Chapter 5

"Trent Keegan of Nexora Tech? I've had dinner with him once. Half the time, he was talking about technology, and the other half, he couldn't stop mentioning his wife."

"I've met him too. Even when he's out socializing, he never forgets to buy sweets for his wife."

"He was the one who delivered my invitation for today's event. He kept reminding me to bring my friends to support his wife."

"Why would anyone trade such a good husband?"

My questioning hadn't fazed Mom, but the guests' remarks made her face turn pale.

It was the first time her manipulation of the crowd had failed.

She waved her arms frantically while exclaiming, "You guys don't know anything! Wilbur is a great man! He even brought me local specialties from his hometown. A whole bag of mushrooms!"

Someone couldn't hold back a snort and said, "Ma'am, Trent bought this million-dollar art gallery for your daughter. What's so great about a bag of mushrooms?"

Mom held her chin high. "Love isn't something you can measure w