Once Cast-Off Wife Now Untouchable Queen novel Chapter 285

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Zera couldn’t wait to see if that witch Aella could still keep that fake smile on her face.

Noel, who’d been standing by the door, silently trailed after Tyrone.

He’d met plenty of clueless people before–but never anyone this clueless.

She was practically digging her own grave while rushing toward disaster.

No surprise Dr. Reid couldn’t care less about her–didn’t even see her as a rival, much less an

enemy.

What a joke.

He still couldn’t understand what his boss saw in Zera in the first place.

At nine that night, the birthday party Jenny threw for Zera was in full swing.

Virginia, Raine, and Brad had all been personally invited by Jenny.

In the world of high society, it never takes long to draw a crowd–one call, and the place is packed.

Plus, since Jenny bought into Zera’s story and dropped Tyrone’s name when sending invites, nobody was gonna turn her down.

Being the Townsends‘ secret daughter, Jenny never really got any respect.

If Zera really ended up as the next Mrs. Winter, she’d be the best connection Jenny could ever have.

Brad let out a laugh. “Ms. Townsend, since when did you and Zera get so close?”

Jenny gestured toward Tyrone and Zera, walking in together. “Mr. Keller, it was Mr. Winter’s idea to make Zera’s birthday one to remember. I just gave him a hand, that’s all.”

After that, Jenny and her friends walked over to say hi to Tyrone and Zera.

Brad, Raine, and Virginia traded looks, cach clearly thinking their own thing.

Tyrone glanced around at the decorations, then shot Noel a quick look.

Catching the hint, Noel quietly slipped out.

Soon, people began crowding around, tossing compliments at Tyrone and Zera.

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Tyrone’s gaze shifted toward his mom and sister.

Following his eyes, Zera spotted Virginia–the old hag–and a smug smile crept onto her face.

“Tyrone, don’t be upset,” Zera said sweetly. “They’re your family. I just wanted to get on better terms with them, maybe ease the tension a bit, so I had Jenny send them an invite.”

Before she could say anything else, Shirley came rushing in with a forced smile. “Zera, Zera, I brought-”

Noticing Zera’s warning glance, Shirley quickly switched up her story. “Julian, Daphne, and Orson were free, so I figured I’d bring them along to enjoy the party.”

When Zera spotted Aella and Sayer walking in through the door, she looked pleased and motioned for her mom to step aside. “Mom, take Julian, Daphne, and Orson to grab something to eat.”

Shirley nodded right away and hurried off, pulling her son, daughter–in–law, and Orson along with her.

Tyrone’s brows drew together the moment he saw Aella walk in.

Their eyes met across the room, and before he knew it, he started moving toward her.

But Zera stepped in fast, cutting him off.

In front of everyone, she confidently slipped her hand through his arm and said, “Tyrone, I didn’t expect Dr. Reid to actually come. Let’s go say hi.”

Tyrone shrugged her off, his expression going icy.

“No need,” he said.

Sayer leaned in and murmured to Aella, “Did that ugly girl drag you out here just to show off with Mr. Winter?”

Aella tugged Sayer toward Virginia. “Show off all she wants–she’ll be dead soon.”

She didn’t care what happened to Zera.

But since Zera had already dragged Shirley, Julian, and Daphne over to stir things up at the Reid Estate, Aella figured she might as well go along with it.

Aella walked up to Virginia, who looked furious. “What’s Zera trying to pull, dragging us all out here?” Virginia snapped.

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Brad chuckled and said, “Come on, Virginia, we’re here now–might as well sit back and enjoy

the show.”

Sayer leaned over and asked Brad, “Do you know something we don’t?”

Brad pushed his head away with a scowl.

That sneaky bastard.

Looks like he doesn’t have a clue, but he’s got a sharp eye for everything.

The group stood at a distance, watching Zera put on a show.

Standing next to Tyrone, Zera cleared her throat and lifted her chin slightly. “Thanks, everyone, for taking time out of your busy schedules to come to my birthday dinner,” she said.

She paused, turned her head toward him, and couldn’t stop the smile that crept across her face.

Her gaze shifted to Aella and the rest. “Tyrone wanted to celebrate my birthday in private, saying he’d make it a night to remember. But I thought, why not share this moment with everyone?”

Aella stood with the group, expression steady, eyes cold.

Guests around them began to whisper.

“Mr. Winter just split from his ex, and now he’s already flaunting this woman. Guess the rumors

were true.”

“What’s so special about being the other woman? Kinda pathetic.”

“For real–she even invited the ex–wife? That’s just too arrogant.”

“Zera’s got nothing on Aella. Mr. Winter really has some questionable taste.”

Zera’s mom, Shirley, noticed the whispers and started shouting like crazy, “If you don’t know the facts, keep your mouths shut! Zera was Mr. Winter’s first love!”

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