The True Lady Strikes Back novel (Cecilia and Christopher)
Chapter 50

Chapter 50

Although Sophia felt guilty because she thought her harsh words led to Juliana's attempt on her own life, this didn't conflict with her suspicions about the latter's character. Juliana was indeed planning to use Yvette's birthday to stir up trouble.

But she didn't expect Sophia to be suspicious simply because she asked an extra question.

Her hands clenched tightly under the hospital blanket, but she wore a sorrowful and pained expression as an act, and her eyes reddened.

"Mom, please don't overthink. I won't ask anymore."

In the past, Sophia would have comforted her.

But today, she immediately changed the topic. "Julia, don't worry about anything. The recovery of your health is the most important."

With that, she stood up and prepared to leave. "I have something else to do. I'll visit you when I have time."

Juliana immediately stopped Sophia. "Mom, I didn't mean anything with the question. I just hope you can persuade Jon and Jay not to attend Yvette's birthday party. The Yates family wants to humiliate them." Sophia did pause in her tracks. Her tone became cold.

"The Yancey family has been humiliated enough. It's the same whether they attend the party or not."

She couldn't help but think, "Juliana is the reason the Yancey family ended up like this!"

Juliana could only watch Sophia leave without looking back. Feeling her mother's resentment, the former knew the relationship between her and the Yancey family had worsened

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to the point of no return.

She thought, 'That's why I must strive to gain more benefits for myself before they treat me as an outsider!

Of course, I'll retaliate against Cecilia, too!"

Thinking of her plans, Juliana took out her phone and changed. the SIM card. She then made a call.

"As long as you help me destroy Cecilia, I'll buy you the sports car you want," she said viciously.

"What's your plan?" The voice from the other end sounded rowdy.

"Tonight is Yvette's birthday party. She has the habit of inviting her peers to sing at the Yates Corporation's karaoke lounge after every party. Why don't you..."

Juliana talked to the man on the other end of the phone for a long time. After ensuring there was no error in her scheme, she disconnected the call.

She then reinstalled her usual SIM card.

Juliana smirked maliciously while leaning against the headboard of the bed.

"Cecilia, you'll enjoy the good show that I have arranged for you tonight!"

Meanwhile, Yvette dragged Cecilia into a styling room to prepare her for tonight's party.

Cecilia suddenly sneezed when she was doing her makeup. -Yvette immediately spun around and asked, "Ceci, are you

okay?"

"It's okay. My nose is a little itchy," Cecilia reassured her.

"Did you sneeze because someone misses you?"

Yvette winked mischievously at her friend as she teased her. Her question was good-natured but pointed.

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Cecilia didn't have much contact with Christopher these days, but he had been secretly helping her.

Several important business partners of Yancey Corporation had canceled their cooperation after receiving immense pressure from Christopher. The negative news regarding the Yancey family along with their disgraceful reputation further cemented their decisions.

With her and Christopher's manipulation, Yancey

Corporation's stock prices plummeted to their limit-down value every day.

In addition to that, Christopher also contacted several shareholders who wanted to sell their shares on her behalf. This allowed her to buy nearly ten percent of Yancey Corporation's shares. Cecilia smiled when she thought of those things. "I'm more likely to be cursed."

Yvette knew who Cecilia was referring to. In a secretive tone, she said, "Ceci, I've prepared a surprise for you."

"Today is your birthday party. I'm the one who should be preparing a gift for you. What kind of surprise will you be giving me?"

"You'll know when you attend the party at my house." Yvette smiled.

An hour later, they finished styling themselves and were prepared for the party.

Yvette stared at Cecilia, who wore a minimal light blue gown with no jewelry. "You look elegant, Ceci, but this is a little too simple," she said.

However, Cecilia was satisfied with her attire. With this, she wouldn't steal Yvette's thunder or appear impolite.

"I like simplicity. It suits me very well."

With that, she looked at Yvette, who was clad in a brilliant red

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gown.

Yvette was a girl with a sweet appearance. Today, however, she chose a more seductive style and exuded the charm of a mature woman. "Your dress looks great on you. It especially suits your temperament," Cecilia complimented her friend.

After that, she took out a gift from her bag and passed it to

Yvette.

"It's for you. It's not an expensive item, so I hope you like it," she said.

A happy Yvette received the exquisite gift box and inquired, "Can I open it?

"Of course."

Yvette opened the lid of the box and took out the bracelet inside. She handed the jewelry to Cecilia.

"Ceci, I like it very much. Please put it on for me."

