Debbie was not at all in a good mood because of Carlos' sudden disappearance. She told Kasie in a low voice, “If it weren't for

Carlos' injury, I would've already been on a flight to England. I'm in no mood for some stupid tea party." She hated mingling with those hypocrites. She was afraid that she might end up having a row with some of them.

Kasie didn't give up.

"Come on. If you stay at home alone, you will get more and more dejected. Just ask Zelda if she can give you an extra invitation. We can attend the party together. If she can't, then you'll have to go alone."

Sighing in defeat, Debbie agreed to accompany her.

Zelda soon came back, holding another invitation with Kasie's name on it.

That evening, Debbie and Kasie arrived at the tea party together. She gave Kasie one of the invitations

The party was being held at a tea house on the first floor of a building. The building also had hotel rooms on dozens of floors.

There was a security guard at the entrance of the tea house. Debbie gave him the invitation. It was only then that she noticed the invitation in her hand had Kasie's name on it.

It was not a big deal, so she didn't give much thought to it.

The guard eyed Kasie from head to toe when he saw the name on her invitation. But Debbie didn't notice it.

They entered the tea house. Just as Debbie had expected, the party was filled with ladies from well-off families in Alorith.

Many walked over to Debbie to greet her.

Debbie, however, barely knew them. Nevertheless, she had to smile back at them politely.

Mrs. Bachiler even invited Debbie to a private room where they chatted over tea. After a while, Mrs. Bachiler bade Debbie farewell as she had to attend to other guests as well.

Debbie heaved a sigh of relief. She really didn't enjoy the company

She left the room and went to the food section where Kasie was busy tasting different dishes.

"Kasie, how's the food?" Debbie asked with a faint smile.

“Yummy! Here, taste this!" Kasie fed her a macaroon from the spread.

“Wow, indeed. It's not too sweet." They sat together, eating and talking.

Before long, a woman came over and invited Debbie to join them. She was

Lucinda's friend, and Debbie had to oblige.

Debbie even caught a glimpse of Portia, who was as arrogant as ever

Neither of them greeted each other.

When Debbie returned to the food section, Kasie was nowhere to be found.