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Mr. Sutton kept many young girlfriends outside and rarely chome. Even Nicholas couldn't
rein him in.
Spotting Geoff and Maureen from afar, Roger sent someone to summon Geoff to his study.
Half an hour later, Roger approached Maureen alone: “Reenie, Geoff hasn't treated you well these years.”
Roger knew Maureen was a good girl, but it was a shshe’d married into their family.
He wasn’t one to meddle in affairs-Geoff and Heather ran everything here.
“You and Geoff should make it work.”
Not one for sweet talk, Roger spoke from his heart.
Maureen nodded.
After Roger left, her birth mother Noelle and brother Adrian arrived early.
Noelle wore lavish clothes, clinging to her second husband Raymond's arm with a beaming smik Spotting
acquaintances, she made sure to announce today’s bride was her daughter.
Maureen recalled her own engagement to Geoff, when Noelle sneered amid congratulations: “Marrying up to the
Suttons? Wonder if she can handle it. If not, divorce awaits?”
Never imagined those prophetic words would ctrue-they’d actually reached the brink of divorce now.
Geoff hadn't returned yet, whereabouts unknown. Maureen waited for Katherine and Jacob.
Soon Katherine arrived alone, surprisingly without Jacob
“Katherine, where's Jacob?”
Maureen grew concerned.
Katherine jerked her thumb backward: “Dad took him to show off Might be a while.
Katherine knew her father’s nature-when bragging about Jacob to others, he completely loses track
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of time.
“By the way, where's your partner?”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtKatherine scanned the room but couldn't spot Geoffrey.
Truthfully, she hadn't received an invitation to this event.
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After all, the White Family was mere small fry compared to the Sutton Family's High Society standing.
But now that she’s engaged to Sean, she naturally basked in the reflected glory.
“You must be Miss White?
Care for a chat?”
Sure enough, someone soon approached Katherine to network.
Flustered, Katherine shot Maureen an apologetic look while handling the socialite.
Maureen reassured her it was fine and urged her to tend to the conversation.
Katherine then joined the circle of society ladies.
In elite circles, interests reign supreme. These women had researched Katherine beforehand-the Robson family’s
chosen daughter-in-law.
Her status rivaled even Elizabeth, who's set to marry Alex. Connections with her could benefit their family
businesses.
Maureen used to receive such attention too, until everyone noticed Geoffrey's indifference toward her. The
sycophants vanished overnight.
“You wouldn't be hiding alone in corners if you'd taken my advice.”
A familiar voice pierced the air as Noelle materialized before Maureen.
“Look how accomplished our Elizabeth is now-not just an internationally renowned dancer, but soon to be Mrs.
Sutton. Her future knows no bounds.”
“And you?
Your life is already over.”
Noelle’s eyes shone with pride as she spoke of Elizabeth.
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Maureen watched her expression, recalling the investigation files, growing certain Elizabeth was more than just
Noelle’s stepdaughter.
She tested the waters: “Elizabeth isn’t even your biological daughter. What good is her success?”
Normally such words would enrage Noelle, yet now she remained utterly unfazed.
Maureen's suspicion solidified.
She reached out: “You've got something in your hair-hold still.”
Under the guise of brushing off debris, she plucked several strands.
Noelle winced: “What was it?”
“Just slint. It's gone now.”
Maureen discreetly pocketed the hairs.
After the Engagement Party began, Elizabeth went on stage to thank her relatives. When she mentioned her
mother, Noelle’s eyes shone.
She was about to step forward when Maureen kindly grabbed her arm.
“The Sutton family invited her birth mother, Barbara.
Having helped organize the Engagement Party, Maureen knew the proceedings very well.
Hearing this, Noelle’s face instantly changed.
She distinctly remembered Elizabeth telling her yesterday that Barbara wouldn't come, and that she would
appear as Elizabeth's mother in front of everyone.
Noelle thought Maureen was lying to her, but then she saw Barbara with short hair, wearing a standard uniform,
appear before the crowd and walk toward Elizabeth.
Barbara was average-looking but radiated competence and shrewdness, qualities Noelle, a pampered beauty,
lacked.
Barbara was somewhat internationally famous. As soon as she arrived, Elizabeth looked at her with admiration
and pride.
Unlike her perfunctory attitude toward Heather, in her heart she considered Barbara her only mother.
“Mom, | knew you'd come.’
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Elizabeth hugged her directly.
On stage, mother and daughter shared a deep bond Off stage. Noelle, who had just told everyone Elizabeth was
her daughter, looked particularly upset
Someone whispered.
“Isn't Elizabeth's father Raymond?”
“Isn't her mother Noelle?”
“Exactly, she just told us she’s Elizabeth's mom.”
“What do you know?
Noelle is Elizabeth's stepmother. Elizabeth only calls her ‘mom’ to keep up appearances for her father. Did you
really think she’s her real mother?”
“What do we do?
We just gave all the gifts meant for Elizabeth’s mother to her. Should we take them back now
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