From Discarded Wife to Queen (Tyrone) novel Chapter 380

Chapter 380 The Party

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His hands were buried in his pockets. He tilted his head slightly toward the gift box tucked under his arm.

Aella had grown used to Victor’s reckless taste in clothes. She reached out and grabbed the box from under his arm. “Thanks, Mr. Vic.”

Sayer let out a low whistle. “You’re seriously touching that thing? Don’t you smell how strong it is?”

Victor’s eyes narrowed, the look he gave could have cut steel. “Man, please. I smell like heaven. Even my leg hair smells better than your cologne.”

Aella blinked at him, completely lost for words.

Just then, Beatrice walked in. “Aella.”

The sight of the Townsends made Victor’s face twist like he’d bitten something sour. Without another word, he turned on his heel and headed straight for Mason.

Aella hadn’t expected Beatrice to show up, not after the mess with Zach. She hurried forward to greet her, forcing a polite smile.

What caught her off guard even more was the crowd that followed behind. Half of them were complete strangers.

She tugged on Sayer’s sleeve and whispered, “Did you invite all these people?”

Sayer shook his head. “No way. They probably came crawling on their own. They’re trying to get close to your new circle.”

Aella didn’t bother arguing.

Everyone in this social scene understood one rule–follow power. Friendship here had a price tag, and loyalty only lasted as long as someone was useful.

They weren’t here to celebrate her birthday. They were here to be seen by Victor and Mason, hoping for a chance to latch onto their success.

And if she ever fell from grace, they’d crush her like dirt under their heels.

By the time the clock crept toward eight, her parents came over, smiling gently. “Aella, everyone’s here now. It’s time to cut the cake.”

Aella’s eyes drifted toward the spinning glass doors. “Let’s wait just a little longer, Mom.”

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Right then, the doors turned, and Brad and Raine stepped through.

Aella’s gaze landed on Raine’s fitted gray suit, and she instantly knew the girl had come straight from work without stopping.

Brad handed the gift to Raine and gave her a small nod, telling her to go

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Raine didn’t hesitate. She walked over to Aella, her voice soft but sincere. “Happy birthday, Aella.”

Aella’s eyes burned, her throat tight. She pulled Raine into a hug. “I knew you’d show up.”

Clyde came over, glancing around. “Aella, is anyone else still missing?”

Aella took one last look at the crowd, then shook her head. “Everyone’s here. Let’s begin.”

Raine and Brad exchanged a quiet look.

Raine lowered her head, sadness darkening her eyes.

In Aella’s heart, her brother had already become someone she couldn’t see anymore.

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