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.

during her birthday party that would teach Emmeline where she stood. Once everything had

the invitation

my absolute pleasure!” Emmeline finally put on a smile

see you tonight at eight then, goodbye!” Alondra trilled before she

sister-in- law, Grace waiting.

good news?” Emmeline asked curiously, noticing the

began a little bashfully. “Since the last time we met, I took on a huge job that gave me a clean profit of more than half a million, and I’ve also recently started a small business. It’s nothing too fancy, but it pays well. I’ve done the calculations and

wonderful news, Ethan!” Emmeline flashed a joyful smile as she

good money for it,” Grace butted in. “The director even gave me a segment of my own. Oh, I was the talk of

the interview this

interview with a big Struyrian media company.

a live interview segment, and they pay

Grace

I’m so happy for the both of you!

Emmeline asked.

wistful sigh. “All these years, I’ve always lived in fear of Alondra. As your older brother, not

It’s always been

Em,” Grace continued. “Your brother and I could only help so much. We could not fully take care of you and your

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