Chapter 218

In the ballroom, Nicole paid no attention to those around her and focused on her meal. Alexandra, who hadn't seen Nicole in some time, couldn't resist making a cutting remark, "I'm curious to know what underhanded methods you've used to worm your way into high society. "Now that you're divorced from the Blake family, what are you doing here pretending to be an art expert? The paintings on display are worth millions. Do you even have the means to afford them?" Nicole glanced up at Alexandra, who was seated across from her, and smiled. "Ms. Murphy, your outfit today makes you look like a speckled hen. That alone is quite a sight." "How dare you!" Alexandra's face flushed with anger. After struggling to assert herself in their last encounter, she had hoped to regain some dignity today, only to face another rebuff. This time, however, someone stepped in to defend her. Eugene, sitting diagonally across from Nicole, snorted coldly. "Ms. Murphy, don't waste your time with someone like h