Chapter 503

Eleanor followed behind Hazel Johan, deliberately avoiding eye contact with the group of sharply dressed men. She knew exactly who they were—men of immense wealth and influence, their power practically radiating from their tailored suits. But that had nothing to do with her. She was here for one purpose only. To announce to the world, loud and clear: Susan was back. “Susan!” Hazel Johan suddenly snapped, turning sharply to glare at her. Her expression was severe as she cast a glance toward the group of dignitaries before lowering her voice. “Those are big shots from Chicago. You’d better behave—don’t mess this up, understand?” Then came the warning, cold and biting: “If you screw this up, you’ll regret it.” Eleanor’s face remained expressionless, her eyes distant, as though Hazel’s threats barely scratched the surface. Without replying, she strode forward with quiet grace. The staff in charge of the ribbon-cutting ceremony faltered for a moment upon seeing her. After all, it wasn’t eve