Chapter 82

Many socialites wore mocking smiles, looking on like they were watching a show. They felt a wave of jealousy after seeing Cassandra enter with Julia. This was Cassandra's first time attending, so they assumed she wouldn't know anything. Julia mentioned that she had brought Cassandra to broaden her horizons. Now, being called up to the stage to demonstrate felt like they were actively trying to humiliate them. Margaret thought that made sense, too. She glanced at Cassandra, hoping she would volunteer herself. Before Cassandra could speak, Julia intervened, defending her. "Cassie is here for the first time. How about next time?" Beatrice smiled. "Julia, we're just having a friendly exchange. It's no big deal." She hadn't been fond of Cassandra before, so she hadn't brought her to the tea appreciation gathering. She always felt Cassandra wasn't refined enough for such occasions. Even though Cassandra looked poised in a high-end evening dress today, something about her still felt be