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With the impending alliance between the Clifford and Hernandez families, people approached William Hernandez to exchange pleasantries and praised Sarah. “This must be Sarah. You’re looking more beautiful than ever, truly the top socialite of Northville, Michael Jolson said.
“Mr. Johnson, you’re so sweet. Just the other day, I saw your daughter Emily, and she’s truly stunning.” Sarah replied.
Sarah, already a popular star in the entertainment industry, relished the compliments. Her gentle smile and elegant demeanor attracted a lot of attention. She was particularly cager to see Dylan tonight.
Just as everyone was about to enter, a voice called out from behind. “Hey, isn’t that. Audrey, who was sent to prison seven years ago?”
The mention of Audrey’s name wiped the smiles off the faces of the Hernandez family. Sarah’s smile froze, and she quickly glanced back.
Outside Silvandel Auction House, the previously lively crowd parted as two figures approached. It was as if they were walking with starlight, dazzling and captivating all eyes.
Audrey wore a black strapless evening gown that complemented her smooth, glowing skin. The strapless design emphasized her long, swan–like neck and graceful collarbones, enhancing her voluptuous figure. Her wavy black hair and impeccable makeup further heightened her breathtaking beauty, leaving onlookers in awe.
Beside her, the little boy in a plaid three–piece suit, with his delicate features, looked like a charming little prince.
Seeing Audrey’s beautiful face, Sarah’s eyes filled with shock, jealousy, and hatred. ‘Audrey has actually returned! She should have died in prison, especially after being sent to a men’s facility, where most women wouldn’t survive the torment. But how is this possible? She not only survived but returned more dazzling than ever.
‘So what if Audrey is back? Northville isn’t the same as it was seven years ago. And she’s even brought a bastard child with her, Sarah pondered, sneering inwardly. Her disdainful gaze swept over the little boy standing next to Audrey.
The crowd began to murmur. “It really is her. Weren’t there rumors she died in prison? How is she out?”
“Not only did she go to prison, but she also brought back a bastard child. She must have
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come today because she knew Dylan would be here. How shameless!”
“Does she really think she can enter Silvandel Auction House? It’s not a place for criminals like her. She’ll be thrown out for sure.”
The crowd remembered the scene from seven years ago when Dylan personally handcuffed Audrey and sent her to prison. They looked at her with contempt and ridicule. ‘Dylan dumped her, the Hernandez family disowned her, and yet she still acts. as if she’s the same Northville socialite, completely oblivious to reality,‘ they thought.
Seeing the little boy by Audrey’s side intensified their scorn. ‘Rumors have it that Audrey cheated on Dylan, and it seems truc, given the child, they wondered.
Suddenly, a loud slap sounded, startling everyone. Audrey stood there with a cold stare, a sneer playing on her lips, exuding arrogance and defiance. “Sarah, don’t play games with me, or you’ll regret it,” she warned icily.
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