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Katniss glanced over and saw the Wesley family chilling in the front row.

She grinned, her eyes turning into little crescents.

Maximilian walked over with her, but just as they started chatting, someone came to get him.

It was Carlton's butler, saying Carlton needed to talk to him.

Before leaving, Maximilian told Katniss, "Have fun and take care."

Katniss felt a jolt in her heart, sensing some hidden meaning.

Did Maximilian know something?

She didn't want to think about it. She walked over to the Wesley family.

"That outfit looks amazing on you, Katniss," Daphne said, checking her out with delight.

Wesley smiled too. "Looks like you've put on some weight. How are things with you and Maximilian?"

Katniss felt warm inside at Wesley and Daphne's concern. They really cared about her. They noticed the little changes in her—she had gained some weight.

But her biological family would just scold her for embarrassing the Manners family.

With a gentle smile, Katniss replied, "Maximilian treats me well. Otherwise, how could I be this well-fed?"

Clara quickly noticed Katniss with the Wesley family.

Especially when she saw the dress Katniss was wearing, her perfectly made-up face showed shock.

Wasn't that the masterpiece from the famous MR styling team?

She had just seen a preview in a fashion magazine yesterday.

It was a one-of-a-kind piece!

She had been so bummed she couldn't get it in time; she wanted it for her engagement dress.

But it was only available yesterday, and here Katniss was, already wearing it?

No way. Even the Boleyn family couldn't get it, so Katniss definitely didn't have the means. Clara's eyes flashed with contempt. She thought Katniss's backer was more powerful.

On such a grand occasion, wearing a fake dress could only fool someone as clueless as Katniss.

After dealing with a guest, Clara deliberately exclaimed, pulling Desmond to look. "Desmond, look, it's Katniss! That's great, I knew she'd come to our engagement party."

Desmond looked over and saw Katniss in the crowd. The evening dress highlighted her slender and graceful figure, showing off her small, delicate face, dazzlingly beautiful.

He quickly pursed his lips. "She dares to show up?"

"Oh, Desmond, don't be like that. Katniss must be here to sincerely bless us. Come on, let's go greet her." Clara urged, nudging Desmond's arm.

Katniss hadn't eaten anything in the morning and was hungry, picking out desserts at the snack table when a shadow suddenly loomed over her.

"Katniss, welcome," Clara said with a face full of innocence.noveldrama

Desmond glared at her, his eyes warning, "Katniss, since you're here, bel yourself and don't do anything to embarrass both families."

Katniss's expression remained calm, with an indifferent detachment. "Desmond, at this point, you're the one still deluding yourself, aren't you?"

"What do you mean?"

"I've told you many times that I'm not interested in you anymore. Desmond, could you, for once, use your brain!"

Desmond's face darkened immediately, his hands balling into fists.

Clara gently soothed him and then, with teary eyes, said to Katniss, "Katniss, I know you're feeling bad. But I hope you can be as happy as I am, staying with a man you truly love. Don't ruin your life out of spite."

After speaking, Clara's gaze subtly swept over Katniss's dress. "Especially a stingy man who won't even buy you the real thing and lets you wear a fake."

In high society, even if they couldn't get the real deal, they wouldn't be caught dead in a fake. It was the ultimate disgrace.

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It was pathetic.

Katniss lowered her eyes slightly.

If the stylist had heard this, their reaction would have been priceless.

Smoothing out her fluffy skirt, Katniss said lightly, "Oh, don't worry about it. You too, if

one pair of eyes isn't enough, grow a few more."

At that moment, a few more dignitaries arrived.

Seeing this, Desmond pulled Clara away. "Clara, don't waste time on someone like her. Come, I'll introduce you to someone important."

Before leaving, Clara didn't forget to considerately say, "Katniss, make yourself at home. Don't be shy, have a great time."

Katniss's smile widened as she glanced at her phone. The time was almost up.

Just then, Maximilian returned. He seemed to spot Katniss immediately and strode towards her.

Seeing her empty plate, he asked in a deep voice, "Didn't find anything you like?"

"No." Katniss thought for a moment and didn't mention Clara's words, not wanting to spoil Maximilian's mood.

The "big gift" she had prepared would teach Clara a good lesson.

Katniss playfully smiled. "Maximilian, there are so many options. I haven't decided what to eat yet."

Maximilian chuckled, his eyes softening as he reached out to ruffle her hair. "No rush, take your time. Eat plenty."

After Katniss picked out her desserts and sat down with Maximilian, Carlton took the stage, his deep voice announcing the official start of the engagement ceremony. The audience erupted in applause.

Clara, holding Desmond's arm, walked onto the stage under everyone's gaze. Her enchanting eyes gleamed with delight as she gracefully executed each ceremonial step with a charming smile.

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While savoring the delectable desserts, Katniss kept her eyes on the stage.

When she found something particularly to her taste, she would quietly nudge Maximilian and offer him a piece of dessert, her eyes sparkling. "Maximilian, try this. It's really good."

Maximilian's gaze shifted from her face to the dessert, his thin lips parting slightly. "You enjoy it."

Katniss didn't insist and delightedly indulged herself.

At this moment, the ceremony on stage reached the part where they presented flowers to the future in-laws.

Katniss immediately put down her desserts, sat up straight, and watched the stage with a smile.

Clara, holding a bouquet, felt a surge of happiness as she and Desmond walked towards Gabriel.

Gabriel was sitting alone at the moment. Desmond's mother, Emily, had never been recognized by the Boleyn family and thus was not entitled to a place of honor there. Already irritated by this, Gabriel's smile almost faltered when he saw Clara.

He still felt uneasy about Clara's status as the illegitimate daughter of the Manners family.

No matter how favored she was, she was still a girl with no blood relation to the Manners family. Without this connection, the future was full of uncertainties. Whether the Manners family could become Desmond's support was even more questionable!

Reluctantly, Gabriel accepted the flowers presented to him.

Clara, seeing him take the flowers, then walked with Desmond towards Oliver and Elodie.

Oliver and Elodie looked at Desmond and Clara with satisfaction, Elodie's eyes even brimming with emotion.

Truly, this daughter had been worth every effort!

Suddenly, a coarse voice erupted from the entrance.

"Clara, did you give the flowers to the wrong person? Your real mom is right here."