It was worth noting that a family like the Sanders would not even be able to step into a party like Beatrice''s eightieth birthday bash. However, the Riveras had never been stingy with their resources when it came to Melody.


    Thalia became even more bitter when she saw how proud Melody looked. "Hmph! I thought her taste would at least improve now that she''s entered the entertainment industry, but look at the shabby gift she gave! It''sughable! One would think she wants everyone to know just how poor of a family background she came from! How stingy could she get? I pity old Missus and Mister Rivera for having to cover for her embarrassment."


    Thalia unabashedly vented to Quinn, finding fault with Melody in everything.


    Quinn, however, could understand why Melody only gave Beatrice a handmade scarf at such an event. Nevertheless, the emerald embedded in it was not cheap. It was worth noting that emeralds of this caliber were extremely rare and could only be found at very exclusive auctions.


    Besides, Beatrice had seen everything that was under the sun. If she really needed something, she could just go ahead and buy them. To families like the Riveras, the most precious thing was time and energy. After all, everyone had be restless in modern society, and not everyone had the patience to knit a scarf.


    Nheless, to protect Thalia''s ego, Quinn nodded in solidarity. After Thalia''s attention shifted away from her, Quinn started to move around the banquet hall. She also needed to n for herself as most of the attendees at the banquet were dignitaries bringing their own children.


    Although she did not know anyone there, she was confident that as long as she showed a friendly attitude, most people would be willing to help her. Quinn did not ask for much; she just wanted to find a handsome guy to pass the time. While it was safer for her to stay in New Capital City, she did find the scene there a little too quietpared to Molomia.


    Melody followed Beatrice and greeted all the people she knew, especially when they held their sses high. Melody wore a smile on her face as she toasted with others. She did not even need to prove that she finished her drink; just taking a light sip was enough for others to acknowledge her.


    Such was the status of the Rivera family. In fact, Beatrice never bothered to toast the guests before. She only did it for Melody''s sake. Beatrice did all this at her own birthday banquet just to ensure that Melody''s path in acting would be smoother and broader in the future.


    Melody was deeply touched, so she had noints as she followed behind Beatrice. However, she did wish that Beatrice would consider her own health. Melody would immediately step forward to support her when she showed the slightest sign of difort.


    "Come, Melody, let me introduce to you the brilliant director, Drew Bax."Ccontent ? exclusive by N?/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.


    Melody''s eyes lit up at the mention of the name. Without needing Beatrice''s introduction, Melody eagerly stepped forward and held Drew''s hands.


    "Let me have a good look. Is this the arm of a genius?"


    Drew had risen to prominence in recent years. Melody quite liked the creative styles of both Shaun and Drew. However, she was not sure about the underlying meaning behind Beatrice''s words. Was Beatrice hooking her up with a new movie role? It was better not to assume such things, to avoid appearing presumptuous.