Chapter 29

Eleanor's ceremony was held on a weekend night at the Hampton family's ancestral home. Officially, it was a party for Eleanor to meet her relatives, but in reality, it was an opportunity for the powerful to forge new alliances and exchange business interests. Although Eleanor was the main focus, the other girls of the Hampton family were not idle. With many celebrities attending the banquet, everyone wanted to look their best. Old Lady Hampton had a good relationship with a top designer in Chicago who sent her three pieces of finished high-end dresses. When the dresses arrived, Abigail and Hazel Hampton quickly selected two. Amelia then took the remaining dress for Catherina. Meanwhile, Eleanor sat in her room as a makeup artist worked on her hair. The banquet was about to begin. "First Miss, they have already chosen all the dresses," the makeup artist stammered, her face pale. "It's okay. It doesn't matter," Eleanor replied indifferently. The makeup artist looked at the beautiful girl