A black Cayenne Porshe stopped in front of the Sander family’s mansion. Estelle who sat at the passenger’s seat, held her breath as her eyes were blindfolded. She got a whiff of the osmanthus flowers and it was a scent she was familiar with. The road right outside the mansion was filled with osmanthus trees. Plus, since it was its season, a tinge of sweetness lingered in the air from the fresh blooms.“Sir, we’ve arrived?”An unfamiliar female voice answered from the driver’s seat. “Sir’s left. He has some business to tend to. I was asked to drive you here.” Estelle felt nervous and held on tightly to her seatbelt.When they left the Banyan City Hotel that morning, he blindfolded her and walked her to the car. Hence why she thought he was with her in the car. She never realized it was a woman who drove her instead.“Um...may I know who you are?”“Oh, you can call me Miranda. Sir gave me specific orders.” “Oh, all right...can I take off the blindfold now?” “Sure,” replied
Estelle was confused. A couple of days back, she assumed that Sir sounded a lot like Colten. Though, after she spent some time together, she realized he was not. However, who else knew her that well?Estelle was clueless. “Alright now, let’s not think about that anymore. Hurry up and get changed into this dress. I still need to fix your hair.”Right then, a few ladies walked over to offer their help. Estelle rejected them quickly. “It’s okay, I got this.”“Embaressed huh?”“It’s not like that…”She did not want them to see the scar she had on her chest from the surgery. Miranda nodded. “Okay, get going then.”Estelle closed the car door and was then alone in the car. The gown she held in her hands was beautiful. It was made of a dark blue velvet material and it had hand-embroided floral patterns on it. That elegant and sophisticated dark-colored gown made her fair skin look like porcelain. The off-shoulder gown showed off her slender neck and collar bone which empha
Sherry’s birthday party went as planned at the Sanders family’s mansion.Zavier had Sherry by his side and they were busy entertaining their guests. They looked like the owners of the mansion. Sherry did put an effort in being the perfect party hostess. Some of the guests were startled when they noticed how Camilla and Skyler stood close together. “Mr. and Mrs. Smith, is it true that your daughter and Skyler are together?”Feeling pleased and proud, Sherry replied, “They’re indeed together. Skyler fell head over heels for Camilla when they first met. He tried to pursue her for quite a while and Camilla eventually agreed.”Zavier felt oddly satisfied when he heard what his wife said. He then added, “Well, a persistent pursuer can soften the staunchest of hearts. Skyler’s really persistent and clingy.”The guests were startled and taken aback when they heard what Zavier said. Since the both of them came clean about their daughter’s relationship with Skyler, the guests offered th
Everyone in Banyan City was aware that Zavier was managing the Sanders group after the passing of Frederick since both his wife and daughter were nowhere to be seen in public. There were rumors that they moved overseas and some said they did not want to be found. After all, it was the Sanders family who schemed against the Flynn family. Furthermore, it did not matter that they were good friends with the Flynn family. It was given that the Sanders family were too ashamed to stay around. However, the young lady of the Sanders family finally made an official comeback at Sherry’s party! The main hall went dead silent. Feeling curious, Camilla stepped forward to take a look at the unfamiliar lady dressed in a floral dark blue gown. The lady backed Camilla as she confronted her father. “Skyler.”Camilla called out to him but quickly realized that Skyler had his eyes fixated on that lady.Following his gaze, Camilla saw that the lady wore the same heels she wore earlier. A dark-b
Zavier’s face darkened right away.Most of the guests that were present went through ups and downs in the business world. By the looks of the commotion between Estelle and Zavier, the guests guessed that there was something fishy about the CEO of the Sanders Group at that point. Estelle humiliated him in front of all the guests without taking into account that he was older than her. The guests on the other hand were prepared for war among the riches. Zavier was in hot soup when Estelle was humiliated right after he was showered with flattery and compliments from the guests. However, he tried his best to maintain a straight nobleman face. He then hinted at Estelle. “Estelle, let’s settle our family issues in private and not make a scene in front of our guests.”Sherry who stood by his side chimed in as well. “Oh Estelle, where have you been all these years? Your uncle’s been looking for you. We were all so worried about you.” “Yeah?” Estelle snorted coldly, “I’ve been staying at
“I’m Abigail Sloan, Estelle’s best friend.” Taking a step in front of Estelle, Abigail wanted to protect her friend. “If you must know Miss Zia, Estelle and I have been friends for over ten years. I know how things were between Skyler and Estelle, how they fell in love and got together. have fallen in love and got together. Who else could have been Mrs. Flynn if not Estelle?”Biting her lips, Camilla retorted. “Just because she claims to be Mrs. Flynn, it doesn’t mean it’s true.”“Well, what if Skyler says so? I’m dying to know what Skyler has to say about this too.”Estelle lightly tugged onto Abigail’s gown and whispered, “Abigail, I’m thankful you’re standing up for me. But things are different with us now. I’m worried about how getting on Skyler’s wrong side might affect your family.” “I understand, but it doesn’t sit well with me. I think you and Skyler should have gotten your happily ever after! Who does she think she is to come in the middle of the both of you?”Happily ev
She forcefully smiled. “I’m alright.”“Don’t lie, it’s written all over your face that you’re not okay,” Abigail insisted while swinging Estelle’s hands back and fro, “why didn’t you tell me about what happened back then in the hospital? You’re my best friend, but I guess that isn’t the case for you huh! If I knew what you were going through, I would’ve been there with you through it all!”Estelle could not help but let out a chuckle. “Abigail, I appreciate that. Thank you.”“Don’t thank me, I don’t need it. Estelle, you were there for me when I was at my lowest, so let me help you now. Camilla’s Skyler’s mistress right? Don’t you worry, I’ll teach that homewrecker a lesson!”“It’s okay, you don’t have to.”“Why not?”“Because things weren’t working out between Skyler and me anyway. What he said was true, we’ve filed for divorce.”Abigail started sniffling and it took her a while before she regained her composure. She then gently comforted Estelle. “To be fair, I don’t know what
[Where are you?]The message was sent by Sir.[I’m in front of the Sanders family’s mansion.][Stay there. I’m sending someone over to pick you up.][Okay.][Estelle, you were amazing just now.]Estelle’s heart began to soften. Though, she suddenly thought of something. [Sir, were you at the mansion just now?][I was.]Estelle was taken aback by the fact that he was present at the dinner party. It did however make sense as Zavier invited every upper-class family to the party. Judging from how Sir easily assisted her financially, it was obvious that he was wealthy enough to have received an invite. Though, no guests had their faces hidden at the party.Who was he then?Did she cross paths with him earlier? Staring at her phone, Estelle did not know how to reply to his message. Sir’s though sent another message. [Are you feeling unwell?][I’m okay.][Stay right where you are. Someone will come to pick you up.][Okay.]“Estelle, who are you texting? Why don’t yo