Chapter 145

The villa's front door was wide open, and small groups of guests were gathered around the open-air pool in the garden. Leslie wore that eye-catching red dress today, a real showstopper-like a fiery rose in full bloom. Her long hair had a soft curl at the ends, flowing naturally down her back and fluttering slightly as she moved. Even without heavy makeup or elaborate styling, she effortlessly stood out among the elegantly dolled-up socialites. Juliet' eyes lit up the moment she saw her, and she immediately walked over. "Leslie, you're finally here!" With Grace on the other side, the two flanked Leslie as they guided her in. The crowd started whispering. "Who is she? Must be someone big if Juliet and Grace went out to greet her personally." "She's stunning though." "You don't know her? That's Leslie." "Wait-Juliet hangs out with Leslie now?" "That loser? Who invited her? If I knew she was coming, I wouldn't have shown up." "Oh please, don't act like you actually had a choice in whether