Chapter 102


    102 Unveiling the Mask


    Alex’s gaze lingered on his sister Lillian, yet he refrained from speaking, choosing instead to immerse


    himself with his business acquaintances. Lillian, trailing behind, felt a sense of istion


    amidst the bustling crowd.


    As they navigated the sea of faces, Lillian’s energy waned. She sought refuge in a corner just as


    Emma Smirnoff, renowned for her grace and strength, appeared. Emma, intending to join her friends,


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    found herself face–to–face with Lillian. Their history was fraught with tension, and the air grew thick


    with unspoken words.


    Lillian, in her usual manner, couldn’t resist a jab. “I didn’t realize this event was open to just anyone.


    Here you are, unting your so–called power. You might be the vice president of Smirnoff Group, but


    that doesn’t entitle you to barge into high society,” she sneered.


    Emma, undeterred by Lillian’s venom, focused on her agenda. She was there to tie up loose ends and


    confront the undercurrents threatening her peace.


    Their exchange was abruptly cut short by the press, drawn to themotion like moths to a me.


    Lillian, relishing the attention, took the opportunity tounch another attack.


    “You think you can charm your way back into my brother’s life? He married you out of obligation, not


    love. He won’t be fooled by your antics again,” Lillian dered, her words striking a nerve among the


    bystanders.


    “And during your marriage, you were nothing but a glorified servant, catering to our every whim. Don’t


    fool yourself into thinking you were ever part of the family,” Lillian added, her words echoing with


    malice.


    Sympathetic looks were cast Emma’s way as whispers of her struggles during her marriage with


    Lillian’s brother surfaced. The room filled with murmurs about the depths of her mistreatment.


    At that moment, Emma’s friends, led by Vi, arrived. Upon hearing Lillian’s spiteful words, Vi,


    driven by indignation, drenched Lillian in a shower of red wine.


    There was a collective gasp of surprise from the guests who were fortunate enough to witness the


    happenings at Emma’s table.


    Lillian, taken aback, found herself in a precarious position. As she attempted to regain her footing,


    Vi, unyielding, struck her with a swift kick.


    Lillian’s friends rushed to her aid, helping her regain herposure amidst the chaos.


    “Don’t you darey a hand on me again!” Lillian squealed, her face flushed with humiliation.


    Vi retorted, “Your family’s values are a disgrace. Comparing you to my brother is an insult.”


    Emma, caught in the middle of the confrontation, felt things spiraling out of control.


    “What’s your point, Lillian?” Emma asked, her voice steady. “Are you suggesting that I manipted.


    my way into marriage? That’s absurd.”


    Lillian’s allegations, once easily dismissed as nder, now held weight in the eyes of the observers,


    especially after the recent scandal involving Emma and the Lillian’s family.


    “Lallian!” The sharp rebuke came from Alex, Lillian’s brother, whose anger was palpable.


    Lillian, unable to meet his gaze, turned away.


    Alex was incensed by his sister’s behavior. He approached Emma, his emotions barely contained.


    “I’m so sorry, Everything Lillian said ”


    Throughout their marriage, Alex had been indifferent to Emma, never acknowledging her struggles. He


    had ignored rumors of her hardships, believing, she deserved them for marrying him under false


    pretenses.