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

invitation

absolute pleasure!” Emmeline finally put on a smile

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

sister-in- law, Grace waiting. She quickly invited

news?” Emmeline asked curiously, noticing the

Ethan 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

joyful smile as she served her

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

about the interview

interview with a big Struyrian media

live interview segment,

too!” Grace said

so happy for the both of you! How

Emmeline asked.

of Alondra. As

all the time. It’s always been a big

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

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