At seven in the evening, ra arrived right on time at the charity g, clutching her invitation. As she stepped out of the car, she immediately noticed Eden, who looked stunning as always. Eden seemed genuinely surprised to see ra; she hadn''t expected her to score an invite.


    ra didn''t bother with a hello. She handed her invitation to the staff and strolled inside with elegance. Her outfit was understated yet striking a ck sequined mermaid skirt with a silk blouse that highlighted her waist, making her look like a mermaid fresh from the sea.


    Eden lingered outside for a moment, fighting the urge to make a scene. Instead, she called Simon. "Hey, aren''t youing? ra''s here," she said.


    Simon hesitated, thenughed, "I''m on my way. Eden, don''t cause her any trouble."


    Eden was irked. It felt like every guy was head over heels for ra, something she just couldn''t stand. Faking a smile, she replied, "Sure, whatever."


    After hanging up, she red in the direction ra had gone and then dialed her bodyguard. Tonight, she was set on ruining ra''s reputation.


    Inside, the venue was stunning-sses clinking, the air filled with expensive perfumes. It was a world ra wasn''t quite familiar with; she didn''t frequent such events often. Several people who knew her nced her way, raising eyebrows and whispering.


    Everyone was aware of ra''s history with Simon-years of unrequited love, only for her to leave him for some unknown waiter when things finally seemed to go


    her way.


    ra scanned the room, searching for her target. Just as she moved to approach, a girl with a tray of drinks and a disdainful look headed her way.


    "ra?" the girl sneered.


    ra frowned, not recognizing her.


    The girl, clearly trying to provoke her, said, "Oh, so you dumped Simon and now you''re too good for everyone else, huh?"


    ra racked her brain and remembered—she was from the Dawson family. They had a longstanding grudge against her over something that happened to Shelly, so a confrontation wasn''t unexpected.


    Jeffree, the girl, aimed her drink at ra. But ra was ready and quickly dodged. The wine ended up sshing all over Eden, who was just walking in.


    Themotion instantly drew everyone''s attention.


    Jeffree was shocked. "Eden, are you okay?"


    Apparently, they were friends, and Jeffree''s attempt to humiliate ra had been Eden''s idea.


    Eden shook her head, ring at ra with disdain. ra couldn''t help but find the situation amusing and was about to continue when Eden called out.


    "There''s more to your brother''s story than you know. There''s a key person you''ve missed."


    ra paused and looked back at Eden.


    Eden smirked, raising an eyebrow. "You''d never guess who. If you want to find out,e with me upstairs."


    ra chuckled, "Ms. Eden, do I look like I was born yesterday?"