Jasper fumed as Landon gloated. Green in envy, Jasper scoffed. "What's so special about that? It's normal to be invited, given the Harpers' social standing in Solana City." "So, given your family's social standing in Solana City, did you receive an invitation?"

"Don't we have anything better to talk about? If not, please leave," Jasper remarked. He had a short fuse when it came to anything related to Alyssa. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the FɪndNovᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"Look at you! I'm fooling with you," Landon said. He stopped teasing Jasper, knowing he was upset about not receiving an invitation.

Then, he produced another crumpled invitation card from his back pocket and explained, "Here. This is an invitation from the witch.

"Isn't it a coincidence that she chooses to throw her birthday party on the same day as Lyla Nelson? Not only that, she's hosting it in Solana City. Is she turning this into a competition?" Jasper's brows furrowed in surprise. "What? Does Sophia share her birthday with Lyla?"

Xavier chimed in, scratching his head in confusion. "If I recall correctly, Madam Sophia's birthday is this Thursday, not on the weekend. Why would she move her birthday event to the weekend? Is she trying to compete with Lyla?"

"Is there any bad blood between Sophia and Lyla Nelson?" Jasper inquired, his senses sharp.

"Um, I'm not too sure. I remember they were signed to the same network as actresses. Lyla always snagged the lead roles, leaving Sophia with no option but to take on the villain roles."

Jasper fell into deep thoughts. He replied, "Got it. Keep an eye on Sophia for the next few days. If she makes any move, let me know right away."

In Sophia's room at Seaview Manor, she was busy picking her dress for her birthday party with Betty.

The room was overflowing with luxurious dresses, covering the surface of the clothing rack, the couch, and the bed. The expensive dresses were carelessly laid across surfaces like colorful rags. "They're all gaudy! Are these the limited edition dresses for this year? The designers must have been out of their minds! No one could possibly look good in these outfits!" Betty exclaimed in dissatisfaction. She flung them onto the floor and even stomped on them.

She grumbled, "Mom, you're the wife of the Beckett Group chairman and an ex-celebrity! How could they supply you with these subpar dresses? It's absurd!"

Sophia down a huge mouthful of red wine, feeling frustrated. Due to Alyssa having pulled multiple moves, Sophia had suffered a huge blow to her reputation in the high society. Despite being Javier Beckett's wife, global designer brands were unwilling to sponsor her outfits.

For example, she needed to borrow two evening dresses for her event, but no label would lend her their haute couture selections. Even if she wanted to purchase the dress, the labels worried that their brand reputation would suffer from being associated with her.

"Mom, you specifically moved your party to the weekend to take the spotlight from Lyla! If you can't get your hands on the perfect dress, you'll only end up as a joke!" Betty sounded worried for her mom. "A joke? Why so?" Sophia slammed the glass on the table, causing the liquid to spill a little. "I'm the matriarch of this family and your father's beloved wife. Lyla Nelson was, and still is, no match for me! "She might be Mrs. Taylor, but she's just the third wife! In feudal society, she was basically nothing! She's the joke!"

"Right. You're right!" Betty concurred with Sophia.

"I want the finest dress, or I'm not doing this!" Sophia shot up with a gleam in her eyes. "Get in touch with Sharon. I must borrow one of her designs, no matter what it takes!"

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