Chapter 353

Ada was left stunned. She was rendered speechless by a mixture of gratitude and awe.

For years, she had relentlessly pursued a piece of jewelry from Alexa, but her efforts had always come to

naught.

It was no surprise that she now felt an overwhelming sense of joy as Alyssa presented her with this

exquisite gift.

“N-no, no, I cannot accept this, Ms. Alyssa. It is far too precious of a gift,” Ada politely declined. She had

to keep her appearances up, after all.

“This brooch has been my solace during the darkest times of my life, soothing my wounded soul. I’ve since learned my lesson,” Alyssa said. “That’s why I want you to have this brooch as a blessing from me, in hopes that your endeavors come to fruition no matter what.”

Jasper winced, as if a bullet had pierced his heart. A shiver ran down his spine at Alyssa’s confession.

“Oh! Well then… I graciously accept your gift. Thank you, truly!” Ada carefully cradled the brooch in her

her smile stretching wide.

image as a stoic, queenly actress was changed in that split second.

her mother. “Why does that bitch have the audacity to steal our spotlight? It’s just a

her

everything she touches. I won’t waste my

can do it on my

grumbled internally, still

been haunted by the fear that Jasper

constant state of apprehension concerning his

their divorce, it appeared that their dynamics

during their marriage, Liana might never have stood

Alyssa Taylor!” Zoe exclaimed, marching up to her with an air of self-righteousness. “Aren’t you

rude to the event organizers right now? Of all the evenings to present your

crash the party tonight! Do you

grew

sign of disrespect?” Alyssa playfully chided. “You’ve

he hasn’t uttered a single word of complaint since my arrival, and he’s right here by my

exploding with anger, but she still had

side.

sighed and told Ada, “I understand that I might not be the most welcomed presence here tonight, given

evening, I’ll take my leave. May you all have a

evening.”

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