Too Late to Hold Me Back novel Chapter 798

While Jude and his entourage were still present, many in the room had held back, but the moment they vanished through the doors, a massive crowd surged toward Mira and Owen.

Every sentence began with "Mr. Lance" or "Boss Mercer," desperate to curry favor.

The spectacle far surpassed the royal treatment Jude's group had received earlier.

In truth, Mira and Owen had no desire to linger, but Jillian, Elara, and the others were thrilled to be at such a grand gala and wanted to enjoy the evening a little longer.

Jillian leaned in close to Mira's ear. "Talk about fair-weather friends, blowing with the wind. They just flock to whoever holds the power."

Her voice wasn't exactly quiet. A few bystanders definitely caught it, leaving Mira to suspect Jillian was being loud on purpose.

Mid-sentence, Jillian suddenly glanced across the room. "Mira, look. Seraphina and her parents are trying to sneak out..."

Mira followed her gaze toward the entrance, but Jillian was already sprinting over to intercept Sebastian and Gwen.

"Mr. and Mrs. Quinn! Why are you slipping out without even saying goodbye?

Wait, no, Mira wanted to come say goodbye to you, but she's completely surrounded right now. That's why she sent me to catch you."

The couple froze... Was she seriously coming over just to rub Mira's victory in their faces?

Gwen remembered how she had been flaunting her own status to Mira and Owen earlier. Had the tables turned so quickly?

Jillian had a booming voice, and soon, dozens of eyes turned their way, making Sebastian's face burn with utter humiliation.

"Oh, right! Aren't you Seraphina's parents? Lawrence Lance's future in-laws?

Where are they? Did their little scheme blow up in their faces, and now they've bolted without you?

Wow, Seraphina is a terrible daughter. Gets a boyfriend and completely forgets her own flesh and blood..."

"Keep your mouth shut! Stop spouting nonsense, my daughter is perfectly fine..."

Gwen was so furious she looked ready to throw a punch. Unfortunately, there were too many witnesses, and she couldn't afford a public scandal.

Sebastian finally spoke up. "Please tell Mira we have urgent matters to attend to. We're leaving."

Without waiting for Jillian's response, he dragged Gwen out the door.

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