they paid for the other day, the two of them shared a brief, silent glance.
“Oh, hello, Ms. Price, Lucia smiled and reached out to shake Talia’s hand.
Jenna had a friend whose friend worked at Price Manor, and the word going around was that Edmund clearly favored this granddaughter of his. He was even considering grooming her as his successor.
Still, being a woman could
Id be limiting in the business world. So, Edmund had plans–he wanted her to choose a strong, suitable husband.
Both Edmund and Talia thought Yann was a good match. But after few interactions, she saw that Yann hadn’t shown any real interest.
Lucia had originally felt uneasy about accepting Talia’s generous pit. Talia ended up asking her for a major favor, she wasn’t sure she would be able to help. But the moment she heard the news, the worry lifted from her chest.
Lucia thought, ‘So that’s what this is about, huh? She’s into tann, Well, that makes it easier. I can accept the gift with a clear conscience.
In fact, Lucia was eager for someone to take Audrey’s place. Not because she wished Audrey ill, but because Audrey’s good fortune shouldn’t come ather
own expense.
Lucia had already decided that once Audrey and Yann got divorced, she would pick out a suitable guy for Audrey from among her circle of friends- preferably someone whose family was less powerful than the Winifred family.
She figured that if the guy’s family needed the Winfred family, he would be on his best behavior with Audrey. That was a who marrying up and having to suck up to Yann all the time.
etter than Audrey
Lucia pondered, “You’ve gotta know when to cut your losses. If Audrey waits until Yann is done with her, she’ll be too old to find anyone better. Honestly, most guys won’t go for someone who has been married twice, let alone three times
“I’ve heard you and your brother are equally talented. A girl as outstanding as you is truly rare,” Lucia said, her tone making it clear she had practically made up her mind about Tala.
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Talia smiled shyly at the compliment. She knew she was impressive, but hearing it said to her face still made her at salf conscious. “Ok, i Mrs. Winifred.”
“You really are.”
“Lucia began but stopped mid sentence when she caught sight of Celeste and Benne
It was those two women from the flower shop–ene was tall, the other was a bit chubby. They had each com with their husbands and gifts at the reception. Then, the men started chatting among themselves.
At that moment, Celeste and Renee stood there, seemingly waiting for something
They had told their husbands what had happened at the flower shop. After all, Darkshall international was now under fann’s content. They didn’t want to risk offending him and dragging their husbands into trouble.
But nothing had happened over the past few days, and now they were starting to doubt whether Audrey actually mattered that much to tann. So, they waited at the entrance, hoping to see if he would bring her to such a formal event.
Following Lucia’s gaze, Talia quickly caught on and said with a polite smile, “Mrs. Winifred, it looks like your friends are here. I won’t keep you. Let’s catch up later.
“Yes, of course,” Lucia replied before walking over to Celeste and Renee,
The two women had been chatting quietly, but the moment they saw Luela approach, they fell silent.
Celeste and Renee looked confused. One of them was pondering, ‘She’s definitely dressing flashier and looks a lot more sure of herself. Maybe Yann’s happy couple routine with Audrey is really just for show?
Still uncertain, neither of them dared to offend Lucia. So, Celeste forced a smile and greeted her warmly. “Mrs. Lucia Winifred, you look fantastic you’ve turned back the clock”
Renee chimed in, “Your diamond necklace is stunning. It’s rare to see one with such flawless
and brillant cut.
Celeste and Renee acted as though the tension from before had never existed. Lucia played along, smiling as if she didn’t remember either. “Logan keeps saying this necklace brings out a healthy glow in me
Lucia touched her check, her smile deepening. “At my age? No way look younger. He’s just flattering me to keep me happy”
Celeste and Renee exchanged a glance and joined in with polite laughter.
Other than Celeste and Renee, pretty much all the guests knew on had officially announced his marriage.
Everyone was just wanting to see how things played out, hoping to get a read on Audrey’s standing both in the family and with Yan himself. Even though folks were chatting enthusiastically, their eyes kept drifting to the entrance.
Soon aher, a new wave of guests entered, causing a stir among the socialites. Three sharply dressed young men walked into the ballroom together–the refined and gentlemanly Quenting the charismatic and outgoing Keith, and the quiet, reserved Hardy
All three were top talents in their respective fields, just like Yann. The four of them were often referred to as the Ashbourne’s golden boys.
Since none of the three had settled down, they became the center of attention among the socialites
After signing in at
in at the reception, they headed straight to greet Logan.
is a greeting
Keith caught Talia’s eye and give a casual two–finger wave in the air as a
Quentin smiled and said, “Good evening. Mr. Winifred Happy birthday
Keith added, “Happy birthday, M. Winifred
Hardy, on the other hand, remained silent, simply offering a courteous nod
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Logan clapped each of them on the shoulder and said, “You guys should start thinking about setting down too, you kno
Keith looked o
d over at Quentin, who just grinned quietly, and Hardy turned his head, pretending to be interested in something alo
Having already been nagged at home, none of the three liked being pushed again hers Seeing that, Logan droppe them to some old friends nearby.
jeet and turned to introducs
As the dinner hour approached, another commotion rose near the entrance. The debutantes and wiresses standing nearby craned their Word had it Yann had arrived.
One of them wondered, “Did he come alone, or is he bringing his wife? And who practly is this Mrs. Winifred!
“Is she an up–and–coming actress or some low profile socialite? What makes her so special that Yann would pick her over all the outstandi Ashbourne!”
Even the usually aloof Talia walked toward the entrance with Jocelyn close behind.
time for
Lucia noticed it and quickly rallied the ladies around her. “Yann’s schedule must be packed. He probably had to cancel a meeting just to make time this,” she said as she began walking outside, the other women following suit.
She held her head high, her elegant smile perfectly in place–But if one looked closely, they would catch a flicker of smug satisfaction in her eyes.
Lucia thought, ‘Oh, just imagining Audrey showing up in one of her plain old dresses and that tacky gold bracelet is enough to make me laugh. How am I supposed to keep a straight face?
like this, he won’t bring her out again. Or maybe
‘Even if Yann spoils her, he still cares about appearances. If she shows up looking cheap at an event like this, maybe, he saw her outfit and decided not to bring her at all
At that moment, a long black Lincoln pulled up to the entrance. The driver stepped out and opened the door. Yann emerged, ducking slightly as he got out of the car
He paused by the door to adjust his jacket and straighten his cuffs. When he looked up, he noticed a crowd of guests already making their way toward
him.
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