Chapter 971 The Woman's Battlefield

Ariana saw the happy expression on Lina's face and involuntarily clenched her hands into fists on the side of her legs. She had originally planned to embarrass Madeline in front of her friends, but unexpectedly Freya ruined her plan. The hairpin worn by Empress Dowager Cixi was a priceless treasure, the only one of its kind in the world, truly irreplaceable. In comparison, her jade and agate phoenix seemed mediocre and almost like cheap goods! Seeing Ariana's unwillingness, Freya smirked, feeling satisfied only by thoroughly humiliating such a hypocritical woman in this prosperous era. Relying on Lina's protection and Patrick's childhood affection, she went to challenge Madeline, a woman with such cunning intentions was not worthy of mercy. After the gift-giving incident passed, it was time for the evening banquet. Originally, Patrick had planned for the five-star hotel to directly send the food, but Ariana insisted on cooking personally for Lina's birthday. Patrick could not stop her,