He Lost Me to His Best Friend novel Chapter 418

"Then Julian and I will be your inside and outside backup. I can't wait to watch you both slaughter the competition tonight."

The three women exchanged fierce high-fives and immediately split up to get ready.

Night fell. Seven o'clock sharp.

The top-floor banquet hall of the Zenith Hotel.

Dazzling crystal chandeliers cast a blindingly glamorous glow over the room. Amidst the scent of expensive perfume and the rustle of designer gowns, Bay City's most elite socialites gathered in small clusters, their hushed conversations buzzing with a subtle, electric anticipation.

Corinne wore a dark green high-slit cheongsam, while Gwen opted for a classic black-and-white tweed evening gown. Both wore flawless, practiced smiles as they greeted guests at the entrance.

Sylvia, Melanie Flynn, and Clarissa Flynn were also there, helping entertain the attendees.

Sylvia looked sweet and delicate in a light apricot chiffon gown, dainty fringe earrings swaying against her neck.

Melanie stunned in a burgundy backless mermaid dress, the slit showcasing her long legs, paired with black stilettos that oozed sex appeal.

Clarissa remained strictly professional in a navy-blue skirt suit over a white silk blouse, her expression serious and her brow furrowed as if she would rather be anywhere else.

Corinne and Gwen looked at their daughters and nieces with immense pride and satisfaction.

Glancing at her designer watch, Corinne nudged Gwen with her elbow.

"Do you think they actually have the guts to show up tonight?"

A sneer crossed Gwen's face.

"Hard to say about Jacqueline, but Elara is a complete coward. She definitely won't come."

She lowered her voice, dripping with arrogance. "When the scandal with Sylvia blew up, the Croft family just took it quietly. They even gave Sylvia a massive settlement in the divorce... With a pushover personality like Elara's, crushing her will be a walk in the park."

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