Chapter 250

After a little while. The joy of Sarah Knight and Alexander Barron’s reunion had settled into a quiet warmth. The two strolled side by side through the party as Sarah animatedly shared stories about her older brothers. Just then, a few socialites, giggling and chatting among themselves, casually approached. Too casual. If Sarah hadn’t caught a subtle glance from Emily Hayes nearby—one of those sneakily coordinated looks—she might’ve really believed these women were just passing by. Her face stayed relaxed, but beneath the surface, she was already on high alert. Emily’d made a fool of herself earlier thanks to Sarah. With her princess complex, there’s no way she’d let that slide. So, Sarah stayed ready for whatever came next. Sure enough, not a minute later, one woman grabbed a glass of red wine from the table, pretending to offer it to her friend. The second woman picked the perfect moment to fake a clumsy squabble and knocked the glass over—on cue. “Oh no!” The wine soared out of the