Chapter 289

Esme glanced at Oscar and decided to let him attend. It would give him a chance to see the vast difference between them. After all, they truly were worlds apart. Maybe it would also help him rein in those vile thoughts. "Alright, I'll send you an invitation in a few days." Esme nodded. Oscar's face brightened even more, his eyes narrowing in a delighted smile. "Esme, you're the best! I've never seen a high-society birthday party before. This will be a real eye-opener." "Alright, I need to get busy now," Esme replied, clearly not wanting to continue the conversation. By 3:00 pm, the entrance to the Daprein Institute of Advanced Sciences was packed with people. Many were eager to see how this spectacle would unfold. Zelda had even spoken with Edgar, hoping to open the institute this afternoon. To her surprise, he agreed immediately, leaving her without the need for any persuasion. Edgar noticed her surprise and chuckled. "This incident has severely affected the institute's repu