Were the Chapmans on the brink of bankruptcy?


    Kaleb nodded grimly. “Yes, that’s right. I was just informed about it as well. They’ve kept this a secret


    from the public.”


    Sharon was upset. In this case, they’d be delusional if they thought she would let Nikki marry Timothy


    under that circumstances.


    She turned toward the guests. “Everyone, please dig in. My apologies for the


    Everyone began settling into the joyous atmosphere once again, as if they’d forgotten about the


    Chapmans‘ predicament earlier.


    Luna watched Sharon in exasperation. Wasn’t she supposed to hold Mia ountable? Why did she


    refrain from discussing the Chapmans?


    What did Kaleb tell her? Was there really something wrong with the Chapmans‘


    business?


    Luna was defiant. She clearly could’ve seized this opportunity to coax Sharon into punishing Mia, yet


    her ns had proved futile. She couldn’t help but curse inwardly.


    Meanwhile, Mia noticed how Sharon cozied up to the other socialites. She seemed to have forgotten


    that she had deliberately invited Amelia and Nikki over as


    guests.


    Mia nced up at Timothy. “She’s a good fit for a theater role.” She marveled at how quickly Sharon


    could change her demeanor.


    Timothy replied calmly, “These should be enough. Let’s go.” He took her te, and both of them settled


    on their seats.


    Just then, Luna produced a gift box. “Happy birthday, Mrs. Barrett. I hope you’ll


    like it.”


    Sharon nced over at the gold embroidered fan in the box. It looked exquisite,. so she began


    bragging, “What a beautiful ne! It will perfectly match with


    the customized gown I orderedst month.”


    “embroidered it on my own. I hope you’ll like it.”


    A woman beside Luna chimed in instantly, “Our fashion magazine invited a renowned embroiderer to


    our show, and Ms. Maynard personally asked her to couch her.”


    Sharon’s satisfaction immediately grew upon her words.


    Veronica eximed, “A handmade gift truly hits differently! It suits you.”


    Luna continued. “And this is a card made by Asher.”


    “How thoughtful of you! I love it.”


    Sharon couldn’t help but steal a nce at Monalize after she epted the gift. A jolt of frustration


    lanced through her as she met Monalize’s face.


    It was a mirror image of Mia’s, a ghost from her past. Years might have passed, but in that moment, it


    felt like Mia had never truly left, her presence a persistent


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    echo in the room


    Veronica asked. “Tum, did your girlfriende to Sharon’s birthday party empty


    -banded?


    Mia smirked. “Of course not. I personally chose a present at the mall with Timothy yesterday. Didn’t you


    bring it along with you, Timothy?”


    Timothy’s eyes bore into hers. He knew her intent, but he couldn’t expose her. He


    nodded instead.


    “I was in a hurry, so I forgot.”


    “Timothy, you have to give it to Mrs. Barrettter. Don’t keep it all to yourself.” Mia grinned as if she


    would waste her time preparing a gift for Sharon.


    “Tim, you’re not covering for her, are you?”


    Sharon interrupted Veronica, “If he said he forgot, that must be the truth. He’s so busy, after all. How


    could he possibly remember such trivial things?”


    She was very protective of her son in front of others.


    Still feeling indignant, Veronica pestered, “Tim, I heard Ms. Monalize has a daughter. Why didn’t you let


    her bring her child over today? It’s always better to have more people around.”


    A hint of impatience flickered in Mia’s eyes. These bunch of old hags were incorrigible.