When Adrian and the Coles arrived with gifts, they were greeted by the sight of Hailey in a chic white tweed dress, her makeup flawless. Looking sweet and charming, she stood beside Marianne, smiling and chatting with the other socialites.
She truly looked every bit the part of a high-society debutante.
Nearby, a few of the women were still fawning over her. One held Hailey’s hand and said cheerfully, “Hailey, how old are you now? My boy is twenty-three and just started learning the ropes at the family company. Would you be interested in having dinner with him?”
Hailey glanced at the woman.
After returning to the Wynn family, she had diligently researched everyone in Vaelion City’s upper crust, committing them all to memory.
She recognized this woman. Her family was highly regarded in Vaelion City, much wealthier than the Wynn family had been in the past.
A glint appeared in her eye as she considered how to respond.
Just then, another socialite took her other hand. “Don’t listen to her, look at my son! My boy is exceptional, and handsome too!”
“Have you no shame? Starting to fight over her already? Well, if you’re all going to be so forward, then I won’t hold back! Hailey, look, here’s a picture of my son…”
Hailey was surrounded by a crowd of socialites.
Looking at them, each one more distinguished and wealthier than the last, she could barely suppress a smile.
Marianne, standing beside her, was grinning from ear to ear.
“Hailey.”
A clear voice suddenly cut through the chatter.
Hailey’s smile froze.
She looked up and saw Adrian standing at the entrance to the Wynn family’s home, with his parents, the Coles, just behind him.
“Sorry, I’m late.” Adrian saw Hailey staring at him, seemingly in a daze.
He assumed she was simply captivated after not having seen him for so long.
He had taken special care to dress up before coming.
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