Chapter 17

“No, not that! That will happen sooner or later,” Alondra scoffed.

“Then, what is it?” Emmeline eyed the invitation in Alondra’s hand as she spoke.

“It’s my niece, Alana’s birthday party today,” Alondra explained. “As you know, the Lanes always put on a grand party, and how could we not extend an invitation to you?”

“Oh, is that so?” Emmeline asked rhetorically, figuring there was no way Alana had invited her out of the kindness of her heart.

In fact, she was not far from the truth. Alana was frantic knowing that Adrien was about to propose to Emmeline anytime soon. If

Emmeline married Adrien, the real

identities of her three children would

be exposed sooner or later and

Alana would find herself in trouble. Secondly, she had been going after Adrien for more than four years to no avail. If Emmeline won his favor the moment she appeared, she would be utterly humiliated, becoming the laughingstock of the upper echelons of Struyria.

happen! She had something planned out just for Emmeline during her birthday party that would teach Emmeline where she stood. Once everything had been

the invitation

Emmeline finally put on a smile

then, goodbye!” Alondra trilled before she left the

brother, Ethan and sister-in- law, Grace waiting. She quickly invited

Emmeline asked curiously, noticing the couple looked particularly cheery

half a million, and I’ve

flashed a joyful

for an interview last time and paid me good money for it,” Grace butted in.

the interview this time?” Emmeline

it’s an interview with a big Struyrian media

a live

too!” Grace said

so happy for the both

Emmeline asked.

I’ve always lived in fear of Alondra. As your

the time. It’s always

help so much. We could not fully take care of you and your

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