“It’s an invitation to Mr. Alfred Moore’s banquet next Wednesday. Don’t forget to attend.” Joyce tossed over her shoulder as she headed for the bathroom.

Natalie skimmed through the invitation card, her brain slow to process the information due to all the wine she drank. It took her a moment to remember who Alfred was. He was her benefactor and also a dear friend.

On the day of the banquet.

The banquet was being held at the Moore family’s winery.

Most of the guests in attendance were some of J City’s most influential, powerful, or rich people.

After settling her kids for the night, Natalie arrived at the winery on time.

That night, she chose to wear a dress of her own design. It was an inspiration from two different cultures, leading to a dress with a high turtle-neck and a body-hugging design at the top. The bottom was of the usual mermaid fit.

The cool tone of the navy blue dress only accentuated the fairness of her skin. She had pinned her silky, raven locks up into a loose bun, revealing the smooth column of her slender neck. With a smile curving her lips, she practically oozed elegance and charm.

The banquet hall was bustling with noise when she entered it. A substantial crowd was already there as the guests milled around and chatted with each other.

The moment she made her entrance, her appearance instantly drew the attention of the hall’s occupants.

 

“Who is she? Why haven’t I seen her before?”

banquet. Anyone who can

quite beautiful. Actually, I would say her figure and features are even better than some of

was calm as she gracefully accepted the flute of champagne a waiter handed to her. Heading to a nearby long table, she

rarely appeared at such

there was still some time before the banquet started, Natalie stepped out of the banquet hall and into the corridor. She needed to get a breath of fresh air. Other than that, she would also use this opportunity

“Natalie?”

her purse when a

hand froze in the midst of reaching for her phone. Turning around, she looked in the direction where

standing on the other end

city this is! I haven’t even been back here for two weeks, and I’ve run into her

from her spot, merely watching silently

some reason, her voice was low

on the other end of the corridor, she thought she

attend the banquet,” Natalie replied with a

is that possible? Where did you even

just any normal banquet. They were here in Moore Winery, one of J City’s top

was no way she could get in if she were really

don’t have to concern yourself with that.” It was then Natalie noticed the expressions playing across Jasmine’s face. Other than visible surprise

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