Chapter 85

The photo Alyssa sent was of a fancy invitation—gold-stamped and all, like someone was throwing a wedding. It said something about her third brother, Lucas, wanting to thank the Thompson family for raising Claire all these years, and now he was visiting them with the intention of forming closer family ties. So the Thompsons were holding a dinner party that night, inviting elites from all over to witness the big moment. Claire read the message again and let out a dry chuckle. Last time, when Elena called her, she'd just said Michael Thompson was back in town and wanted to have a simple family dinner. Now suddenly it's a whole big matchmaking feast? What a joke. Before Claire could even reply, Alyssa had already spoken for her. "Alyssa: The Thompsons seriously have no shame, huh? Last time at Serena's birthday, they embarrassed themselves big time and even forced you to sign that disownment letter. Now that you have a celebrity brother, they pull this stunt? Who are they trying to impres