Chapter 477

Today, Lydia Green wore a soft crescent-white gown, supposed to make her look gentle and elegant. But looking at Leslie Green now, there wasn't a trace of gentleness on her face—just twisted jealousy. Leslie, dressed in a striking red evening dress, was impossible to ignore. Beside her stood Broderick Ackerley in a sleek black suit—they looked like a picture-perfect couple. Plenty of young women around couldn't help sneaking glances at Broderick, cheeks tinged with pink. That man’s face? Yeah, ridiculously handsome. But hadn’t he gone bankrupt? Why was Leslie still sticking with him? If she ditched him now, wouldn’t the rest of them have a shot? “Broderick, mind if I borrow Leslie for a bit?” asked Elaine Hampton with a smile. Broderick stepped aside slightly with a polite gesture. “Of course. Please take care of her, Mrs. Hampton.” “Don’t worry, I will. But hey, you could just call me Aunt Elaine like Leslie does.” Broderick said nothing. In his mind, people were either business partn