chapter 65

Lillian's perspective.

The dinner party was held at a famous hotel in the city. By the time we arrived, almost all the guests were already there.

Mayor Ryan was so delighted to see Ismail that he couldn't stop grinning. After greeting us like the good host that he was, he let the waiter welcome us into the hall.

A wave of uneasiness washed over me as soon as I stepped into the venue. The Nash family was also one of the most prestigious families in the city, and Kayden had to be on the guest list. What if, God forbid, I bumped into him later?

I looked around, but fortunately I didn't see him.

Instead, I saw my father and stepmother, who had also met my eyes and were sauntering toward me.

I really didn't want to see them again. But life threw me a curveball, and I had no choice but to grab life by the balls.

Well, well, the two of them were very polite in front of Ismail. So wide was their smile that their eyes were hidden under their bulging cheeks.