Sharon addressed Katie, "How come there's only one seat? She came with me.""I apologize, Mrs. Barrett. Nearly all the guests have arrived today, and there are no spare seats. If you request two invitations in advance next time, we'll reserve two seats in the center for you."Katie responded tactfully, leaving Sharon with no room to object. She could only concede, "Then please check for any available seats nearby and arrange one for her.""Of course, that's not a problem."Rising from her seat, Sharon headed directly toward the center seats opposite.Meanwhile, Luna remained standing in place, feeling utterly embarrassed.Shelly clicked her tongue in disapproval. "Luna, if you end up without a seat later, would you like to share with me?"Who allowed Luna, this bitch, to be so arrogant just now?Luna's expression darkened, and she clutched her handbag tightly. "No, thank you."Katie glanced at Luna as she inquired, "Miss, do you have a Vior membership card?"Flushed with emba
Luna pridefully followed Katie forward, only to be directed to a small, cramped seat in the far corner of the last row. Her expression instantly soured.Clearing her throat, Katie apologized, "I'm sorry, but it's a full house today, so no extra seats are available."With that, Katie strolled away. Women vying for better seats had become a regular occurrence, and there was simply no need to acknowledge them.Luna's gaze lingered on the cramped corner seat, reflecting her frustration at the confined space. Despite her irritation, she composed herself and reluctantly settled into it.Given all the effort she put into getting there, she wouldn't be so easily brought down by these petty taunts.Once seated, she retrieved her phone and took numerous photos of the venue, intending to post them later to enhance her image on social media.Luna couldn't help stealing a glance at Mia and Shelly, who were seated in the front row.She knew that in the future, everything within the Barrett fa
Mia gave a meaningful smile. "Why the overreaction, Ms. Maynard? Didn't you say you don't care about the brand? It's just a dress."Luna was exasperated. She did say that, but she borrowed the dress from someone else. Should the dress become ruined, she wouldn't have the means to compensate for it. "You ruined the dress, so you should compensate for it," she barked, couldn't care less about her image anymore."But you splashed water at me on purpose." Mia spun and left, not wanting to waste time with Luna.Luna thought that she could play tricks now that they were in Bern City. However, if the other party didn't uphold moral values, moral values couldn't guilt trip Mia either.Mia headed outside. The crowd had dispersed.Excitement carried Shelly to her. "Ms. Monalize, I managed to buy the latest outfit and bag!""That bag doesn't suit you. It's for elderly rich women.""You don't get it. I'm going to be a purchasing agent. I'm going to sell it and rake money from it." Realizi
Shelly's words were cutting and venomous, hitting Luna's sore spot with precision. The latter was rendered speechless. She raised her head, and when she noticed Sharon, her eyes lit up. "Aunt Sharon."Sharon, who was planning to leave the scene unobtrusively, didn't expect Luna to call out to her.Biting the bullet, Sharon stepped forward. "Luna, don't be petty. It's just a dress."People who attended the event were rich. Minor disputes occasionally broke out, but no one had ever caused a scene to demand compensation. It was a petty act.Only then did Luna notice the kind of look people were giving her. Almost instantly, she wore her typical fragile expression. A man couldn't take it anymore. "Jeez, this pretty lady is on the verge of crying. It's not like it's a huge sum of money. Just give her the money.""Well, it's not like I cannot pay for it," Mia finally spoke up."Monalize, you don't have to entertain her."Ignoring Shelly, Mia stared at Luna. "If I pay for your dress,
The situation turned awkward again.Mia wanted to see how Luna would clean up the mess."Say something, Luna Maynard. Through cash or Apple Pay?" Shelly added fuel to the fire. Luna's fists clenched tightly. One million dollars? She couldn't even cough up 38,000 dollars!People began judging in whispers, "Why is she silent? Didn't she say that she's going to pay for it? Well, she has finally realized she can't afford it.""I know, right? This lady looks familiar. Who brought her over?""I think it's Mrs. Barrett. They sat together at the beginning."Many of them looked at Sharon. A rich lady commented on purpose, "Mrs. Barrett, did you bring her along? She's kinda embarrassing, though."Sharon was equally embarrassed as well. She strode to Luna's front and lowered her voice, chiding, "Look at what you've done. You're humiliating!"Luna didn't have the nerve to say anything back.Sharon raised her voice, saying, "Luna, be forgiving. It's not a big deal. Go and get changed.
"Of course I'm on Timothy's side." Shelly was all puffed up. If Timothy married Monalize, Shelly's life would be free from worries. She wouldn't need to read Sharon's mood anymore.A furious Sharon watched the duo leave. What happened today was an utter embarrassment.Sharon went to the restroom, where Luna was washing her dress. "What's wrong with you today, Luna Maynard?" Sharon vented."Sorry, Mrs. Barrett. It was all my fault. But I swear I argued with Ms. Monalize for Tim.""For my son? Why?"Mixed feelings sat upon Luna's brows. "Mrs. Barrett, didn't I tell you yesterday that Ms. Monalize has a sick daughter at the hospital? I've only just found out myself, and Tim has been busy—""Enough. Stop beating around the bush. Go straight to the point." Sharon's patience was running thin.Luna swallowed her displeasure before recounting, "Ms. Monalize's daughter has leukemia and has the same blood type as Tim. He agreed to donate his bone marrow if they were a match.""What?
Sharon contemplated including Monalize on the guest list before saying, "That's a good idea."Luna responded, "Isn't it? That way, we can let her know what the Barretts think."Sharon snorted. "You're right. Although she's from a rich family in Nord City, the rich ladies in Bern City are not bad either. They're at least better than her, a divorced woman with a kid. What a burden."Sharon recalled how haughty Monalize was because she was a VIP. Monalize clearly knew that Sharon was Timothy's mother. Yet, Monalize didn't pay her the due respect. It was so rude of Monalize. Luna lowered her gaze, concealing the malice that darkened her eyes. She vowed to make those who scorned her to bow before her. Those affluent individuals—Sharon, Monalize, and that greedy Shelly—would inevitably face her retribution.…Mia followed Shelly to a nearby café.Shelly was wreathed in smiles. "Ms. Monalize, did you catch Luna's expression when she faced that humiliation? Wasn't it priceless? She p
Mia returned to the hospital, anticipating the test results due the following day. The sheer thought of it made her nervous. Despite her certainty that it would be a match, Mia couldn't find peace of mind until the results were confirmed.Timothy arrived just as Mia and Ginger were dining together. Ginger's eyes lit up with excitement as she asked, "What's in that box?" Two imposing bodyguards carried a sizable box into the room, its contents evidently substantial."You'll find out soon," Timothy replied cryptically.Mia was curious as well. What kind of gift had he bought for Ginger?The bodyguards set the box down and unveiled its contents, revealing a miniature princess castle. Mia couldn't contain her amazement. "Wow! It's stunning!" she exclaimed, her eyes shining with disbelief."Did you go out of your way to get it?" Mia asked, surprised by Timothy's gesture."I stumbled upon it while I was out. It gets dull just sitting in the room. I thought this might keep her enterta