With a mink coat draped over her shoulders and an air of elegance and luxury, Mary stepped up. "I heard that Sheila really dislikes Laura," she asked, glancing at Mallory without giving it much attention. “Will she be present at the engagement party?""Mary, don't worry," Mallory said with a radiant smile, certain that she could convince Sheila to consent. “Sheila will be there, I promise.”Mary arched an eyebrow, a little uneasy at Mallory’s self-assured words.Mary was perplexed as to why Sheila harbored such hostility toward her daughter, Laura."Sheila’s presence is crucial for the engagement party to hold any significance, so I hope she will come," Mary stated before heading out with Laura. She even felt Andrew wasn't quite sincere.Following their departure, Mallory dismissed the maids and led Jude upstairs.Jude ripped at her clothes as they embraced once they were inside the room. "Jude, why are you so impatient?" cried an irritated Mallory. “I want to talk to you about someth
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