Chapter 500

Alivia signaled the maid to pour more coffee for one of the guests, her lips curling into a subtl smile. “Brielle, about last night, I’ll explain everything to Max personally. I sincerely invited your over, and if you’re feeling uneasy, you can always check in with Max first.”

“Alivia, what are you scheming now?” Brielle’s tone was indifferent, while Max, overhearing Alivia’s name, frowned almost imperceptibly.

Alivia didn’t genuinely want to invite Brielle; it was merely a pretext to broach her next topic. “If you don’t join us for afternoon tea, perhaps you’ll attend the welcome–back dinner tomorrow night. Jaired is a mutual friend of Max and me. My brother is organizing this dinner, and I was worried he might have overlooked to call you personally, so I thought I’d extend the invite.”

Brielle narrowed her eyes, about to respond, when Max snatched her phone away the call.

and endo

A flicker of annoyance crossed Alivia’s eyes as she pretended the call was still ongoing. “Well then, that’s settled. Jaired is really looking forward to seeing you.”

lifted her cup and took a sip of her coffee.

table couldn’t contain their curiosity.

that morning, she had

planned her next

debacle, ensuring she made a poised appearance before the others, and personally calling Brielle in their presence. Regardless of Brielle’s reaction, it would make the socialites question

among the ladies but also a declaration of war. Did Brielle

more composed Alivia acted, the

she considered

image had surely taken a hit, but not beyond recovery, and she had already devised a plan. Jaired’s return was the perfect

highly respected in their circle and a friend to Max. He was the key. If she could leverage Jaired effectively, she could regain the favor she had

döcomo

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