Chapter 67

Elise had a feeling Zara would attend the banquet. After all, Samuel adored her. Since Anna didn't like Zara, Elise assumed that Samuel would ask Zara to refrain from drawing attention to herself at the birthday banquet. However, she'd sorely underestimated how much Samuel doted on her. When she caught sight of Zara, she was almost blinded by the latter's haute couture gown and the sparkling jewels around her neck. Zara was wearing a white dress from a famous luxury brand. The dress was embellished with diamonds and hugged her body in a way that accentuated her curves. Her jewelry was from the same brand, and her hair was styled in a simple low ponytail. She looked refined and poised. Her outfit suited her, but it also made her look extremely flashy. Elise ignored her and walked off to make a phone call. But to her dismay, Zara insisted on approaching her. "Why are you standing at the entrance, El? Did Anna not arrange for someone to come and get you?" Zara asked. She conti