Chapter 69

Evelyn and Sharon were impeccably dressed as always. However, my attention was drawn to the designer shopping bags they were carrying, and I couldn't help but smirk. "What a coincidence! Are you two here shopping for second-hand designer bags?" I asked. Evelyn's expression darkened. "Ariana, we still have unresolved issues from last time. Why are you acting so superior?" Sharon interjected sarcastically, "She's only here to sell her items because she's broke." She sneered. "See? Without Elijah, you're nobody. You used to call yourself Mrs. Linden—what a joke." They both erupted in mocking laughter, and I felt a surge of frustration. I was there to sell my items, but running into them felt like the worst kind of luck. I decided to ignore them and walked away, but Evelyn wasn't ready to let it go. "Where are you going?" she asked. I continued toward the VIP room, but then I heard Evelyn say, "Sharon, did you know? Mr. Linden is throwing a welcome-home party for Josie in a few days