Everyone present was astute. A moment of thoughtter, they allughed in agreement, chiming in with


    Florence.


    “Indeed, we’ll certainly Look out for Loraine and Grady.”


    Loraine furrowed her brow. She had a gut feeling that Florence’s words carried a hidden meaning,


    something beyond their surface interpretation.


    However, Florence had been tactfully ambiguous. It wasn’t a situation where Loraine could express


    irritation.


    With grace, Loraine distanced herself from the group. Spotting Grady descending the stairs, she swiftly


    walked to him.


    Grady was dressed in an immacte white suit. His hair was styled with precision. Seeing Loraine


    approach, his face lit up with joy.


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    “Loraine, you look stunning tonight. I hope my attireplements yours.”


    He gazed at Loraine, his eyes filled with hope that she’d notice his effort.


    However, Loraine didn’t give him a second nce. She queried, “Grady, your mother was introducing


    me to various individuals. What does that mean?”


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    A trace of mncholy shed across his eyes. Grady rified, “My mother was probably trying to


    familiarize you with everyone. She genuinely wants to make amends this time.”


    On the other side, Florence, seeing the two engaged in conversation, smiled contentedly. She didn’t


    interrupt them and even held back the otherdies, ensuring the two had their space.


    Grady’s attention was solely on Loraine. As he pondered how to strike a conversation smoothly, a


    sweet voice abruptly broke in from behind.


    “Are you Loraine Torres? Why are you being so impudent? Did youe to the party with the intention


    of stealing someone’s partner?”


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    The moment the voice echoed, a hush fell over everyone present.


    Grady, taken aback, paused before eximing, “Kassidy, what on earth are you talking about?”


    Loraine’s gazended at the person who spoke.


    The female was around Grady’s age, though the heavy makeup she wore veiled her youthful


    complexion.


    She was adorned in an outfit identical in brand and hue to Grady’s.


    Could it be a couple’s outfit?


    Loraine’s mind filled with bewilderment as Kassidy approached Grady, intertwining their arms


    affectionately. With an entitled air, Kassidy uttered, “Grady, why didn’t you wait for me?”


    Grady, who had been sheltered by his mother since childhood, found himself at a loss as he confronted


    this unexpected disy of intimacy.


    He remained frozen, unable to respond.