THE DIVORCE GAMBIT From Dumped Wife to CEO's Forever novel Chapter 1158

In that instant, everyone in the room fixed on the door.

Everyone was waiting for Elsa to bring Caitlin in.

Some were expectant. Others were just waiting for the drama to unfold.

"Hey, do you think Elsa really knows Mrs. Sylvester?"

"Hard to say. Mrs. Sylvester is more than just Mrs. Sylvester; she has so many other powerful roles. Forget Elsa, even the daughters of regular wealthy families probably wouldn't have a chance to know her!"

"Elsa went to Kingsward University, and so did Mrs. Sylvester. Maybe they met in college."

"I think this whole thing is a misunderstanding!"

Xander and his parents stood nearby, hearing every whisper.

"Hmph."

"Just you wait."

All these people who didn't believe Elsa knew Caitlin were about to eat their words.

Just then, the door swung open. Elsa walked in from outside.

"She's here, she's here."

"Elsa's arrived!"

Elsa paused, taken aback.

While she knew her husband's parents adored her and were excited for her friends to come to the party, she hadn't expected every single person in the room to stand up to welcome them.

Seeing this reception, Shona and Jane were also incredibly flattered.

Although Elsa had given them a heads-up, they never imagined her in-laws would make such a fuss over them.

"Dad, Mom," Elsa said, leading Shona and Jane over. "These are my two friends, Shona and Jane."

Then, she turned to them. "Shona, Jane, these are my husband's parents, and this is my husband, Xander."

Xander froze. The Forresters froze.

Who were these two?

Where was Caitlin?

Didn't she say Caitlin was personally coming to celebrate her birthday?

Shona quickly handed Frieda the gift she had prepared. "Happy birthday, Auntie. This is a small gift for you. Please accept it."

Jane spoke next. "Auntie, I'm Jane. I also brought a gift for you. I wish you happiness every day and a long, blessed life."

His voice was laced with fury.

Elsa had never seen him like this, and for a moment, she panicked.

Xander dragged Elsa into the restroom, trying his best to sound less angry than he was. "Honey... what is going on? Didn't you say you were bringing Mrs. Sylvester to celebrate Mom's birthday? Where is she?"

Elsa replied, "I didn't invite Caitlin to celebrate Mom's birthday."

Xander's eyes widened in disbelief. "Why not? You promised you would invite Mrs. Sylvester!"

Looking at Xander, a terrifying thought crept into Elsa's mind. Could it be... could it be that Xander only married her because of her connection to Caitlin?

No.

Impossible.

Xander loved her.

It had nothing to do with Caitlin.

Elsa comforted herself internally and continued, "Mom just likes a lively party, right? It doesn't matter who comes to celebrate. Caitlin might not be here, but Shona and Jane are! They're both my best friends, and more importantly, they're much more sincere than Caitlin."

"Honey, I know you feel guilty that I had a falling out with Caitlin because of you, but it's really okay. So what if I lost her as a friend? I have other friends! It's not like the world stops turning without Caitlin."

Xander took a deep breath, fighting the urge to hit her. "But you said Mrs. Sylvester was coming. Mom and Dad thought she was coming; they've already told all our relatives and friends. How do you expect them to face everyone now? If she wasn't coming, why didn't you tell me beforehand? I don't care, but Mom and Dad still have their pride!"