"Remember, you must behave well in front of the guests tonight. The more obedient and gentle you are, the more unruly it'll make Rita look. No man would dare to want her then!" said Karen smugly.
"Oh, don't worry, Mom. Haven't I always been well-behaved around others? Besides, I think Dad favors us more than Rita now, so there's no need to worry too much about the future. Rita may have her maternal grandparents, but I don't see them showing any favoritism toward her. Their relationship might not be good at all! Not to mention, her mother's long dead. Unlike me, who has a wonderful mother like you. I know I'll always have someone to count on as long as you're around."
Karen put her daughter's head on her shoulder. "I can't afford to relax until I find a suitable match for you to marry."
Her greatest concern was Rita's marriage. Even though Rita's mother had passed away early, everyone still felt there was only one true heiress in the Russell family, and that was Rita. This was entirely due to the fact that she was still connected to her maternal grandparents.
As Sadie's mother, how could Karen allow Rita to monopolize all the glory of being a Russell? Rita had already enjoyed that position for many years, and it was time for someone else to take her place.
Rita had never once imagined that Karen and Sadie would be vying for her position. To be honest, she did not care much about that position. However, that did not mean she would not fight back if someone tried to forcefully take it from her.
When a dolled-up Rita walked out of her exclusive makeup room, all the staff stopped their work and stared at her as if they were in a trance.
Denny leaned against the door frame smugly. "What did I say? All of them will turn into statues whenever I work my magic on you. Hey, hey, hey, close your mouths. Don't let your jaw drop to the floor."
Rita moved gracefully, her gown shimmering with every step as if she had the Milky Way draped over her. This only served to highlight her elegance.
"No wonder you were so determined to buy this haute couture. I thought it was for a specific client's request, but it was for Rita. Now that I think about it, it all makes sense."
Rita smiled at Denny. Even when he was away on business, he would occasionally find quirky dresses with Rita as inspiration and bring them back for her to wear.
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The readers' comments on the novel: The Day I Kissed An Older Man
This book is a good book, but it’s too short. I hope it has a part two👍🏾...
This book is getting boring now. I loved Jeremy, Corinne, Sonny and Lucas. The story needs to end. or bring back more of Jeremy, etc....
I haven't skipped any chapter at all. Though the story is good, it keeps going back to base one. I think this has no ending at all and somehow after reading more than 2500 chapters it's kinda tiring already. They have drained all the thrills....
Great writing! I almost cried when Helen hit Melody! So sad! 😭 can’t wait to see how the relationship with her and Lucas develops though. So tired of the repetitive problems with different people....
Yikes my body tenses so much, my moods change as the scenes change. It leaves me wanting to continue reading....
my heart breaks for melody, so many ups and downs, i shed a few tears when lucas walked by melody carrying thalia, and melody stayed quiet while watching them leave. i find myself getting into character as if im one. i dont remember ever feeling like that in any other books. im thankful the 10 chapters/day. waiting for the next 10...
We have updated progress from 7 chapters/day to 10 chapters/day.<3...
i love grandma Beatrice, there needs to me more people like her in the world straight forward and to the point, no beating around the bush and worrying about offending anyone, why pretend to be someone your not....
looking forward to more chapters, The same thing is happening to Melody as what happened to Luna, if Luna was back maybe she would set Lucas straight, can't wait to see how Lucas handles the situations that will arrive. Poor Melody....
ya Lucas pay more attention to Melody lets see what happens waiting for more chapters thanks...