#Chapter 424: A Work in Progress

Nina After spending the afternoon reading and laying in the sun, Lori, Jessica and I made our way inside to get ready for the party. The servants were still bustling about making final preparations, and as we stepped inside, my mother just happened to be rushing past and stopped to talk to us. “Hello, girls,” she said, shooting Lori and Jessica a warm smile. “The hair and makeup artist is here. All three of you can enjoy it.” My eyes widened slightly. “Mom, that’s not necessary,” I said, feeling spoiled once again. “What about you?” “I’ll be heading up later,” she replied. “And really, I insist. It’s a big event. You deserve to be pampered. All three of you.” “Wow. Thanks, Ms. Harper,” Lori said with a shocked expression on her face. “That’s really nice of you.” My mother smiled and ushered us away. But as we reached the bottom of the stairs, she grabbed my hand, pulling me close to whisper in my ear, “I told your father about Lori. Just so you know?” My eyes widen