The banquet began on time, with the host babbling away on stage while the guests mingled in small groups below, holding their wine glasses. From the moment Laura entered, whispers about her past began circulating.
"Miss Harrison was adopted by the Weston family, so that makes Laura like her sister, but why do they seem so distant?"
"Distant? It's kind of admirable that Miss Harrison didn't confront her. After all, she's the daughter of the person who wronged her. If it were me, I'd have her thrown out."
"Miss Harrison might want to, but Laura's now the chief designer at Nordis. Even Mr. Morgan sent her an invitation. We better not cross her."
Harrison listened to the gossip with a mix of shock and anger. Looking up, she saw a circle of men surrounding Laura, handing out business cards
