Chapter 64

Emma felt a jolt of shock.

Besty should have been on the Todd family's side, so why was she defending Eleanor?

As her mind scrambled to make sense of it, Lainey approached alone, moving confidently through the crowd.

Jonny was still mingling with the men, sipping his drink, completely oblivious.

It didn't matter.

Today, this was her stage.

Lainey offered a polite smile and greeted, "Besty, it's good to see you here."

Besty wasn't great at remembering faces, and she didn't immediately place Lainey.

But the dress? That she recognized instantly.

It was the same gown she had recently sought Eleanor's special permission to handle.

Eleanor had quoted ten million for it-a price she rarely entertained for any project.

So Lainey must be friends with Eleanor.

Otherwise,why would Eleanor have told her to attend the wedding?

Quickly, Besty composed herself, bowing her head slightly. "Miss Gilbert, congratulations. I apologize for coming so abruptly without a gift. I promise to visit soon and make it up to you and Mr. Todd with a token of my appreciation."

The guests around them were taken aback.

Besty from Enigma Group spoke with such courtesy to Lainey? All those whispers about their closeness must have been true!

Lainey let herself bask in the moment, savoring every second.

Spending that ten million had been worth it; she could practically feel Elepdon's elite social circles opening up to her.

Eleanor would no longer dare mock her.

Maintaining her composure, Lainey smiled graciously. "You're far too kind, Besty. It's such an honor that you could attend my wedding despite your busy schedule."

Besty gave a quick nod, but her gaze immediately flicked toward Eleanor.

She blinked subtly, as if silently asking, "Boss, did that work for you?"

Of course, Nolan noticed it all. His earlier suspicions seemed to be confirmed. How many more of Eleanor's tricks were still hidden?

Eleanor felt his gaze burn into her back and frowned.

Would he ever stop staring?

Nolan met her eyes directly, lifting his eyebrows, almost as if to say,"I've seen through you."

Eleanor's heart skipped a beat.

Did he have some kind of X-ray vision?

She and Besty had only exchanged a glance.

This had to be a trick;

he was just trying to get under her skin.

Deciding it was safer to ignore him, she turned away, refusing to meet his gaze.

But Emma, witnessing the charged moment, couldn't hold back her fury. On impulse, she snatched a glass of wine from a passing waiter and flung it at Eleanor.

Then,pretending to be shocked, she held her chest."Oh, Eleanor! I'm terribly sorry. I didn't manage to hold it right. You're so gracious; I know it's fine, isn't it?"

She had used this stunt countless times over the past three years, and Eleanor had never once reacted.

Even now, cozying up to the Stewart and the Brooks families, Eleanor was still that same foolish girl.

But suddenly, red wine spilled everywhere.

Emma froze, staring at the empty glass in Eleanor's hand.

This wasn't possible.

How dared she?

This was her brother's wedding!

"Eleanor, I'll kill you!" Emma screamed, charging forward without a second thought.