But what did it matter? To her, he was just a loser.


    A flicker of envy crossed her heart, but she quickly reced it with contempt, a habit she had cultivated over time.


    “The Perry family sure does impress,” Lindsey remarked with a calm smile.


    “Shelia, marrying into the Perry family would be a real Cindere story for you.


    You’d rise to riches and fame overnight.


    Dad’s counting on you to bring some of that Perry family’s wealth to his business, to pull the Stewart family out of this rough patch.


    Don’t let him down.


    ”


    Shelia detected the doubt in Lindsey’s tone, the disbelief that she could be Mrs.


    Perry.


    It didn’t matter.


    Lindsey would see she was wrong soon enough.


    “Why would I let Dad down? Unlike you, I don’t make a habit of opposing him.


    I’m his golden girl now,” Shelia snapped back with a haughty lift of her chin, looking down on Lindsey.


    “Come on, let’s go inside.


    I’ll give you a tour of what a real prominent family’s home is Like.


    ”


    The grand vi was brimming with opulence.


    Stepping through the grand, intricately carved doors, a lively party scene came into view.


    Lights dazzled and music flowed like gentle streams.


    Guests sipped from their sses with poise, smiles gracing their faces.


    Beyond therge windows, the shimmering infinity pool mirrored the grandeur of the vi.


    Shelia nced at Lindsey and Domenic, expecting they’d be amazed by such magnificence.


    Imagining them staring in jealousy, she almostughed.


    Yet Lindsey showed no surprise or jealousy.


    A subtle smile yed on her lips, her gaze sharp and focused.


    For Domenic, the extravagance was nothing out of the ordinary.Content held by N?velDrama.Org.


    Even in a simple leather jacket, he blended in seamlessly, exuding confidence.


    His stature was tall, his features chiseled, and an air of authority about him drew the young women’s eyes.


    Could thedy at his side be his girlfriend?


    Lindsey clung to Domenic’s arm, prompting jealous res from the other debutantes.


    They seemed unfazed, as if they were just at a regr gathering, which made Shelia silently scoff at their act.


    “You’re now the center of attention.


    I have to say you are such adies’ man,” Lindsey remarked, noticing thedies eyeing Domenic.


    “Are you jealous?” Domenic teased, looking fondly at her.


    “Should I continue to be the life of the party? I do enjoy making you jealous,” he added with a yful tone.


    “Jealous? Hardly,” Lindsey retorted, pausing abruptly in her steps.


    She spotted Kendra and Benny humbly mingling with some distinguished guests.


    Shelia eagerly approached, taking Benny by the arm.


    “Dad, mom, Look who’s here.


    ”