Blushing, Grady happily nodded in confirmation.


    Florence breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.


    “That’s good. I was afraid she’d turn down our family.”


    After a pause, Grady risked a nce at Kassidy before cautiously asking, “Mom, you specifically asked


    me to invite Loraine. Do you truly intend to apologize to her?”


    Recalling how his mother made things difficult for Loraine at the banquet, he couldn’t help worrying that


    history might repeat itself.


    Florence’s smile faltered momentarily, but she quickly regained herposure.


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    “Of course I genuinely want to apologize to Loraine. Why else would I ask you to invite her?”


    Relieved, Grady exhaled deeply.


    He didn’t dare to confront his mother, but the past incident had left him feeling guilty towards Loraine.


    He sincerely hoped Florence could earn Loraine’s forgiveness.


    Florence smiled at her son.


    “Grady, I was thoughtless Last time. You’re an adult now, and I won’t meddle in your social life


    anymore. Loraine is indeed an exceptional woman and a valuable friend. You should learn from her.”


    “Really? Mom, do you genuinely believe that?”


    Florence nodded at Grady, smiling, her eyes twinkling mischievously.


    She had previously taken a disliking to Loraine due to her bad reputation. Further, rumors of Loraine’s


    involvement with multiple men and her divorce had not helped.


    Sheter discovered that the renowned artist known as Mr. T was


    Loraine’s uncle, and likewise, Rowan was also a part of her family.


    Loraine hailed from a family of distinction, filled with aplished individuals. Even if there were


    unrified rumors about Loraine circting, Florence found herself willing to overlook them, given the


    family’s reputation.


    Moreover, the progression of the new business district was advancing at a steady pace. It was


    apparent to all that Loraine was a remarkable woman whose prosperous future was virtually assured.


    Florence recognized that her son was still enamored with Loraine.


    Considering this, she was more than willing to aid her son.


    Florence took great pride in her strategic thinking. She firmly believed that if Grady took the initiative


    and Loraine wasn’t opposed to it, she would undoubtedly seize the opportunity to be part of the


    Cruz family.


    If a marriage could establish a connection between their family and the


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    Torres family, they might even gain recognition from the influential