Chapter 891



Whispers began to swirl among the guests.

“Kallie’s star has really been on the rise, drawing in many who hope to bask in her success, yet today marks the first instance of someone so overtly clinging to her success.”

“This woman hardly looks like she’s related.

Kallie outshines her by far.

Despite this woman’s youth and grace, she pales in comparison to Kallie.”

“This is my first time seeing her at Kallie’s side.

She must be seizing the opportunity of a public event, betting Kallie wouldn’t dare turn her away.”

“Indeed, there are many opportunists like her around.”

Lacey caught these murmurs, and her smile faltered, her eyes meeting Kallie’s with a challenge.

“What’s the matter, Kallie? You gave your word once.

Are you going back on it now?”

Kallie regained her composure and declared loudly, “Please, let me introduce Lacey to you all.

She’s my sister in all but blood, a relationship fostered from past years.

She was out of Burmoos, which is why I didn’t introduce her before.

Now that she’s returned, I trust you will extend her every courtesy on my account.”

Those who had spoken critically quickly softened, now eager to curry favor with Lacey.

The best stories are at gⱯlnσν𝒆𝓁s․𝒄𝗈𝗆 “So, she’s actually a sister figure to Kallie? That figures.”

“Not everyone has that kind of poise.”

“Their similar aura speaks volumes.”

Hearing such remarks, Lacey couldn’t help but feel slightly annoyed.

The statement from Kallie alone shifted these people’s demeanor.

Was Kallie’s influence extending even further?

At Kallie’s urging, Sophie gave a shy smile and murmured, “Hello, Lacey.”

It wasn’t that Sophie was reluctant to address Lacey, but rather that Lacey was practically a stranger to Kallie’s three kids.

To know a newly met adult was actually her aunt was quite uncomfortable.

Lacey tenderly squeezed Sophie’s cheek and offered a heartfelt compliment.

“You’re as beautiful as your mother, and like your father.”

Lacey’s tone changed when she uttered the last sentence.

This remark momentarily stiffened Kallie’s smile.

She stared at Lacey, puzzled and uncertain.

What was Lacey implying? Did Lacey have some connection with Jake?

Soon, Kallie shook it off.

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