Chapter 404
Mira shifted her gaze to the woman who had spoken. She wore a stunning yet understated pale blue dress, but the unmistakable Elysian Couture logo betrayed its exorbitant price tag. Her radiant complexion and cascade of blonde hair highlighted her stunning curves, while her large, expressive eyes and delicate red lips formed a picture-perfect smile.
Seeing the absolute adoration in Xavier’s gaze, Mira instantly knew who she was.
“Great idea! My future sister-in-law is a genius,” Liora cheered, clearly indicating that the Bennett family had wholeheartedly accepted Roxanne. If Mira wasn’t mistaken, this birthday gala was their way of officially introducing her to high society.
Liora hurried over to the beverage tower, pouring a glass of juice and offering it to her grandmother with both hands. She then poured three more glasses for her friends. “Cheers p>
“Are you in that much of a rush to get rid of me?” Evelyn teased her granddaughter affectionately before taking a sip.
After exchanging polite greetings with the Bennett elders, Liora pulled Mira and Celine toward the backyard.
She led them to a quiet, elegant gazebo. “It’s peaceful out here. Let’s sit p>
“Aren’t you going to entertain the guests?” Celine asked.
“My brother, my future sister-in-law, my parents, and the staff have that covered p>
“She’s not even officially part of the family yet,” Celine pointed out.
“She might as well be. She came over yesterday just to help set up p>
“She sounds incredibly capable,” Celine noted.
“Oh, definitely. My mom can’t stop praising her. She even told me I should take notes,” Liora said proudly.
Roxanne had undeniably secured the Bennett family’s complete approval, making Mira’s mission to drive a wedge between her and Xavier exponentially harder. But regardless of their bond, Mira’s plan to obliterate the Porter family remained set in stone.
The stone table in the gazebo was already laden with refreshments. As Mira and Celine took their seats, Liora emerged from the adjoining room with a massive platter of sliced oranges. “Eat up! My brother specially ordered these Premium Valencia Oranges. I’m telling you, since Roxanne is here, my brother has gone completely overboard trying to impress p>
As they chatted, Celine caught movement out of the corner of her eye. “Look over there. It’s Mrs. Mercer and Mara p>
Liora groaned. “I told my parents not to invite the Mercers, but they insisted p>
“It’s fine. Your parents have their own social circles. It has nothing to do with us,” Mira said smoothly.
Lacey Quinn Mercer clearly spotted Mira from across the lawn, constantly stealing glances in her direction, but Mira acted as though the woman didn’t exist.
While Liora hid away to avoid socializing, Roxanne effortlessly navigated the crowd, playing the perfect hostess beside Xavier. The guests continuously praised the Bennett family for securing such an exceptional match.
“Look, here comes your sister-in-law,” Celine murmured.
Mira and Liora followed her gaze. Roxanne was walking alongside a maid pushing a dessert cart. She offered radiant smiles to the guests, directing the maid to serve them.
seamlessly, and even personally arranging the plates on the tables. Pausing for a moment, Roxanne
glanced back at Xavier, her lips
curving into a soft, devoted smile.
“Liora, come grab some fruit!” Roxanne called out affectionately, waving her over as the cart neared the gazebo. Her tone was so naturally warm, one would think they were biological sisters.
Liora trotted over and took a bowl of grapes. “Thanks, Roxanne p>
Roxanne grabbed plates of cherries and cherry tomatoes. “Eat as much as you’d like.” She then feigned a look of surprise as her eyes landed on Mira. “You must be Mira Mercer. Or should say, Lung. I’ve heard so much about you. It’s a thrill to finally meet you in person p>
“I pale in comparison to you, Ms. Porter,” Mira replied evenly. “Your knowledge and
worldly experience are truly unparalleled p>
“Oh, you’re all still so young! When I was your age, I was completely clueless. I couldn’t hold a candle to any of you p>