Chapter 305

The birthday celebration for two high society ladies was upon them.

Elspeth was so excited the night before that she couldn’t sleep, fantasizing about outshining all the others at the party the next evening. She chuckled at the image playing in her mind.

Not only that, she had her staff put together clips from her acting career, along with some glamorous photos from hér modeling days, preparing to play them on loop at the party to impress the guests.

However, the next day, Elspeth looked haggard, her eyes bloodshot, and dark circles nearly touching the ground. Without makeup, she resembled a ghost from an old horror movie!

Getting old was inevitable. She used to stay fresh even after filming for three days and nights straight. Now, just one sleepless night had her looking worn out. “Call my beautician to come over for an emergency beauty treatment! Now!” Elspeth anxiously paced around the room.

She was so enraged that she smashed an expensive glass.

Her husband, Frederic, was blissfully ignorant of her tantrums.

The servants waiting outside the door, terrified, immediately scrambled away to call for help.

Elspeth checked herself in the mirror, a raging fire burning inside her.

Today, she was celebrating her birthday alongside Myra, a friendly competition of sorts.

Even though she hadn’t seen Myra in years, and despite feeling superior as Frederic’s wife, she was still nervous. Myra used to be the leading lady, the fantasy of men countrywide. Elspeth feared she might not be able to outshine her.

“Mom! Mom!”

Glynnis rushed in, startled by Elspeth’s appearance.

“What’s the matter? You’re making a racket!” Elspeth snapped.

“I just called Grandpa again to confirm, and he said he still won’t be attending your birthday party”

“So what? I never expected that old man to show up anyway. I couldn’t care less if he comes or not. I’d rather not have his old man smell ruin the atmosphere!” Elspeth scoffed, not bothering to hide her disdain for Hamilton from her daughter.

“But, but he also told me,” Glynnis swallowed hard, “he and Thaddeus will attend the Ashbourne family’s party instead.”

“What?” Elspeth was livid, her eyes burning with rage.

“He said that he received a video call from Chairman Emeric and Evadne last night, and they had a great time chatting. So, he decided to visit Chairman Emeric for old time’s sake and have a few drinks.”

“Damn it!”

Elspeth was furious, her chest heaving, sweeping everything off her vanity!

“Mom! What are we gonna do now? If people find out that Thaddeus and Grandpa are attending the Ashbourne’s party instead of yours, it will be humiliating!”

took this opportunity to vent, “They never accepted you as the rightful lady of the Abernathy

Elspeth was so angry that she could barely breathe,

do we do now?” Glynnis pretended to be worried, but

matter, that old man is just trying to provoke me. If I let this ruin my birthday, then I’d be playing right

sat on the couch, starting her Pilates routine. “Someday, your grandpa is retired, and my husband is his only son. Everything he owns will be Frederic’s, I

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luxury cars neatly parked outside the mansion. Mr. and Mrs. Abernathy, along with their two daughters, got into a limo escorted by bodyguards, making

unusual attitude towards Elspeth, even

their parents. Marilla was the same as always, hunched over, clutching the teddy bear Evadne gave her, which provided her some comfort. Glynnis, dressed in an expensive Chanel suit, sat next to

dear Marilla, it’s Mommy’s big day. Why don’t you dress up a bit?”

for her sister. “Don’t you know how to dress up? Why didn’t you tell me?

kept her lips

for you last time? It looked so good on you. I could have

there was

raised her hand and shoved Glynnis

and Mrs. Abernathy were taken aback. They had never seen

What’s wrong with you?” Glynnis played

asked for your help with

up with tears. Somehow, she found the courage to confront her

at

did you just say?” Glynnis‘ eyes

I hate that crew cut. I hate it, stop making me wear it, okay?” Marilla gritted her teeth, each word laced with resentment towards

what is your sister talking about?” Frederic asked,

have no idea why she is saying these things, I’m so confused!” Glynnis feigned innocence, her voice sweet and

really going to the Ashbourne’s tonight? He’s not coming over?” Elspeth changed the subject,

don’t know.”

mean, I don’t have any ill intentions. I just think it would be better

be fine for Thaddeus to go. After all, Suri is the Bright family’s darling, having a good relationship with her would be beneficial for us, and it would look good too. But him going to Myra’s birthday, what’s that about? Not to mention that Myra is from a poor background, and had caused a scandal in the entertainment industry, Thaddeus going to her birthday

is just a mistress of Chairman

Abernathy Group’s president to go and show goodwill? Isn’t that

the word “mistress” made Frederic uncomfortable, bringing back a memory of

no backing. But now she has Emeric. She is not the same as before. And if it weren’t for that incident back then, she

asked carefully, “Frederic, did I say something

will go, my father will also

ahead, his tone low and flat, “The center of tonight’s event is not just Myra. Have you overlooked Emeric’s presence? If they

on? Why did his attitude

with anger, could only laugh

Marilla found a comfortable position, slowly dozing

spent with Jareth, he would be all over her every

she wanted

you’re great because you have Jareth backing you up? The more you show off, the

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