Chapter 171

Tears and heartbreak were part and parcel of a committed relationship.

Alyssa had shed enough tears for Jasper. It was time to put everything behind her.

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The days flew by. In the blink of an eye, it was Newton Beckett’s birthday. The Beckett family accorded the old man’s birthday event with high importance. For the occasion. Javier had splurged on a hundred–million–dollar mansion as a gift which became the venue for the celebration.

The event attendees were notable figures in Solana City’s high society, ranging from business tycoons to Newton’s old friends from the Painter’s Society–a couple of whom were locally famous artists.

Liana and Betty had started their preparation a week ago for the event. They busied themselves with dress selection, facial care, and manicure sessions. They showed up at the event looking like it was their big day, competing with the other ladies to grab the spotlight.

Unfortunately, the exterior design of the mansion ran in contrast to their flamboyant dresses. They couldn’t find a good spot for photo- taking without looking out of place.

did you get for Grandpa?” Liana was

got him an antique vase. I bet he’ll like it because he’s into antique stuff and porcelain Betty fiddled with the pink

era is

“It’s a Victorian–era vase.”

good enough for a birthday gift”

bid for a set of Georgian–era porcelain drinkware at a charity auction! He’ll gift them to Grandpa.

looked down upon, Betty glowered at Liana. “Of course, the president of Beckett Group has to afford the best birthday gift. He’s representing

awesome.” Liana gushed and beamed

like anything I get for him.” Betty scrutinized Liana

him a Georgian–era antique item worth one million. You’ll see

million? Where did this bitch get her money from?” Betty thought. Sophia once said that Liana’s family was on the brink of bankruptcy. Liana appeared to have experienced a status boost

of Liana spending the Becketts‘ money before the

Liana, she sneered, “Oh, dear Lia, I’m worried for you. Alice is going to show up soon, isn’t she? She’s definitely invited because Grandpa likes her a lot. What are you going to do when you see her? I can’t

there to feel awkward about? I’m Jasper’s fiancée! She’s the one who should feel awkward” Liana

still his legal spouse today.” Betty gloated over Liana’s worried reaction, “What if Grandpa introduces

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