Chapter 403
This wasn’t about saving the Bennett family or the Mercer family. Mira just wanted to ensure that when she finally crushed Porter Entertainment, the Bennetts wouldn’t
stand in her way.
On Friday afternoon, as school let out, Liora turned to Mira and the others. “Tomorrow is my grandmother’s birthday. You guys have to come over! Oh, and my future sister-in-law will be there too p>
The Bennett family rarely threw flashy events. Usually, Evelyn Bennett’s birthday was just a quiet family dinner. Had Xavier’s engagement to the Porter family already shifted their traditions?
Mira had planned a packed weekend, but given the personal invitation, she couldn’t refuse. Plus, she genuinely wanted to see what Roxanne was really like.
As they walked into their neighborhood, Elara Finn waited until they were alone before speaking up. “I don’t want to go p>
“It’ll be fun,” Mira offered gently. “Good networking, too p>
“Mira, I really don’t want to go p>
Mira considered this. “If you really don’t want to, that’s fine. Just tell Liora you’re visiting your dad tomorrow, or that you’re not feeling well.” She realized Elara didn’t have a formal dress, and the guest list would be packed with elites. Showing up underdressed would only invite judgment. Furthermore, attending a matriarch’s birthday required a proper gift; something cheap would draw sneers, and Elara couldn’t afford anything expensive. Sometimes, the social divide was simply too vast to bridge casually.
The next day, Celine Ward came to Mira’s place so they could head to the Bennett estate together. Elara hadn’t joined them, and Celine tactfully didn’t ask why.
As they reached the ground floor, Celine noticed Silas and Jax following close behind. “Mira, you’re bringing your bodyguards p>
“Yeah. If it weren’t for them during that car crash, we’d all be dead.” Her enemies weren’t the type to miss a golden opportunity.
Celine dismissed her own driver and hopped into Mira’s car. “Since your car is built like a tank, I’ll ride with you p>
“It’s highly secure, but I’ve got enemies. Aren’t you worried?” Celine had only brought a regular driver, but she didn’t have any deadly rivals to worry about.
“Enemies? You mean the Mercers?” Celine asked.
Mira didn’t answer. Some things were better kept in the dark for now.
“It’s fine. I’m not scared of the Mercer family,” Celine said breezily.
Sitting in the back of the customized Lamborghini, Mira felt completely at ease. Silas and Jax took the front seats while Mira and Celine chatted in the back. The car was
outrageously expensive but worth every penny in safety features; even if a massive truck rollee over fe, the
cabin wouldn’t crush. Mira hadn’t
fully appreciated the specs when
she first bought it, but it had turned out to be a lifesaver.
The Bennett estate wasn’t too far away, roughly fifteen miles from Mira’s residence.
Liora was waiting at the grand
entrance. The moment she spotted them, she sprinted over. “What took you so long? I’ve been waiting
Bu
forever” She glanced at their hands. told you not to bring gifts! Why didn’t you listen p>
“We already brought them. You can’t seriously expect us to lug them back,” Mira teased.
Since she was technically still a
student, Mira hadn’t purchased anything overly extravagant. Knowing Grandma Evelyn loved tea, she brought a box of Rare Silver Needle Tea that cost thousands of dollars a pound. Celine presented a premium Italian Truffle Hamper.
A butler stepped forward to relieve them of the gifts.
Liora grabbed their arms and practically dragged them through the opulent living room. “Mom, Dad, Grandma! My friends are here p>
“Wonderful! Bring Liora’s friends over so Grandma can get a good look at them,” Evelyn Bennett said warmly, her eyes full of affection as she took in the girls.
“No way, Grandma. We’re going to my room to hang out first. We’ll keep you company later!” Liora insisted.
Evelyn feigned a pout. “I see how it is. I’m not number one in my Liora’s heart anymore p>
“Don’t worry, Grandma! You’ll be number one again in a bit p>
Laughter rippled through the room.
“Why don’t you ladies join Grandma for a quick drink before you run off? That way, she still gets to be number one,” a voice suggested from beside Xavier.