Mina took a deep breath, steadied herself, and glanced toward the entrance.
Nicole had arrived.
As the sole heir of the White family, Nicole was bound to become the center of attentionâeven if Reginald hadnât thrown her an official welcome-
home party yet.
Mina smiled and moved forward to greet her, putting on a show of sisterly affection with an embrace that was just a little too staged. She made sure the onlookersâespecially those waiting to see her slip upâwere watching. âThis is Miss White, the only daughter of the family,â she announced with a bright smile. âWeâre the best of friends.â
Jade, whoâd usually be handling Nicole, was currently dealing with her own problems thanks to Tyrone and couldnât make it to Seaview City. So that jobâkeeping an eye on Nicoleâhad fallen to Mina.
Nicole slipped her arm through Minaâs and let herself be guided into the crowd. Mina planned to use Nicoleâs presence to boost her own standing tonight.
As expected, people immediately clustered around them, eager to get close to the White Corporationâs future heiress.
After all, once Reginald passed away, everything the Whites owned would land squarely in Nicoleâs lap.
âMiss White, I have to sayâI envy you so much. Youâre incredibly lucky.â
âThatâs right, the entire White Corporation will be yours. The future of the family rests with you.â
Nicole lifted her chin, pride flickering across her face. She caught sight of Tyrone across the room and, with a delighted gasp, broke away to run toward him. âTyrone!â
Alicia was standing with Tyrone and a few company executives, deep in conversation, when Nicole barreled over.
As Tyroneâs âsugar baby,â Aliciaâs first instinct was to protect her benefactor. She stepped in front of Nicole, blocking her path.
Nicole shot Alicia a glare. âWho do you think you are, stopping me? Heâs my fiancéâweâre getting married sooner or later.â
Aliciaâs voice was calm and cool. âMiss White, have some dignity. Throwing yourself at a married man in public doesnât reflect well on your upbringing.
And for the record, heâs my legal husband. If you keep talking like this, people will only think less of youâand that wonât do your familyâs reputation any favors, either.â
Rich Radiant and Over Him (Alicia and Vincent)
ï¤Chapter 204 Transmigration: I Have Storage Space in the Apocalypse A chorus of murmurs rippled through the crowd. The envy had always been thereâeveryone knew Nicoleâs rise from rags to riches was practically a fairy taleâbut Aliciaâs words drove the point home. Nicole, never much of a socialite, was suddenly exposed for all to see.
Standing in front of Tyrone, Aliciaâs composure only made Nicoleâs behavior seem more crass. Tyrone, meanwhile, flashed a smug grin and glanced over at Vincent, who was lingering nearby.
âSee that?â Tyrone called, half-teasing. âThatâs what itâs like to have a wife whoâs got your back.â
Vincent looked like he might shatter his wine glass with his bare hands.
Nicole, seething, lashed out. âAnd who are you to talk? Youâre just an orphanâno family, no background. Did you really think you could become some society wife? Tyroneâs going to dump you, just you wait!â
Her words were uglyâcruel enough to draw shocked looks from the guests.
Alicia let out a soft sigh, her expression almost amused. Nicole really didnât have a clue. Hadnât she done any homework before showing up tonight?
The event was for the daughter of the Chamber of Commerce presidentâa daughter everyone knew was adopted.
Nicoleâs outburst had barely faded when Minaâs face paled. She tried to pull Nicole back, but it was too late.
The presidentâs daughter was already descending the staircase.
She wasnât alone. Yvonne was by her sideâher closest friend, someone with real influence.
As the pair reached the landing, Lillian Ryanâs expression hardened. Yvonne didnât even look at Nicole.
âWho invited someone with manners like that?â Yvonne said coldly. âKindly see yourself out.â
The room fell silent. No one dared to speak up for Nicole. Mina, caught between loyalty and embarrassment, forced herself forward. âMiss Ryan, Iâm so sorry... this is Miss White, the daughter of the White family.â
ï¤Chapter 760 - 756: Encountering a Man with Evil Intentions