From Ashes of Scandal to His Embrace novel Chapter 120

“Alright then. Since you don’t like it, I’ll just call you Laurinda. I came out here just for you. Come on, let me take you inside.”

He motioned for her to follow.

Laurinda didn’t move. She stood there, studying Harden with a sly smile.

“Harden, you said you were done with pro gaming. I figured you must have found something even better. Turns out you’re just working as a greeter now. Honestly, being a pro was way cooler. This job isn’t really your style.”

She didn’t wait for his response. Instead, she slipped her arm through Adolphus’s, and together they headed for the banquet hall.

Harden stayed rooted to the spot, fists clenched tight. He could hear the sarcasm in her tone. She must not know who he really was. Once he took over the Gates family, he’d see if Laurinda could still act so high and mighty.

When Laurinda and Adolphus walked into the hall, the whole crowd turned to look. Just like that, Laurinda became the center of attention. No one expected the so-called fake heiress of the bankrupt Austin family to show up here.

“Laurinda, you made it! Finn told me to look out for you tonight,” Alice said, coming over with a bright smile. She shot Adolphus a quick, dismissive glance before focusing on Laurinda, her voice warm and friendly.

Laurinda knew all about the Gates family’s two-faced ways. She’d learned to play along, saying what people wanted to hear, acting close even when she wasn’t.

They chatted for a while until a few glamorous women came over to greet Alice. Only then did Alice finally let go of Laurinda’s hand.

“And who’s this beauty? How come we haven’t met before? Laurinda, introduce us,” one of the women said.

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