On the evening of the birthday banquet. Lawson residence, lights shining brightly.
Bruce Lawson was planning to secure a contract with Arthur Austin tonight, so he had spared no expense for this grand affair. The guests at the banquet were all prominent figures in Worcester's political and business circles. To execute her scheme, Sophie Lawson not only invited the senior Austin but also arranged for several journalists to attend.
Lola Lawson had meticulously dressed up for the occasion, flaunting a six-figure gown she had bought on a shopping trip with Sophie Lawson. She walked proudly amongst the socialites. After the recent incident at the clinic where she had been outwitted by Freya Lawson, Lola had become the black sheep of the socialite circle. Yet earlier that day, she had boasted
