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She was hell–bent on bringing Brielle down a peg or two, but Brielle had other ns. She’d booked a
flight out of the country for the day after tomorrow and had started to research emerging social media
companies.
Book was indeed the brightest star in the constetion of startups–next to it, every other contender
seemed to fade into obscurity.
While replying to messages from the charity foundation, Brielle couldn’t help but smile at the findings of
her investigation. It seemed there was onepany that stood out.
Reassured, she engaged in a rxed conversation with the charity. All the recordings and surveince
she had handed over, along with the transaction records of her donations to the charity, were enough to
prove that the money was indeed given by her.
Brielle didn’t want to squabble over this at the party, so she had reached out to the police department
she’d been in touch with before.
The charity was willing to vouch for her, and with all the evidence, Lillian’s guilt was as good as nailed
down.
Brielle deliberately set the arrest for the following evening. She had said before that the more Lillian
cared about something, the more Brielle wanted to destroy it. And she had an ace up her sleeve,
something she nned to reveal at the party. It all depended on how far the Haywood family would
push her.
The Haywoods were bent on throwing avish g, sending out a flood of invitations and making it
known that someone from the Dorsey family was expected to attend.
Who in Beaconsfield wouldn’t want to rub shoulders with the Dorseys? All the invitations that had been
sent out were epted, and the social circles were abuzz with spection about what might unfold at
the party.
“Will Brielle even have the nerve to show up? I bet Spencer would think she’s bad luck,” someone
gossiped.
“Never mind Spencer, the Haywoods must be livid to find out they’ve been raising a bastard all these
years,” another added.
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“The magic drama of the year. I heard her personal life is a hot mess. She admitted to Spencer’s face
that she’s been keeping a toy boy on the side.”
The chat about Brielle grew more fervent, but she herself slept soundly.
Everyone thought she wouldn’t dare to show up, but on the contrary, she started getting ready. with
Aubree from the afternoon.
Aubree sat on the ck salon chair, amused by Brielle’s rare serious effort to doll up. “You’re looking
for trouble, aren’t you?” she teased.
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Brielle squinted her eyes as the makeup brush swept across her face, “If I don’t go, they’ll only say
worse things about me.”
Aubree chuckled, then her gaze dropped, “Do you think Max will reallye?”
“I don’t know.”
Brielle hadn’t gone to the office that day. She had taken the day off instead.
Patrick had called her to ask about the orphanage location, and Brielle simplyid out her
requirements. Patrick assured her he would handle the rest.
“Probably not,” she replied, closing her eyes to let the stylist finish their work.
Aubree, admiring her freshly manicured nails, said with a sardonic tone. “I think he will. Max seems to
have a soft spot for you.”
“He said he’d consider marrying Alivia.”
Aubree’s hands paused, then she swore, “Men really are all the same, aren’t they?”
Brielle found it funny, but theughter faded when she saw the faint bruise around Aubree’s neck.
Aubree seemed to feel Brielle’s gaze and pulled her cor up a bit, “He got a bit roughst. night.”
Was it just an ident, or had it been intentional? Brielle didn’t dare to ask.
The Haywood family mansion was aze with lights. Almost all the guests had arrived.
From the entrance to the garden, everything was decorated festively. The banquet tables were filled
with pastries and red wine, and there was a fragrance of perfume in the air.
Lillian was still upstairs, surrounded by a swarm of stylists. She was wearing a dress that glittered with
tiny diamonds, shining brilliantly with every step. Rumor had it that it was handcrafted by an Italian
designer, and just the dress alone was worth a fortune. Her vanity was supremely satisfied, and she
couldn’t resist posting in the group from before.
[You’re alling tonight, right?)
Thest encounter at Tequ Sunset had been unpleasant, and now Lillian had seemingly changed her
stripes overnight. Not only had she be a truedy of the Haywood family, but she might even oust
Brielle and be Spencer’s fiancée. So the group chat was a bit awkward at the moment.
It was Sophia who broke the ice. [Lillian, congrattions. You’ve really had it hard these years. Don’t
worry, we’ll definitely be there.]
Lillian read the message and felt the irony of it. [Then I’ll be waiting.]
The rest of the group remained silent, each remembering how they had humiliated Lillianst time.
Who knew if she was one to hold a grudge?
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In the end, only Sophia showed up. She went straight upstairs to see Lillian and upon seeing the dress,
a surge of envy shed through her. A dress worth millions was not something just anyone could wear.
Lillian caught the emotion in her eyes and approached her with feigned warmth, “Sophia, thanks for
your supportst time.”
Sophia was taken aback, as she hadn’t really stood up for Lillian. Even when Aubree threw the drink,
Sophia hadn’t stepped forward.
“By the way, Sophia, do you know Aubree and Andrew slept together?”