Why was Lana here?What made her deserving of an invitation to the Garrison family heir's homecoming dinner?Rosa couldn't help but envy Lana's effortless charm. It was a quality that seemed to outshine her own carefully chosen outfit.Sensing Rosa's jealousy, Lana teased her with a disdainful whistle. It instantly cast a shadow over Rosa's expression.Reluctantly, Rosa approached Lana. She avoided eye contact as she whispered under her breath, "Hello, Queen Lana."Feigning ignorance, Lana asked, "I'm sorry. What did you say?"Rosa's frustration grew. It became increasingly clear that Lana was intentionally embarrassing her in front of everyone.Despite her irritation, Rosa felt compelled to adhere to the instructions Joyce had given her before they left the house.Reluctantly, in the end, Rosa complied and shouted, "Hello, Queen Lana." Her voice was laced with an unmistakable tone of grievance.Lana's smile turned into a mocking grin. "Good girl! If only you were this obedien
Carol was accompanied by Rosa and a handful of other girls. They began to form a tight circle around Lana.To those in the know, it seemed like a friendly greeting. However, to the unaware, it appeared as if Lana was on the verge of a confrontation with the younger ladies."Why are you still being so nice to her after how she treated you, Carol?" Rosa's frustration spilled out as she interjected. She couldn't hide her exasperation.Rosa couldn't bear the thought of witnessing another clash between Carol and Lana. She knew she would bear the brunt of their disputes.This time, she was determined not to let Carol get entangled with Lana again."It's not as simple as you think, Rosa," Carol explained, her voice tinged with deception. "Lana might not acknowledge me, but she's still my sister. I can't just stand by and watch her being ridiculed."Upon hearing Carol's explanation, the other girls who followed them chimed in. They defended Carol's actions and revealed some uncomfortable
In the wake of Chris and Carol's relationship, Chris underwent a remarkable transformation. It was one that was evident to everyone around them.Carol's gentle demeanor, especially when her gaze softened with affection. That spoke volumes about her happiness."He's truly amazing. How did I get so lucky to have him? And the lovely clothes he bought for me! I feel like the luckiest woman in the world," Carol gushed. Her words stirred envy among the other girls present.One of the girls sighed wistfully, her heart yearning for someone as wonderful as Chris. "I wonder if I'll ever find someone like him," she lamented."Sweetie, I hate to break it to you, but your situation isn't quite like Carol's. Why not just go along with the dates your family sets up for you?" another one teased."But are all men like Chris, though?" someone else wondered aloud.As the compliments continued, Carol turned to Lana. There was a glint of pride in her eyes. "Lana, I have to say, I'm genuinely happy
"Excuse me, miss, do you have any questions?" Jennifer's voice crackled through Lana's phone. It snapped Carol back to reality."No … no questions here!" Carol replied, trying to brush off the situation. She wasn't keen on getting herself into trouble. So, she kept her distance and avoided any further conversation with Jennifer."Ms. Jennifer, Lana's just feeling a bit restless. You seem pretty swamped, so don't mind us. Carry on with your important stuff," Carol continued."Yeah, alright!" Jennifer could sense Carol's reluctance. So, she was ready to end the call.However, her eyes narrowed in suspicion as she noticed the dress Carol was wearing. "Hey, wait a sec, that dress you're wearing …"Jennifer's abrupt mention of the dress left Carol visibly flustered, her heart racing with anxiety.She swallowed hard before stammering, "Ms. Jennifer, please proceed with your tasks. I don't want to disturb you."Despite Carol's optimistic expectations, Jennifer's tone grew sharp. "The
Lana's identity as the owner of "Enjoy" was revealed. Now, she found herself thrust into an unprecedented spotlight.After exchanging pleasantries with the socialites, Lana swiftly escaped the bustling banquet hall. She retreated to the vast, breathtaking garden of the Garrison family, which resembled a sprawling prairie.Social gatherings like these were not Lana's forte. She couldn't muster insincere compliments. She had always preferred the solace of admiring her beauty in solitude.However, Lana's moment of tranquility was abruptly shattered. The same alpaca that had spat at her before charged at her once again, initiating a new round of attacks.In such a picturesque setting, Lana had never anticipated to find herself chased by an alpaca.Desperate to escape the alpaca's relentless pursuit, Lana dashed into an area resembling a small garden. Enclosed by ornate iron gates, the alpaca couldn't enter, and Lana couldn't flee either.However, it provided Lana with a momentary r
Lana left the Garrison family's garden and relied on her memory to return to the banquet hall.To avoid drawing attention, she initially wanted to slip in through the back of the banquet hall. However, it didn't go the way she wanted it to. The Garrison's estate was so enormous that the hallway was even more daunting. Lana wandered around for a long time to find the correct path to the hall.She could only move along the long hallway, slowly opening one door at a time. Although tedious, it was also the safest method to locate the banquet hall.However, the mildew smell from the rooms that had not been occupied for years was really revolting. Finally, Lana let out a sigh of relief when she stumbled upon a room with light inside.Lana walked in and discovered that the room was significantly different from the ones she had seen earlier.This room was easily five times larger than the others. The interior was also nothing short of opulence and extravagance. It was adorned with a v
While Rosa was inwardly pleased, several bootlickers seized the opportunity to shower her with compliments. They left her almost swooning."Rosa, among all the ladies here, you have the most distinguished background. Mr. Garrison Senior is extremely wise, he'll definitely choose you to be his granddaughter-in-law!""Congratulations, Rosa! When you become the lady of the Garrison family, don't forget about us!""What are you talking about? Rosa's such a loyal person. She'll never forget about us when she becomes the lady of the Garrison family!"Rosa blushed, and her heart raced. She immediately said, "Stop making things up. The engagement hasn't even been finalized yet. "Besides, Emilia is still here, and she's so perfect. If Mr. Garrison Senior wants an exceptional granddaughter-in-law, he'll probably choose someone like her."Although she said that, Rosa didn't think that way at all.Emilia was intelligent, capable and undeniably beautiful. However, she was also very cold and
At this moment, Rosa lost all interest in watching Lana's misfortune. She was completely captivated by the breathtaking man before her.She had finally met him again."Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. I am Liam Kane, and I look forward to your support and guidance in the future."His magnetic and husky voice, along with his straightforward manner of speaking, was very much in line with his style.The man's words were so concise and to the point that they made the young ladies in the crowd go wild.Liam stood on the stage, receiving the attention of everyone.While others admired his appearance, physique, and other qualities, Liam's profound gaze was constantly searching for something.Then he saw a stunning woman in white, not too far from the stage on the left. She was staring at him with a piercing gaze.Her way of regarding him differed from the bashful, indirect gazes of the other women in the crowd. Her gaze was piercing and unwavering, locking onto him like the eyes of