Chapter 521

As the banquet progressed, a magnificent six-tiered cake was wheeled into the center of the grand hall. Rory, the star of tonight's celebration, stood encircled by adoring guests like the moon surrounded by stars. The table before her was piled high with exquisitely wrapped gift boxes. Her gaze flickered instinctively toward the second floor toward her bedroom door. That door hadn’t opened since Jane and the other two had entered. Moreover, Giselle had already sent a maid down to deliver the coveted C-brand princess tiara to her. Now, the glittering tiara rested atop her head, making her feel twice as beautiful as she had in that cheap plastic crown earlier. Her mood couldn’t have been brighter. The thought of Jane and her friends being thoroughly dealt with by Giselle and Joycelyn in that room only sweetened her satisfaction, sending waves of smug delight through her. Meanwhile, inside the bedroom... Rosalia stood with her tiny hands planted firmly on her hips, glaring furiously at Gi