Chapter 360

“What the hell? She scared the shit out of me.”

“Jeez. Isn’t she from the Harper family? Why was she so rude? Doesn’t she know any manners?”

Zoe had always been accustomed to getting her way, both at home and abroad, whether it involved throwing a tantrum or making outright demands.

She had vented some of her current frustration and anger just like that, especially when thinking about

what Jasper had said to her.

Now that she was back in the country, in front of all these guests who were part of Solana City’s upper echelon, she realized that she should reconsider how she portrayed herself in public. 1

Zoe cleared her throat, feigning composure. She then began playing Beethoven’s 5th Symphony.

Having graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in Yoarkley had its benefits.

The music flowed effortlessly with each stroke of her fingers on the keys, allowing her earlier outburst to

fade into the background of everyone’s minds.

Betty stormed over from the back of the hotel to her mother in the event hall, screeching, “Mom! Lauren

is here!”

“What?” Sophia cried, “Where?”

touched her head and even gave

seething

Mom? She’s a whore, that’s

mask of hers. She’s already had her eyes set

away from me!” (2

squeezed her arm. “Keep those filthy words out of your mouth, Betty Beckett! Where are all

taught you?! Lauren is your sister and my daughter. Do not insult her like this ever

again!”

that her mother was likely making

that she had given

cried, clinging to her mother’s arm. “First Alyssa

me in the first place. I don’t have a chance anymore now!”

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wouldn’t even think of it that way. Tell Xavier to find

later and send her

think this was a big deal. She had tightly controlled both her daughters throughout the years. In her view, nothing

find a prominent match for her. All the better if that family could benefit herself in return for all the trouble

temper, hasn’t she?” Sophia remarked casually as she watched Zoe

perform on stage.

honest, Mom, her temper is pretty awful about 95%

depth or sincerity, so she saw no reason to

Liana, she’s like a whole

Sophia’s eyes were

“What? Why …”

fiery temper means she won’t hide her motives too deeply, making it easier

straightforward girl, really.

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