From Stand-in to Heiress: The Lies of My Billionaire Husband Exposed by Me novel Chapter 5

"I remember that Blaine family only invited high-society guests. How did a poor girl like you sneak in?"

Lamia sneered, arms crossed, her usual demure demeanor nowhere to be seen.

Her friends chimed in, mocking me.

"I knew something smelled bad today. It’s the stench of poverty from you," one said.

"Trying to wear a gown, huh? It looks like you bought it from a street vendor."

One of the women recognized me from the club entrance, and her contempt was even more evident.

"Aren’t you that waitress? How did you sneak in here? Trying to sneak in and hook a rich guy? Dream on!"

As she spoke, she threw her champagne at me.

The cold liquid soaked through my dress, and Lamia laughed in triumph.

"Don’t try to act like someone else. Some people are destined to live in the muck, stepped on by others for their whole lives."

"Like you."

She said, tipping her wine glass toward me again.

"Oops, I slipped! How about I buy you a new dress?"

She tossed a 100-dollar bill at my feet.

"This should cover your cheap dress, right?"

Her friends chimed in.

"Today, we’re going to teach you a lesson, you shameless woman."

They kicked me repeatedly. Too weak to fight back, I could only endure.

"Lamia, this is Mr. Alexander 's birthday banquet. Aren’t you afraid he’ll kick you out for causing trouble?"

She scoffed.

"Do you think I’m like you? I’m the future Mrs. Blaine, the highest-ranking woman in New York. The Blaine family will be mine. What’s the big deal about kicking out a village girl?"

Just then, a voice thundered.

"What are you doing?"