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    Before Christina could reply, Lorraine let out a mocking chuckle, as if she had heard the punchline of a joke. “Take Brendon away? They’ve finalized the divorce. She has no chance. Ynda is the one he adores, the partner he treasures. Christina could pull every stunt she knows and still fall short of Ynda’s single smile.”


    Though thements were biting, they weren’t false. Even if Christina pulled every trick in her book, it wouldn’t carry the weight of Ynda’s smile. Ynda was the one Brendon valued above all.


    That said, Christina had zero interest in using tricks to win over Brendon. Why waste time on such a scoundrel? She preferred to reserve her energy for someone worthy.


    “Christina, tell me you’re not really here to stir up chaos. There’s no scenario where you surpass Ynda. Try anything bold, and security will drag you out. Humiliation in front of this entire gathering? That’s social suicide. Don’t act recklessly,” Lorraine said, her tone coated in fake sympathy.


    Lorraine let out a biting chuckle. “If she somehow seeds in taking Brendon away from Ynda, I’ll eat my hat. If she truly had value, she wouldn’t be the one he left behind.”


    Christina didn’t bother replying. She simply pivoted and reached for a small dessert to sample.


    “Certain folks have no poise at all. Invite them to an upscale affair, and they devour snacks like they’ve never seen food before—ssic mooch behavior,” Lorraine sneered.


    Christina gave them a cold look and responded tly, “Finished running your mouths? If so, scram. Your presence kills my appetite.”


    “You!” Lorraine’s breathing became uneven with fury, but no sharp retort came to mind.


    Yvonne furrowed her brow and murmured, “Christina, how could you speak like that? Lorraine was only being honest…”


    “Haven’t shaken off the disgrace from Kurt’s birthday bash, have you?” Christina replied.


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    The second the remarknded, both Lorraine’s and Yvonne’s expressions darkened. Their resentment toward Christina hadn’t faded. That was why, the moment they spotted a familiar figure, they rushed over, hoping it really was her—to cause drama.


    In their minds, their embarrassment during Kurtis’s celebration only happened because Kurt defended Christina. But here, at Brendon and Ynda’s engagement party, the ce was filled with Christina’s critics. They were convinced no one here would stand up for Christina.


    “Christina, keep pissing people off like this, and it’s only a matter of time before it blows up in your face,” Yvonne cautioned.


    “If I want to piss someone off, I’ll do it. Who the hell are you to tell me how to behave?” Christina raised an eyebrow defiantly. Yvonne was fuming so much that she started coughing but still forced a grin.


    “Want to know why Lorraine showed up today?”


    “What’s the reason?” Christina asked, her tone indifferent.


    Thinking she had hooked Christina’s attention, Yvonne’s smirk widened, visibly pleased with herself. “She came to beg Tiana to mentor her. Word is, Tiana’s making an appearance tonight.”


    “Tiana’s standards aren’t that low,” Christina said, eyeing Lorraine with visible scorn. Neither Lorraine’s talent nor her character qualified her to be under such guidance.


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