You Looked Down on Me Once Now You Look Up (Patricia and Oliver) novel Chapter 669

September 30th, evening.

Patricia wore a champagne sequin dress that hugged her waist just right. She stood at the edge of the ballroom, greeting guests with that effortless grace she was known for.

The place was packed with Riverdale’s elite, all the big names and power players. Patricia’s invitations had gone out far and wide, but she’d been extra careful to include anyone who’d ever been connected to her mother, Tina. She hadn’t missed a single one. Tonight was their night—just the two of them, mother and daughter, finally in the spotlight.

As people filtered in and caught sight of Patricia, some couldn’t help but stare. A few were so mesmerized they forgot themselves, eyes lingering until their partners tugged them away.

“Never seen a woman before?” someone joked.

The man just grinned. “She’s too beautiful. It threw me off.”

That same phrase—she’s too beautiful—floated through the whole evening like a refrain.

When Tina arrived, friends leaned in with knowing smiles and whispered, “The Martin family really does have the best genes.”

“Look at your niece. She’s gorgeous.”

Tina kept her composure, refusing to let her guard down in public. She managed a polite smile, letting the compliments drift past her without much reaction.

By seven-thirty, the event was about to start. Colby came over and nudged Patricia to get ready for her speech. She shook her head and told him to give it a few more minutes.

Ten minutes ticked by. Restlessness started to ripple through the crowd. People murmured and glanced at their watches.

“Why aren’t we starting yet?”

“Maybe the VIP hasn’t shown up?”

“Who could be so important?”

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