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

invitation

pleasure!” Emmeline finally put on a smile and

at eight then, goodbye!” Alondra trilled before she left

find her brother, Ethan and sister-in- law, Grace waiting. She quickly invited them into the house and brewed them a cup

good news?” Emmeline asked curiously, noticing the couple

a clean profit of more than half a million, and I’ve also recently started a small

joyful smile as she served her

Grace butted in. “The director even gave me a

the interview this time?” Emmeline

it’s an interview with a big

do a live interview segment, and they

too!” Grace said

the both of you! How should

Emmeline asked.

years, I’ve always lived in fear of

about me all the time. It’s always been a big regret of

much. We could not fully take care of you and your three children as well as

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