<strong>Chapter 172</strong>


    "Aunt Sophia, I''m so lucky to have you!" Liana almost shed tears of gratitude.


    There was a suddenmotion among the guests as the socialites turned their attention to the main entrance. There, Jasper and Landon made their way together to the venue.


    The two aplished men instantly became the center of attraction. As scions of the Beckett family and the Harper family, respectively, they were the subject of photographers and the heartthrobs to alldies.


    Both men were dressed in suits. Jasper opted for an all-ck attire that gave off a stoic and imposing air. In contrast, Landon wore an all-white suit, looking clean and refined.


    "Oh my God! Mr. Beckett and Mr. Harper are here!"


    "I can die happy now that I''ve seen them in person!"


    "Look at Mr. Beckett''s long legs! And that face—he''s too perfect to be a human. He looks like a main character in a dating sim!"


    "Don''t forget Mr. Harper! I''m swooning at his devilish grin! I have a thing for him."


    Liana noticed Landon checking out Alice. She chuckled, "Look at how popr Mr. Harper is. When are you going to win his heart? I believe you have a longtime crush on him."


    "What''s the rush? Impatience solves nothing. It''s a matter of time before I make him mine," Betty grumbled with ire.Content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    "That''s true. But look at those women eyeing and gushing at him in desperation. If you don''ty im to him soon, you''ll have a lot of trouble down the road."


    Betty ground her teeth upon hearing that. It was her ultimate dream to be Landon''s woman and secure the role of Mrs. Beckett.


    However, she wanted to dig a hole and hide away in shame and anger when she recounted the way Landon had humiliated her at home.


    Still, she would not give up on Landon as she wouldn''t want to be a joke in Liana''s eyes.


    Liana turned her attention to Jasper when the two men walked in her direction. She wanted to go up to him. That was when the guests turned their eyes to the main entrance once more.


    A breathtaking figure appeared under the dazzling sunset and walked into the venue like something out of a painting. It was Alice White, the thorn in Liana''s side.


    "Alice, you''re outrageously lovely," Landon mumbled as he gaped at her.


    Jasper was stunned by her beauty. His breath quickened as blood rushed through his veins.


    "Wow! Who''s that lovelydy in a mermaid dress? She''s got ss."


    "If I''m not wrong, she is wearing a Vittorino dress by Angelo Costa. She must have some connections to get Master Costa to make her dress!"


    "The wearer makes the dress. She has showcased the craftsmanship of the Vittorino dress to the fullest extent. She could well be a Vittorino model!"


    The guests were full of praise for the stunning beauty. For the event, Alyssa had chosen to wear a high-fashion mermaid dress in white and sky blue with intricate embroidery.


    Her choice of dress was unique and captivating whileplementing her surroundings. She had subtly scored a win against Liana and Betty.


    "Damn! How did that bitch think of wearing a Vittorino mermaid dress? It didn''t even cross my mind!" Betty clenched her jaw in anger as Sophia looked upset.


    Sophia had put on an expensive mermaid dress as well, knowing that it would entuate her figure. Despite her careful nning, she lost out to a country girl, which frustrated her to no end. She finally realized that, given her age, she''d never beat Alice.