The smug look on Ryan’s face was infuriating.


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    Justin’s eyes brewed with rage as bitterness consumed him. “So


    what? It’s not strange that you’re invited to the party because of your family standing.”


    “Did you get invited because of your family standing then?”


    “Get to the point or get out.”


    Justin, known to be level-headed, was touchy and not one to kid


    around in matters rted to Be.


    “Tsk. Tsk. Look at you. I was only joking.”


    Ryan knew Justin was pissed that he was not on the guest list. Dropping the subject, he whipped out a crumpled invitation from his back pocket. “Here you go. Your evil stepmother had this delivered to


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    “Talk about a coincidence. She’s having a birthday celebration on the same day as Chairman Thompson’s wife. I guess it’s a showdown.”


    “What did you say? Shannon and Celeste are having birthday celebrations on the same day?” Justin furrowed his brows in surprise.


    “Mr. Salvador, if my memory serves me right, Shannon’s birthday is this Thursday and not the weekend.


    weekend? Is she really trying to one-up Celeste?”


    “What’s the feud between Shannon and Celeste?” Justin picked up on


    the core issue, thanks to his keen intuition..


    “Uh… I’m not too sure myself, but I remember that they were signed to


    the samework years ago. Celeste was a great actress and


    overshined Shannon. Shannon was only good enough to y the


    viin or supporting roles.”


    Justin fell deep into contemtion. “Got it. Keep an eye on Shannon.


    Report back to me if she starts anything.”


    Meanwhile, Shannon was picking out an outfit for her birthday with Bethany in her room in Tideview Manor.


    Fancy gowns were found on the portable clothes rack, sofa, and bed. Despite their hefty price tags, the clothes were piled on top of each


    other like rags.


    “They are tacky! Are these dresses in the limited collection this year? The designers have no talent. No one in their right mind would wear


    these.”


    Displeased with the dresses, Bethany dumped and stomped on them like they were trash. “Mom, you are the wife of Salvador Corporation’s chairman. You were once a famous star in entertainment. Yet, they presented you with these horrible clothes. That’s absurd.”


    Shannon gulped down a mouthful of red wine as rage overtook her.


    Due to Be’s meddling, Shannon became a disgrace to higher society. Even though she was Gregory Salvador’s wife, international


    luxury brands would not sponsor her jewelry or clothes anymore.


    Shannon wanted to select two evening gowns for her birthday


    celebration, but no designerbels would want to put their dresses on


    her. Even though Shannon offered to pay for the gowns, these brands


    refused to be associated with her.


    “You moved your birthday party to the weekend to show Celeste,


    Mom. It’s time to put her in her ce. If you can’t borrow the perfect dress, the n will backfire, and you’ll be the joke in themunity.” Bethany was anxious.


    “Me? A joke? Why would I be a joke?”


    Shannon mmed the wine ss on the table, spilling the wine. “I’m


    thedy of the house. I’m your father’s one and only wife. Who does


    Celeste think she is? She couldn’t beat me then, so she sure as well


    wouldn’t beat me now. Sure, she’s Wyatt Thompson’s third wife, but


    that’s not even legal. She’s a mistress at best. She’s the joke.”


    “You’re right, Mom!” Bethany pandered to Shannon.This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org.


    “I can either go big or go home!”


    Shannon got up, determination reflecting in her eyes. “Find a way to


    get in touch with Sharon. Whatever it takes, I need to borrow a dress. designed by Sharon.”