Blushing, Grady happily nodded in confirmation.
Florence breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.
“That's good. | was afraid she'd turn down our family.”
After a pause, Grady risked a glance at Kassidy before cautiously asking, “Mom, you specifically askedto
invite Loraine. Do you truly intend to apologize to her?”
Recalling how his mother made things difficult for Loraine at the banquet, he couldn't help worrying that history
might repeat itself.
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Florence's smile faltered momentarily, but she quickly regained her composure.
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“Of course | genuinely want to apologize to Loraine. Why else would | ask you to invite her?”
Relieved, Grady exhaled deeply.
He didn’t dare to confront his mother, but the past incident had left him feeling guilty towards Loraine. He
sincerely hoped Florence could earn Loraine’s forgiveness.
Florence smiled at her son.
“Grady, | was thoughtless Last time. You're an adult now, and | won't meddle in your social life anymore. Loraine
is indeed an exceptional woman and a valuable friend. You should learn from her.”
“Really? Mom, do you genuinely believe that?”
Florence nodded at Grady, smiling, her eyes twinkling mischievously.
She had previously taken a disliking to Loraine due to her bad reputation. Further, rumors of Loraine’s
involvement with multiple men and her divorce had not helped.
She later discovered that the renowned artist known as Mr. T was
Loraine’s uncle, and likewise, Rowan was also a part of her family.
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Loraine hailed from a family of distinction, filled with accomplished individuals. Even if there were unclarified
rumors about Loraine circulating, Florence found herself willing to overlook them, given the family’s reputation.
Moreover, the progression of the new business district was advancing at a steady pace. It was apparent to all
that Loraine was a remarkable woman whose prosperous future was virtually assured.
Florence recognized that her son was still enamored with Loraine.
Considering this, she was more than willing to aid her son.
Florence took great pride in her strategic thinking. She firmly believed that if Grady took the initiative and
Loraine wasn’t opposed to it, she would undoubtedly seize the opportunity to becpart of the Cruz family.
If a marriage could establish a connection between their family and the
Torres family, they might even gain recognition from the influential