Too Late to Hold Me Back novel Chapter 404

Mira shifted her gaze to the woman who had spoken. She wore a stunning yet understated pale blue dress, but the unmistakable Elysian Couture logo betrayed its exorbitant price tag. Her radiant complexion and cascade of blonde hair highlighted her stunning curves, while her large, expressive eyes and delicate red lips formed a picture-perfect smile.

Seeing the absolute adoration in Xavier's gaze, Mira instantly knew who she was.

"Great idea! My future sister-in-law is a genius," Liora cheered, clearly indicating that the Bennett family had wholeheartedly accepted Roxanne. If Mira wasn't mistaken, this birthday gala was their way of officially introducing her to high society.

Liora hurried over to the beverage tower, pouring a glass of juice and offering it to her grandmother with both hands. She then poured three more glasses for her friends. "Cheers!"

"Are you in that much of a rush to get rid of me?" Evelyn teased her granddaughter affectionately before taking a sip.

After exchanging polite greetings with the Bennett elders, Liora pulled Mira and Celine toward the backyard.

She led them to a quiet, elegant gazebo. "It's peaceful out here. Let's sit."

"Aren't you going to entertain the guests?" Celine asked.

"My brother, my future sister-in-law, my parents, and the staff have that covered."

"She's not even officially part of the family yet," Celine pointed out.

"She might as well be. She came over yesterday just to help set up."

"She sounds incredibly capable," Celine noted.

"Oh, definitely. My mom can't stop praising her. She even told me I should take notes," Liora said proudly.

Mira and Liora followed her gaze. Roxanne was walking alongside a maid pushing a dessert cart. She offered radiant smiles to the guests, directing the maid to serve them seamlessly, and even personally arranging the plates on the tables. Pausing for a moment, Roxanne glanced back at Xavier, her lips curving into a soft, devoted smile.

"Liora, come grab some fruit!" Roxanne called out affectionately, waving her over as the cart neared the gazebo. Her tone was so naturally warm, one would think they were biological sisters.

Liora trotted over and took a bowl of grapes. "Thanks, Roxanne!"

Roxanne grabbed plates of cherries and cherry tomatoes. "Eat as much as you'd like." She then feigned a look of surprise as her eyes landed on Mira. "You must be Mira Mercer. Or should I say, Lune? I've heard so much about you. It's a thrill to finally meet you in person."

"I pale in comparison to you, Ms. Porter," Mira replied evenly. "Your knowledge and worldly experience are truly unparalleled."

"Oh, you're all still so young! When I was your age, I was completely clueless. I couldn't hold a candle to any of you."