nstead. She tried to lighten the mood by talking about what they'd wear. Their belongings which they could take were delivered that morning apparently and were no

ng to wear?" Her

ress, it will go with wh

widen and light up, "You'r

ebrow at her, "Mom, you're the one who called Mark and a

my call anyway. Suc

g different. Jade was also sure Mark was the one who handed the cops their lead. Not to mention that he only wanted to marry her to get ba

. I'm sure Mark has some

a few boxes which made her anxious, "Just because someone i

ad

mother told her firmly, "H

All evidence is pointing toward him. I had a talk with dad's lawyers

e

er than what you'd like for your birthday or Christmas? I've known he was doing bad things

de.

usly, I wan

cked her heels off and went to her closet to grab a pair of joggers and a t-shir

mself to give you and me a better life than we had." She glanced at Jade while she was putting away her black dr

on because of her father and he always tried to give her the best of everything. She was just reluctant after she found out he wasn't the superhero she believed he was. He broke

t eight-thirty. Do you w

to be the third wheel. I'll ask a friend if I c

ldn't be the

something to eat. I did some groceries this morning, I'm thi

s good

y, h

d. Getting up she headed back to her closet and scanned through her dresses. She had a long silver gown which was covered in little diamonds. An expensive dress her mother bought h

*

. She took a shower, moisturized her entire body. Got her hair and make-up ready

gushed, "Everyone will be watc

nks,

ade her move, "That's my rid

oose wavy curls. She ran her fingers through her curls, trying to get rid of the nerves which were building up in her stomach.

frozen to the spot as her phone kept ringing. Placing her hand on her chest she tried to even her breathing. She could do this. She'd get her mo

e opened it and answered h

ed right in front

ka

lding she stopped and stared at the limo. She had seen one before, her mother always drove in style when she attended social events. She just realized that from now on it would also be her life. She'd be attending social events lik

driver opened the door for he

didn't pay much attention to her surroundings though. She couldn't look away from Mark.

t disappo

her eyes to the window to avo

t up the privacy screen, "You

es

she still refused to look at

gets her house back. Th

eave my side tonight." She wanted to pull away, but he wrapped a

side tonight." She p

to discuss business tonight because I know it will affect

work from ni

from work and we'll dis

ut you text me the addres

t protest which she wa

*

through the crowd easily, throwing charming smiles left and right. Entering the building she immediately recognized a few people who her mother hung out with. By the looks of it, they also recognized her and they defin

back and her black dress sparkling brightly in the lighting, "Let me lead you to your table." S

rk told her, "Jade this is Sophie Thom

r face anyway, "I've heard." She whispered loudly, "We're here for you and your mother.

re Sophie also had a daughter who she'd like to meet Mark. These women her mother hung around with were all pretending to be friends but behind their backs they were competitive, always wanting to b

ourselves, "

anything." Sophie turned on her hee

at her, "We'll leave right af

e to do that o

ings, but it's a neces

ovely Sophie? How is that a ne

and made people around them stop and stare. Unfortunate

a sassy li

, I'm not

her shoes, "That's beca

use she knew he was right. She only wore hee

not sassy

ad. It's how you ended up at my office. Wanting to yell at me, because you were conv

actual reason for her to meet up with Mark. She just wanted to yell at

ast one of us i

entirely on Mark. He was actually a pretty good date, trying to entertain her while making sure no one came too close to ruin their night. He even

ntil it was time for him to give his speech. He surprised everyone at their table, including her by leaning in and

lk around in circles, he went straight to the point and thanked everyone for their support. A

ve proposed to the lovely lady who stole my heart and she accepted-" He grinned when people cheered them on, "Thank you." He reached for

ing by going public like that. He took his sweet time to get back to their table. She got to her feet when he w

ieve you did

e lied and pulled out of the hug, "Mom, I want to officially introduce you to my fiancé." She gestured to Mark and

't too annoyed with her. At least Camilla was happy and much more alive. So she played along, pretending to be the happy fiancée who was very mu