Chapter 102

102 Unveiling the Mask Alex’s gaze lingered on his sister Lillian, yet he refrained from speaking, choosing instead to immerse himself with his business acquaintances. Lillian, trailing behind, felt a sense of isolation amidst the bustling crowd.

As they navigated the sea of faces, Lillian’s energy waned. She sought refuge in a corner just as Emma Smirnoff, renowned for her grace and strength, appeared. Emma, intending to join her friends, found herself face–to–face with Lillian. Their history was fraught with tension, and the air grew thick with unspoken words.

Lillian, in her usual manner, couldn’t resist a jab. “I didn’t realize this event was open to just anyone.

Here you are, flaunting your so–called power. You might be the vice president of Smirnoff Group, but that doesn’t entitle you to barge into high society,” she sneered.

Emma, undeterred by Lillian’s venom, focused on her agenda. She was there to tie up loose ends and confront the undercurrents threatening her peace.

Their exchange was abruptly cut short by the press, drawn to the commotion like moths to a flame.

Lillian, relishing the attention, took the opportunity to launch another attack.

“You think you can charm your way back into my brother’s life? He married you out of obligation, not love. He won’t be fooled by your antics again,” Lillian declared, her words striking a nerve among the bystanders.

“And during your marriage, you were nothing but a glorified servant, catering to our every whim. Don’t fool yourself into thinking you were ever part of the family,” Lillian added, her words echoing with malice.

Sympathetic looks were cast Emma’s way as whispers of her struggles during her marriage with Lillian’s brother surfaced. The room filled with murmurs about the depths of her mistreatment.

At that moment, Emma’s friends, led by Viola, arrived. Upon hearing Lillian’s spiteful words, Viola, driven by indignation, drenched Lillian in a shower of red wine.

There was a collective gasp of surprise from the guests who were fortunate enough to witness the happenings at Emma’s table.

Lillian, taken aback, found herself in a precarious position. As she attempted to regain her footing, Viola, unyielding, struck her with a swift kick.

Lillian’s friends rushed to her aid, helping her regain her composure amidst the chaos.

“Don’t you dare lay a hand on me again!” Lillian squealed, her face flushed with humiliation.

Viola retorted, “Your family’s values are a disgrace. Comparing you to my brother is an insult.”

Emma, caught in the middle of the confrontation, felt things spiraling out of control.

“What’s your point, Lillian?” Emma asked, her voice steady. “Are you suggesting that I manipulated.

my way into marriage? That’s absurd.”

Lillian’s allegations, once easily dismissed as slander, now held weight in the eyes of the observers, especially after the recent scandal involving Emma and the Lillian’s family.

“Lallian!” The sharp rebuke came from Alex, Lillian’s brother, whose anger was palpable.

Lillian, unable to meet his gaze, turned away.

Alex was incensed by his sister’s behavior. He approached Emma, his emotions barely contained.

“I’m so sorry, Everything Lillian said ”

Throughout their marriage, Alex had been indifferent to Emma, never acknowledging her struggles. He had ignored rumors of her hardships, believing, she deserved them for marrying him under false pretenses.