Chapter 17

The following evening. Serena attended the event and soon realized that Nina's description had not done justice to the grandeur of the occasion. The room was filled with elegantly dressed guests engaged in mingling and exchanging compliments. Serena was clad in the gown gifted to her by Nina, with her hair elegantly arranged and the eye-catching hairpin presented by Richard. Her natural beauty was enhanced only by a touch of lipstick, a rare departure from her usual makeup-free style. The lipstick surprisingly complemented her skin tone, creating a unique and pristine appearance amidst the heavily made-up women in the room. Serena's clean and elegant look made her stand out among the crowd. Michelle's face froze as she caught sight of Serena. She had managed to secure an invitation for this event, hoping to expose her daughter, Samantha, to a world of elegance and opulence. However, Serena's presence immediately shattered her plans. "Is that Serena?!" Samantha's eyes welled up with jea