Chapter 107 Not Worth It

The next day, the Felton residence was ablaze with lights and was packed with the city's elite. It was Tina's birthday party. She was the heiress of the Felton family, and nearly every prominent figure in Jarnford was in attendance. Amidst the crowd of elegantly dressed guests, Tina held a glass of champagne and subtly shot a glance toward Nancy across the room. Nancy gave a slight nod, understanding the unspoken signal from her friend. Before long, a tall, striking figure appeared at the entrance of the ballroom, stirring a ripple of commotion among the guests. Joseph had arrived. He was dressed in a perfectly tailored silver-gray suit, holding a bouquet of vivid red roses as he walked straight toward Nancy. He presented the flowers to her. Tina immediately swooped in with exaggerated excitement, exclaiming, "Wow! Mr. Gates, you're way too good to Nancy! You two look like a perfect match standing together!" She nudged Nancy playfully with her elbow, winking as she spoke. "Nanc