Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 1487

"Lorelei, you better hope you can stay this arrogant forever." Lexi knew when she was beat and turned to storm off in a huff.

The surrounding guests were smart enough to read the room.

Even if they looked down on Lorelei, no one dared to openly challenge the Houston family.

Seeing that the drama had fizzled out, the crowd gradually dispersed.

Lorelei let out a long breath, picked up a glass of champagne, and found a quiet corner to sit down.

A little while later.

The anniversary gala officially began, with Mr. and Mrs. Landon appearing arm-in-arm before the crowd.

"Mr. Landon, Mrs. Landon, happy anniversary." Lorelei presented the gift she had meticulously prepared.

"Is this the bespoke silk dress I asked you to make?" Seeing the gift, Mrs. Landon was absolutely thrilled. "Thank you so much, Lori."

"You're very welcome."

Lorelei offered a soft smile, perfectly poised.

"By the way, Dr. Houston didn't come with you?" Mrs. Landon asked quietly. "I thought I heard he was back in Australis."

"Harold had a situation at the institute. It might delay him a bit."

"I see. Well, please make yourself comfortable." Mrs. Landon couldn't quite figure out if Harold was actually planning to show up or not.

But having a representative from the Houston family attend was already giving her immense face, so she didn't press the matter.

"Hmph."

Lexi swirled the wine in her glass and sniped sarcastically, "My brother-in-law has always hated these kinds of events. There's zero chance he's showing up."

Delayed?

What a pathetic excuse to save face!

"Are you begging for someone to slap that mouth off your face?" Tanner Bellamy stood beside her, scolding his sister coldly.

"Whose side are you even on!" Lexi stomped her foot in rage.

"Don't forget, if it weren't for you, Lori wouldn't have ended up like this in the first place."

"If she hadn't walked into the wrong room, I would be the one sitting in the Mrs. Houston seat." Lexi grew angrier the more she spoke. "Then none of these nobodies would even dare breathe a word about me. Hmph."

"Whatever. I'm going to go get Sienna."

Dropping that threat, Lexi strutted away haughtily.

"Don't let her get to you."

Tanner looked utterly exhausted by his sister's antics and turned to comfort Lorelei. "Is Harold coming tonight?"

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