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easily.
All Fay could do was shout, "Don't call the police! I—I just heard srumors, I'm not even sure they're true!"
"Oh, | see." Sylvia twirled her phone in her hand, her voice casual. "I thought as much. Ms. Langley must have
gotten sbad info." She grinned. "Lucky for her, | forgot to hit dial."
It was only then that Fay realized Sylvia had played her for a fool.
Fay bit down on her lip so hard she nearly drew blood, her anger burning, but she didn't say a word.
Sylvia just flashed her a knowing smile.
After spending ttogether lately, Sylvia had learned that Fay wasn't just spoiled -she also fancied herself a bit
of a genius.
Kay was out of her league, sure, but Fay? Not so much.
With the over, Sylvia picked up her wine glass and lifted it to the group, especially to Reese and Rupert.
"Sorry for the spectacle, everyone. Didn't mean to kill the mood for our soon-to-be newlyweds. Cheers-I'll drink
to that."
She was about to take a sip, then paused and looked over at Tristan. "Tristan, you can sit this one out. You're
already tipsy enough to be talking nonsense. What kind of father doesn't care about his own son's reputation,
huh?"
She downed her wine with a bright smile, while the Garcias across the table turned all shades of red and purple
with rage.
Especially Tristan, who looked like he'd rather be anywhere else. Being mocked by someone he looked down on
stung worse than a slap in the face.
It was then that Lester stood up.
"Tristan, Mr. Rupert, actually, it waswho invited Mrs. Naomi. | do intend to marry Sylvia, so | thought we
should all sit down together and talk things through."
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She wanted to smile back, but her eyes stung with tears instead.
When he squeezed her hand, she squeezed back, as if she'd found a lifeline in a
storm.
Scott quickly ushered everyone back to their seats and made sure Naomi had a spot at the table.
Naomi had been part of the Garcia family for years-no one could fault her
manners.
Still, nobody really enjoyed their meal after all that.
After dinner, Scott called Lester aside for a private word.
Sylvia knew Scott probably wanted to discuss her. Whatever the outcome, she'd take it on the chin.
She walked Naomi out of the restaurant.
Naomi fretted, "Sylvia, | swear, I'm not lying. Whoever calledhad to be from the Sanford family."
Sylvia nodded. "I believe you."
But deep down, she knew it couldn't be that simple.
From the way the Sanford family had looked so surprised, it was clear they had no
idea Naomi was actually Sylvia's mother.
So it definitely wasn't their idea.
That left only one person who could pull the strings in the Sanford family.
Kay.
Lost in thought, Sylvia glanced back inside and saw Kay cozied up, chatting and laughing with Reese and the
Garcias.
Even if she went in there and told everyone the truth, the Garcias and Sanford's would probably let it slide for
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"That's all right. Let the past be the past. I'll get going."
"Okay."
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