Chapter 20

Before Tessa and Edison left Juville, the Lockmere family hosted a grand banquet, introducing Tessa to the elite circles of Juville as the future matriarch of the Lockmere family. That night, Tessa wore a sleek black velvet gown that hugged her figure, her long hair cascading down her shoulders. She walked into the center of the hall, arm in arm with Edison. Edison was dressed in a black tuxedo, exuding refined elegance, his eyes fixed entirely on Tessa. "So this is the woman the Lockmere family picked? Her presence is incredible. I heard she heads a top-tier international research institute." "Yeah, who would've thought Edison, who was cold and unattached for years, would suddenly fall in love and get married so fast? He's the definition of a rare gem." "They're perfect for each other. When will it be my turn to find my soulmate?" Voices filled the hall. Off to the side, Tracy stood with clenched teeth. Just a short while ago, Tessa looked like some washed-out housewife. How t