If she comes back, under no circumstances should you let her onto the premises."
"Doesn't her family keep an eye on her?"
"The people with her are her family. Sometimes they can't control her, so they just let her act out."
"Her family is ridiculous. Why let her harass people instead of putting her in a psychiatric facility?
Don't worry, we'll keep a strict watch. She won't bother you again."
Meanwhile, in Melvion City.
Mara had just received an official invitation from the Lance family in Aethelgard.
"Mom, look! An invitation from the Lance family. They want me to attend their concert."
"The Lance family in Aethelgard? Let me see that,"
Lacey said, clearly skeptical.
"I already had Godmother verify it. It's real."
In truth, Fiona had advised against the trip, but she simply couldn't talk Mara out of it.
Mrs. Mercer took the invitation and examined it. It certainly looked authentic.
"The Lance family is the most powerful dynasty in the capital. They can recruit anyone they want. Why would they invite you?
You need to discuss this with your father and Ethan. Don't do anything rash."
"Mom, they're talent scouts for the Lance family. They recognized my natural star quality."
With that, Mara rushed off to pack her bags.
Lacey chased her upstairs. "When do they want you there?"
"Immediately."
"Immediately?
You should wait until your father and Ethan get back. There are a lot of scammers out there."
"They already booked my flight. It's almost time to leave."
Mara was terrified that if she delayed, Mr. Porter would find out and stop her.
This was a rare opportunity. Her reputation in Melvion City was in tatters, but a fresh start in a new city might be exactly what she needed to make it big.
When she returned as a star, the Mercer family would have no choice but to respect her.
If she could align herself with the Lance family, maybe even Shane Porter would have to answer to her.
"Sweetheart, you can't just trust strangers."
Lacey picked up her phone to call Adrian, but a call from Fiona came through first.
"Lacey, Mara asked me to verify an invitation earlier. It is genuine.


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