Chapter 7
My son’s name was officially changed from Milo Martin to Milo Rodriguez.
Under their leadership, the company began to wane, with its value in the market plummeting. Yet, they remained unfazed, buoyed by Milo’s new flame, Charlotte White a burgeoning star in the realm of business.
She was a force to be reckoned with, renowned for her sharp wit and decisive maneuvers. Like a comet blazing through the corporate sky, she quickly made her mark, becoming a legend in her own right. She didn’t simply climb the ladder–she redrew the entire blueprint, capturing the industry’s attention.
This new connection only served to bolster
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their arrogance. Naturally, they seized the opportunity to ridicule me once more.
Amelia gave me a superior glance, her words laced with sarcasm. “Well, of course. Look at whose son he is! I’ve always taught Milo to recognize quality. Ordinary women? Not worth a second thought.”
“Thankfully, my son takes after me!” she declared, clinging tightly to Maxwell with one arm and Milo with the other, a smug smile on her face. “Our family’s good days are only just beginning!”
Their unrestrained laughter reverberated around the room, filled with triumph and anticipation, as if already basking in an impending future of wealth and prestige.
Listening to their hearty laughter, I finished the last bite of my meal in silence, the
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slightest hint of a smile tugging at my lips.
“Yes,” I mused. Your good days have indeed just begun.
The day of Milo and Charlotte’s wedding soon arrived. The ceremony was held in the city’s most opulent hotel, teeming with energy and excitement.
Inside, industry titans mingled, their exclusive invitations granting them access to the grand affair. Outside, curious onlookers gathered, eager to catch a glimpse of the event.
Even online influencers had purchased costly invitations, ready to livestream the wedding and capitalize on the attention.
As cameras captured the extravagant decor and the high–profile attendees,
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the livestream chats were abuzz with
comments.
“This wedding is unbelievable! I can’t even fathom something this grand!”
“Apparently, Rodriguez Corp spared no expense to impress Charlotte White!”
“Can you blame them? She’s the biggest name in the business world right now–a true self–made powerhouse!”
“Right? She’s stunning, capable, and brilliant. Though, I can’t quite figure out why she’s marrying Milo.”
“Everyone knows Milo is just a spineless freeloader.”
“Maybe he’s extraordinarily lucky–first a wealthy mom, now a wealthy, influential
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wife.”
“Ugh, some people just get all the luck. It’s infuriating!”
The wedding swiftly became the top trending topic online, with more viewers joining by the minute.
As the world gaped at the grandeur of the occasion and the business elite present, I quietly appeared on the livestream.
The moment I made an appearance, the chat erupted.
“Isn’t that Seraphina? Didn’t she sever ties with the Rodriguezs? What’s she doing here?”
“Could it be that the heirloom wasn’t enough? Is she here to offer another
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‘blessing‘ like before?”
“No way. Is she going to pull off another shocking move?”
“Unbelievable! How can anyone be such a pushover?”
Inside the venue, guests exchanged puzzled looks as they noticed me.
Meanwhile, Maxwell and Amelia, who had been warmly welcoming guests with champagne in hand, froze upon spotting
- me. Their bright smiles faltered into strained grimaces.
