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.

for Emmeline during her birthday party that would teach Emmeline where she stood. Once everything had been laid out, Alana had

invitation

pleasure!” Emmeline finally put on a smile and replied to Alondra

tonight at eight then, goodbye!” Alondra

her brother, Ethan and sister-in- law, Grace

kind of good news?” Emmeline asked curiously, noticing the couple

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 if everything goes

a joyful

an interview last time and paid me good money for it,” Grace butted in. “The director even gave

the interview this

time, it’s an interview with a big Struyrian media

a live interview segment,

Grace said

both of you! How should

Emmeline asked.

fear of Alondra. As your older brother, not only did I not protect you, I made

the time. It’s always been

fully take care of you and your three children as well as we should. The only thing we could do was

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