In a place full of strangers, she would never let herself get drunk or lose her composure.
When Aurelia Shaw walked in, she grabbed a glass of wine and held it in her hand. She didn't drink it, but at least she had to put on a show—otherwise, she'd stick out like a sore thumb at this kind of party.
As she was walking, she suddenly heard a familiar voice: "Aurelia? What are you doing here?!"
Aurelia turned her head and saw Jovana Shaw, along with a few other socialite girls behind her, and a distinguished-looking man standing at her side.
Her brows furrowed.
Why is she here too?
Thinking back to last night, when Clara Philips suddenly called her to come home for dinner—it turns out this was the reason.
Afraid that her appearance would mess up her daughter's big chance?
Aurelia lifted her red lips in a faint smile, but none of those standing behind Jovana noticed it.
