Aunt Blunaâs beef with Patricia wasnt fresh news.
Patricia had been a spineless jellyfish since day one. She bent over backward for men, especially when Mr. Blanchet was around, she would completely lose herself. Aunt Bluna had zero respect for girls who couldnât live without a man, if Patricia werenât related, she wouldnât give her the time of day Haillie scowled, looking at Ellinor with distaste, âIs Ms. Mendoza really prettier than Patriciaâ I donât see it!
Aunt Bluna turned her gaze to Ellinor, her eyes lighting up with admiration. âMs. Mendozaâs a different breed. She might be petite and cute, but thereâs a certain toughness in her eyes She oozes confidence, but most importantly, sheâs got this aloof aura when it comes to men and power. Thatâs the vibe weâve been chasing at Fashion Pyramid!â Haillie bit her lip in displeasure, thinking Ellinor was just putting on an act. Even a powerhouse like Aunt Bluna was taken in By now, Patriciaâs face was as red as a tomato, and getting called out by Aunt Bluna in front of everyone was mortifying Aunt Bluna, the fashion oddball who barely ever socialized with her own family, was now fawning over Ellinor and even making a sincere invitation, Patricia was seething with jealousy.
Even Haillieâs defense didnât make Aunt Bluna budge Patricia wanted to turn to Balfour for help, hoping heâd put in a good word for her, but just as she was caught in a dilemma, something caught her eye.
She saw a familiar figure standing behind the crowd. It was the man sheâd been longing for Patricia lit up, âTheo, when did you get here?â
Theo stood at the back of the crowd, and his towering height and overwhelming presence were impossible to ignore.
Theo Theo!
Ellinorâs heart skipped a beat and her gaze quickly shifted.
There Theo was, standing still like a stone statue, emanating a chilling aura.
What was he doing here?
Werenât the Blanchet family supposed to skip the Howard familyâs party?
Ellinor was panic-stricken; her fists clenched tightly, and her mind was a mess.
In the end, she came face to face with Theo Patricia pushed through the crowd towards the man sheâd been pining for. âTheo, didnât you have a business trip yesterday? You came back so quickly?