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    Surrounded by Demi’s allies, Ellie became the target of their scorn.


    Demi, listening to the usations, felt a surge of satisfaction. Knowing Ellie’s ties to Kaiden, the president of GT Group, only intensified her disdain. She had assumed Ellie was married to a nobody, not realizing she had inadvertently elevated Ellie’s status.


    Ellie’s misfortune was the only thing that could bring Demi any real pleasure.


    “Demi, are you paranoid? I’m not a recycling bin. Why would I want to keep the man you’re with, who seems like nothing more than junk?” Ellie was irritated with Demi, though the urge tough lingered.


    Today was her birthday, and Ellie had no desire to bicker with anyone. She signaled the waiter to intervene and grabbed Baylee’s arm. “Come.”


    “Demi’s only been back a short while, but she’s already using her birthday party as a way to show off,” Baylee remarked, clearly annoyed.


    “The group of people apanying Demi are hardly A-listers. Just some obscure celebrities and reality show contestants from thest couple of years. It’s clear Demi isn’t doing too well,” Ellie said, trying to soothe Baylee.


    “You’re right. I recognized a few faces, too. They’re just here hanging out with their cliques. Demi’s got a long way to go before she’s in with the elite.”


    A few stepster, Baylee was still seething. “I really want to kick Demi and her posse out. Their money is no good to me.”


    “Just rx. Later, we’ll get the bartender to send them the priciest wine on the menu.”


    Baylee was taken aback. “Ellie, you’re not exactly short on cash. Why don’t you throw them out?”


    “Who says I’m not? Do you think my experiments pay for themselves? The equipment and materials cost more than gold,” Ellie exined. “Inparison to Kaiden’s wealth, I consider myself destitute.”


    “But you’re Kaiden’s wife. What’s his is yours. If you ever divorced, you’d be wealthy. Hang on a second!” Baylee suddenly straightened up, studying Ellie closely. “You sent me a photo of that scarf before you mailed it. In the picture, there was a man’s hand next to the—”


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    Scarf, wearing a multimillion-dor Patek Philippe watch.” The room fell silent for a brief moment.


    Baylee finally broke the silence. “Is that Kaiden’s hand in the picture? Just be honest with me.”


    Ellie hesitated. “Would you believe me if I denied it?”


    Baylee raised an eyebrow. “Seriously, Ellie. How often do you see Patek Philippe watches around?”


    Ellie knew she couldn’t deceive her best friend. With a sigh, she confessed, “Yes, it’s him.”


    Baylee’s knack for cutting to the chase was uncanny. Sheughed lightly. “So, he was shopping with you? Things seem to be going well between the two of you. Has the rtionship progressed?”


    Ellie fidgeted, touching her nose. “Baylee, I haven’t told you everything. Kaiden and I, well… we’ve been intimate.”


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