Chapter 231

Vincent Lee stood up too, a flicker of reluctance crossing his eyes as he tried to keep her there. “Mr. Jordan, the party’s just getting started. You’re leaving already?” Samantha Quin rose gracefully, her stunning face calm and composed. Even sandwiched between two tall men, she didn’t seem overshadowed at all—on the contrary, she stood out like a brilliant rose, proud and elegant. “I’m going to the restroom,” she announced coolly, glancing at them with a scoff before stepping out between the two. The moment she entered the ladies’ room, she caught sight of Helen Green—that stick-thin older woman she’d seen earlier. Helen’s mouth drooped even more the second she saw Samantha. Giving her a once-over with obvious disdain, Helen then turned to her friend and deliberately raised her voice. “God, have you noticed how shameless some young girls are these days?” Her friend blinked curiously. “What’s up, Mrs. Green? Who’s got you all worked up?” “My husband just told me someone tried to cozy