Aurelia was not only blessed with ethereal beauty and an air of grace that set her outstanding, but also with strength, intelligence, and independence.
She was not just gifted in design, but also had a keen business acumen and a sharp eye for market trends. She could easily stand shoulder to shoulder with any man in the world of commerce, conquering any challenge that came her way.
Megan, on the other hand, was nothing more than a scheming socialite skilled in playing the game of high society, full of tricks but lacking in true talent and vision, just like Magnolia used to be.
Aurelia offered a faint smile, choosing not to speak. She wasn't one to discuss her private affairs with Leopold. In the corner of her eye, she noticed Melissa and Megan making their entrance.
Melissa's gaze was immediately drawn to Elvis, as it always was during these parties. Seeing him with Aurelia once again sent her into a fit of rage.
That bitch, she thought, is trying to seduce Elvis again, probably looking for her next sugar daddy.
Fuming, she marched straight over and sneered, "Elvis, you're not thinking of picking up my brother's wife, are you? You're not really interested in his discarded woman, are you?"
Jelena sprang up from the sofa. "Watch your mouth. It was your brother who refused to divorce and begged Aurelia to come back."
"And what of it?" retorted Megan. "He's lost interest in that bitch now. How can a low-born girl ever compete with a high-born heiress?"
Jelena scoffed. "You're the one who played the mistress and now you're pretending to be all high and mighty. Shame on you. We might have hard lives, but we'd never stoop so low as to be a home-wrecker."
Megan's face turned pale as she retorted, "I'm not a mistress, because the one who's not loved is a mistress. Leopold has always loved me. Aurelia is the intruder in our relationship." She stated this brazenly, without a hint of shame or hesitation.
Aurelia felt the irony of it all. The more shameless the person, the more invincible.
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