She Quit Her Family and Found Herself novel Chapter 248

The Luna Hall was a flawless blend of traditional aesthetics and modern, plush furnishings. The second Hulda walked in, her eyes landed on a grand piano dominating the center of the room, its keys moving on their own to a self-playing melody.

The high-society women were scattered around, sitting or standing in elegant clusters, chatting pleasantly over the soft piano music.

The moment Joanna and Hulda entered, every pair of eyes in the room snapped toward them.

After all, this was the first time Joanna had ever brought a guest. Everyone's gaze practically glued itself to the breathtaking woman beside her in unabashed curiosity.

Mrs. Gower, always the social ringleader, was the first to speak up. "Joanna, who is this beside you? She looks terribly unfamiliar. I don't believe we've ever crossed paths."

The moment the words left her mouth, a ripple of quiet, condescending laughter echoed through the lounge.

In their exclusive circle, everyone knew everyone—regardless of whether they liked each other. They knew the face of every wealthy heiress in the city.

Clearly, Joanna's companion was a complete nobody.

Membership in this club was strictly reserved for the most culturally elite and distinguished families in Aldercy City. Just having a fat bank account wouldn't get you past the front door.

If Hayden wasn't close friends with Wade, and if the late Arthur Owen hadn't been a legendary titan in the Go world, a woman as lacking in "cultural refinement" as Joanna would never have been allowed in.

Of course, part of their collective disdain for Joanna stemmed from her bitter rivalry with Valery. Joanna was always picking fights with her, but Valery was the undisputed queen bee of the club. The Jewells were Aldercy royalty, and Valery had a brilliant, highly successful son. Naturally, everyone sucked up to Valery, which meant treating Joanna like an unwelcome pest.

Since the Owens were barely tolerated by these snobs, it was a given that this "unfamiliar" girl was likely dragged in from the gutters.

Hearing the mocking giggles, Joanna's face darkened instantly.

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