Chapter 237 Meeting the Parents

Still, Laura was a seasoned veteran of the elite society's battles. After forcing herself to stay calm, she walked toward the group of socialites. Yet the moment they spotted her, the ladies scattered to hide and avoid her as if she were some venomous snake. Forget helping Liam secure partnerships, she didn't even manage to exchange a single word with any of them! Not far away, Noelle watched the spectacle and half-smilingly raised her wine glass at Laura. She didn't even bother to hide the mocking look in her eyes. Laura fumed at the thought of the deals slipping through her fingers when they were practically within her grasp. What trick had Noelle pulled? After the dinner party, Laura swallowed her pride and tried reaching out to the ladies. She thought there was a sliver of chance to salvage things, only to realize that all of them had finalized their partnerships with Jagger. In other words, all the partnerships meant for Liam were gone! It felt almost like she was struck by