The next day, the Ford Group arranged a celebratory banquet where all the important people in the city were invited.
Briena was the star of the night, as she was finally someone of important status, and every rich and well-known person wanted to meet her.
"You are looking beautiful, Briena," Clara said as she observed her daughter in a beautiful red, floor-length evening gown, in which she truly looked like a star.
"Thank you, Mom," Briena replied. "Umm… we have invited the Harpers. Will he show up?"
"Justin Harper never shows up anywhere, but we can always hope," Clara answered. "You are one of the most desired socialites in the city now. Who knows, he might change his mind for your sake."
"I hope so," Briena said, fixing her dress one last time. "I hope Natalie shows up and sees me moving ahead despite her plans to ruin my life."
