Chapter 398

At precisely 7:00 pm, Grace arrived at the entrance of the charity gala with an invitation in hand. As she stepped out of the car, she noticed Jodie, who was dressed to the nines. Jodie didn't expect to run into Grace here, as she thought Grace wouldn't have an invitation. Grace didn't greet her. She handed her invitation to a staff member and walked inside with poise. She was wearing a more understated look tonight—a black sequin skirt with a mermaid silhouette paired with a silk blouse that cinched at her waist. Jodie stood still for a moment. Instead of storming off to cause Grace trouble, she called Yancey. "Are you sure you don't want to come, Yancey? I just saw Grace at the gala," she said. Something unreadable flickered in Yancey's gaze before a small smile tugged at his lips. "I'm on my way. Jodie, leave her alone." It seemed like every man on earth was under Grace's spell, and that was what Jodie hated the most. She smiled insincerely. "Of course." After han