Cecilia took the bracelet, but she placed it back into the box "The bracelet doesn't match the dress you're wearing today." "Okay then. I'll wear it tomorrow

With that, Yvette stowed the gift box into her bag. She h***ed her arm with Cecilia's and left.

When they left the styling room, they met Devon, who was also about to leave.

Devon had courted Cecilia before. But, even though she had rejected his advances, he refused to give up.

After he saw a photo of Cecilia wearing a gown on the campus forum, he could barely calm his racing heart.

Even if he knew Christopher shared an extraordinary bond with her, he never thought of giving up.

However, it was rare for Cecilia to show up at Quilton

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University. He had no chance to start his courtship ritual.

Now that Devon had run into Cecilia, he thought destiny had finally favored him. He immediately approached the girl.

"Ms. Yates, Ms. Yancey. What a coincidence!"

He was rather good-looking. After meticulous grooming, he appeared to be more charming and handsome. Moreover, he had a sunny disposition and a boyish aura. The young man was the kind of person who could easily take down one's guard and be welcomed by most.

However, his outward appearance couldn't fool Cecilia and Yvette at all.

Cecilia blatantly ignored him because he was a schoolmate who pestered her obnoxiously, and she didn't like him.

Yvette also pretended not to see him as she walked away. Quickly chasing after them, Devon spoke, "You're going to the Yates residence, right? So am I."

While not considered a prominent family in Quilton, The Langdon family still maintained a certain status in town. Their members were on the Yates family's invitation list. Yvette paused and rudely replied, "Mr. Langdon, how can you be so blind? Can't you see that we have no intention of talking to you?"

She scoffed inwardly, "Why must he be a nuisance and pester us? I've had enough of this!"

Devon was thick-skinned and didn't feel embarrassed.

However, he read the situation this time and stopped following them.

"Anyway, I'll see you soon. I don't mind the difference of a couple of minutes," he thought.

After Yvette got into the car, she huffed unhappily. "Devon has no self-awareness at all. You have a far more excellent suitor

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now; it's impossible for you to even consider Devon!"

'And that guy is a pla**oy who flirted and slept with every walking woman!

It's so shameless of tr*sh like him to still want to court Ceci!' she thought.

Cecilia peered at Yvette, who was becoming increasingly furious. The former couldn't help but smile. "What are you talking to him for? It's a waste of your emotional energy."

"I don't want to talk to him either. He's the one who obnoxiously came to us and pestered us. If I had known he'd be like this, I wouldn't have invited the Langdon family," Yvette grumbled.

"Ms. Yates, please be mature and draw a clearer line between business and personal affairs," Cecilia teased.

"Yes, yes. I'll learn from you, Ceci, and not bat an eyelid when facing any situation."

The two girls chatted and laughed, and soon, they arrived at the Yates residence.

Yvette's birthday party started at seven o'clock and, right now, it was only several minutes past six.

Though it was still early, several guests had begun to show up.

The Yates family's mansion was huge, almost like a small

manor.

Red carpets lined the long path from the gate to the main building, and journalists were busy taking photos on both sides. of the passage.

The arrangement felt like the guests were walking down the red carpet, similar to actors and actresses attending an award

ceremony.

Cecilia didn't expect the Yates family to make such an

arrangement. However, it was too late for her to avoid it. She

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had no choice but to follow Yvette inside.

Yvette was the main character of the party. Cecilia, who accompanied her, also received a lot of attention.

Fortunately, the journalists only shot some pictures and didn't ask questions.

Yvette's father, Justin Yates, was standing at the mansion's entrance and greeting the guests. He extended his hand to Cecilia when she came near. "Ms. Yancey, I've often heard about you from Yvie. Today, we finally meet."

Although he was the live-in son-in-law of the Yates family, he was very capable and had a notable status in the family.

Cecilia shook hands with him politely. "The pleasure is mine, Mr. Yates."

"Please come inside. The banquet won't start for a while. Please have some refreshments if you're hungry."

Yvette smiled and told him, "Dad, don't worry. I'll take good care of Ceci."

Justin caressed Yvette's head affectionately. "Go ahead. Do help. your mom with the guests so she won't be too exhausted."

"Dad, your favoritism is too obvious. Why don't you worry for your daughter, who might be tired?"

After joking with her father, Yvette led Cecilia into the living

room.

The appearance of the duo attracted everyone's attention.

Many guests of their age voluntarily approached to greet them.

"Ah!"

With a surprised exclamation, a girl in a white bubble dress stumbled forward. Losing control of her wine glass, she inadvertently splashed red wine toward Cecilia.