FreeNovelChapter 100 Moments later, the event's PR manager strolled over.
"Most of the guests are here. Leah, you and the ladies can make your entrance now." Jacob was outside greeting everyone, so they had been waiting. Lisa wanted to make a grand entrance, and Leah was just going along with it to make her happy.
When she heard that the guests had arrived, Lisa's eyes sparkled with anticipation. "Has Mr. Connor shown up yet?" She had specifically asked to be informed as soon as Mr. Connor arrived.
The manager shook his head regretfully. "Mr. Connor hasn't arrived yet." Disappointment flashed across Lisa's face. She had planned to wow everyone when Connor arrived.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtChloe's expression shifted slightly at the mention of Connor. Had Lisa invited him? Connor hadn't mentioned it last night, so he probably wouldn't be coming.
Leah chimed in, "The guests are all here, and the who's who of Riverbrook have all attended today's event. Let's not keep them waiting. Let's go." Lisa linked arms with Leah. "Alright, Mom, let's go." The lounge led to a corridor, and just a couple of meters out was a grand spiral staircase leading directly to the banquet hall.
As they stepped onto the staircase, the lights in the hall dimmed. Then, music started playing. The guests were stunned by what's happening.
Then, the emcee's voice filled the room. "Let's welctoday's birthday ladies. Miss Lisa and Miss Chloe." All eyes turned to the spotlight from the ceiling that focused on the spiral staircase.
The brightest beam illuminated Lisa and Leah. Leah was dressed in a glamorous gown and looked every bit the picture of elegance. Lisa, in a red velvet dress adorned with countless tiny diamonds, radial.176 luxury and sophistication. Her outfit was clearly custom-made and cost a fortune.
A softer beam highlighted the woman behind them. She wore a white evening gown, simple yet timeless and grand. The thin straps rested on her fair shoulders, her collarbones distinct, and the smooth lines of the dress hugged her graceful figure perfectly.
Especially striking was the cut-out design around the waist, showcasing her slim waistline-breathtakingly beautiful. Her makeup was light, but her eyes sparkled like stars, captivating and stunning.
She had naturally wavy hair that cascaded effortlessly over her shoulders. With her exquisite face, it seemed as if every strand of hair was glowing.
Despite the simplicity of her attire, she looked incredibly striking, like a solitary white rose in full bloom. The pure white didn't detract from her allure but made her the most dazzling presence in the room.
For a moment, Lisa's red dress, in contrast to such suprbeauty, seemed rather plain and vulgar.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmWhispers began to ripple through the crowd.
"The entrance of the two Miss Meadows clearly shows their status."
"Obviously, Leah favors her biological daughter. She's wearing expensive clothes, and jewelry while the adopted daughter is wearing an old design."
W+ "But you can't deny, the adopted daughter's beauty and grace are breathtaking. "Yes, she's truly stunning. A natural beauty that can't be ignored."
As they descended the staircase, Lisa faintly heard the murmurs of praise. She was feeling prood until she realized everyone was talking about Chloe. Lisa's face soured instantly.
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