However, life has dulled Fred’s edge.


    No one had his back even if he fought for himself, and all he had was an elderly mother and a sister


    who was still attending university.


    His family would be in tatters if anything happened to him!


    Frank watched as Fred headed off into the distance and sighed exasperatedly.


    The lights of the Szar Vi in Riverton were bright and dazzling, for it was Vi’s birthday party.


    The children of every important figure in Riverton were invited, and even Lane Holdings was


    N?velDrama.Org ? 2024.


    on the list..


    However, Helen was too busy to attend and sent Cindy in her stead.


    Naturally, Cindy certainly could not ask for more for such a social event.


    “Woah…” Her eyes were immediately darting everywhere after she entered Turnbull Vi. It might be


    just a vi, but the furnishing and renovations were a billion times better than what Lane Manor had.


    Even the paintings hung on the wall were all worth a fortune!


    Suddenly the crowd became rowdy.


    “It’s Ms. Szar…”


    “She’s a goddess…”


    Seeing that, Cindy quickly squeezed her way through the crowd to see Viing downstairs in a


    crystalline gown hugging her voluptuous figure.


    She certainly stood out among the crowd!


    The sons of every rich and important family in Riverton were immediately flocking around her,


    exchanging greetings or having small talk.


    It took a long while for the crowd around Vi to dwindle, and Cindy promptly saw a chance.


    Wine ss in hand, she went up and greeted Vi warmly. “Ms. Szar, I’ve been looking forward to


    seeing you.”


    Vi turned toward Cindy. “And you are…?


    ???


    “Cindy Zonda,” Cindy introduced herself. “I’m the cousin of Lane Holdings‘ CEO. I’ve heard that your


    beauty is a national marvel, and the rumors are certainly true.‘


    “Oh, you tter me, Ms. Zonda…”


    Viughed out of politeness… and suddenly noticed the ne on Cindy’s neck, with the red


    diamond sparkling over it.


    Vi herself had spent a fortune on the ne, having it designed ording to her specifications.


    As such, it was one of a kind!


    However, Cindy never noticed the look in Vi’s eyes and droned on without a care.


    “I’ve admired you for a while now and have always wanted to work with your family but never had the


    chance-”


    Before she could finish, Vi suddenly grabbed her ne and pulled her toward herself!


    “Oof!” Cindy was choked right then, and she eximed frantically, “What are you doing, Ms. Szar?”


    Vi had still been all friendly and nice earlier–what had gotten into her?


    Nheless, Vi’s eyes were narrowed as she asked icily, “Where did you get this ne/” “Y–You


    can have it if you like…” Cindy quickly said.


    Smack!


    Vi pped Cindy across the face, leaving her lips cracked and bleeding.


    “I’ll ask again. Where did you get this ne?” Vi growled through her teeth.


    Naturally, the crowd around them was left in shock, unsure as to what brought about Vi’s sudden


    madness!


    Still


    Cindy was too scared to lie. “It’s my cousin’s. Her boyfriend gave it to her… I don’t know anything else!”


    “Who is your cousin?!” Vi bellowed, her grip tightening further on the ne!