Selena smiled faintly. "Yeah, I know."

"What's next?" Aveline asked.

"I'm hungry. Let's grab some food," Selena replied.

"Sure."

At the Quin family villa, the courtyard had been meticulously decorated, exuding an air of elegance and beauty.

Luxury cars arrived one after another, parking neatly in the driveway. Young men dressed in tailored suits stepped out, each looking more polished than the last.

Terence and Daisy stood at the entrance, greeting guests with broad smiles. When familiar socialites arrived with their sons or daughters in tow, Daisy would step forward to exchange pleasantries, her charm on full display. Between conversations, Daisy stole a glance at the time. Noticing that Jolie hadn't come down yet, a barely perceptible frown flickered across her face.

After whispering something to Terence, she headed back into the villa.

Inside, servers dressed in crisp shirts and vests moved gracefully among the guests, balancing trays of drinks and hors d'oeuvres. For most attendees, the so-called banquet was little more than an opportunity to network.

Upstairs, Daisy pushed open the door to Jolie's room. She found her daughter already dressed, sitting stiffly at her vanity, staring blankly at her reflection.

Daisy walked over, placing her hands gently on Jolie's shoulders. Gazing at her through the mirror, she asked softly, "What's wrong, Jolie? Are you nervous?" Jolie lowered her eyes slightly. "Who's the main target tonight?"

hint of discomfort. "You're just making an appearance, that's all. I want the other families in Larbor City to see that my daughter is as radiant as an angel. As for marriage arrangements,

simply meant the deal hadn't been struck yet. The right suitor hadn't offered the right

be traded for greater benefits, the

How laughable.

"I'm ready."

Daisy, so she stood up and headed

with satisfaction, pride gleaming in

was the

delicate makeup enhancing her

inch the picture

entered the room, many pairs of eyes immediately turned her

approached her to

men, and a flicker

close by, introducing Jolie at opportune moments, skillfully weaving her into conversations. By the end of

then, a maid hurried over to Daisy and whispered something in her ear.

face lit up with delight, the joy unmistakable in her

Jolie caught their exchange. Her brows furrowed

Mr. Cooper?

Was it Gavin?

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