Madly Yours (Nora Reed) novel Chapter 580

"Your fourth mistake. You deliberately offended Hudson's wife. Do you have any idea how fiercely that man protects her? If the Lancaster family demands answers, did you really think fainting would save you?"

Terrified by the brutal breakdown of her failures, tears streamed down Liana's face. "Grandmother... I was wrong. I really know I was wrong. I just wasn't thinking straight. Nora... she slapped me before, and I... I was just so angry..."

"Grandmother, please don't be mad. I know I messed up. I swear I'll never do it again."

Seeing Liana sobbing until she could barely breathe, the Matriarch's expression softened slightly.

She had raised the girl herself, after all.

Ever since the Matriarch lost her own granddaughter years ago, Liana had been the one by her side. If not for her, the Matriarch might not have survived this long. She genuinely loved Liana like her own flesh and blood.

"I'll have someone handle tonight's mess. Just remember: you didn't send that invitation. No matter who asks, you know absolutely nothing about it."

Liana nodded, crying.

"Enough, stop crying. What are we going to do if your eyes are swollen for the rest of the gala? Every guest out there is here for you."

Liana quickly wiped her tears, trying desperately to calm down.

Her previous panic finally began to subside.

With the Matriarch covering up the invitation issue, she had nothing left to worry about.

She wouldn't be questioned, and she wouldn't face Hudson's wrath.

She knew that as long as she remained the Fairchild ward, her fate was tied to the family.

The Fairchilds would clear every obstacle in her path.

...

Half an hour later.

The atmosphere in the banquet hall was lively again. When Liana emerged from the lounge in her second evening gown, there was no trace of her earlier breakdown.

Holding a glass of wine, she mingled effortlessly with the guests, her smile perfect as she absorbed their endless compliments.

"To achieve so much at such a young age, Ms. Fairchild, you truly are remarkable."

"Exactly! The prestige of this international award is massive. Not just anyone can win this. You've brought glory to the country."

"She is a daughter of the Fairchild family, after all. Her vision and talent are on a completely different level."

Liana smiled, her eyes crinkling as she looked down modestly. "Thank you, everyone. You flatter me. I still have a long way to go."

She spoke with humility, but inside, she was drowning in her own vanity.

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