Chapter 118 At this moment , Diana Beaumont and her sons wife , Evelyn , who had been meant to sit there , were happily greeting Marissa and Kayla .
What a coincidence to run into you two here ! Diana greeted Marissa warmly .
It was only then that Marissa noticed the woman sitting beside her was Diana , the matriarch of the Beaumont family .
She quickly reined in her arrogance , forcing a smile as she responded , Yes , its quite a coincidence ? Really ? Dianas tone carried a subtle edge .
Ms.
Prescott , youve started taking an interest in charity work Her words were laced with a touch of sarcasm .
Given that Nathaniel disliked Marissa , it was no surprise that his mother , Diana , harbored no fondness for Marissa either .
Moreover , with Nathaniel having been transferred to rightmoor to oversee the factory , Diana couldnt help but feel a little spiteful upon sering Marissa occupying the seat that had been initially offered to her .
Marissa caught the sarcasm in Dianas words but remained composed , replying smoothly .
Yeah .
Kayla and I both want to contribute to charitable Causes Diana gave a thin smile , her every move radiating elegance .
The invitations were sent out two weeks ago , and the seating arrangements were made well in advance .
You two showing up last minute really caused Ms.
Flynn some trouble .
Luckily , Tm being generous and offered up my spot .
Otherwise , she wouldnt have known what to do with you two big shots .
She had originally assumed that Lauren would be bringing Kayla over , which was why she had agreed to give up her seats .
Had she known it was for Marissa , she would never have agreed to the exchange .
Marissas expression stiffened slightly , but she quickly understood the underlying message in Dianas words .
It was sa veiled jab at her , suggesting that if she were frank about her interest in charity , she wouldnt have tried to insert herself at the last minute .
It was also a jab at her for overstepping and taking a seat that originally belonged to Diana .
Marissa hadnt expected this seat to be Dianas .
She had only wanted to please Kayla In Harrowfell , the Beaumont family was an old money dynasty on par with the Vanderbilt family , and recently , the two families were planning to collaborate on a new venture .
Even without that partnership , Diana held a higher social standing and seniority , making it entirely inappropriate for Marissa to take this seat But now that she was already seated , Marissa forced a smile .
Mrs.
Beaumont , I didnt know this seat was yours .
Shall we swap ? Diana smiled , but her eyes remained cold , No need for that .
The lights are already dimmed .
Moving seats now would just be awkward Evelyn chimed in , supporting Diana , Without any y social standing , some people still insist on staying around where they dont belong .

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When they do that often enough , they just dont feel any shame anymore .
She raised an eyebrow and added , Oh , Ms.
Prescott , Im not referring to you , of coline to Marissa clenched her jaw , her face turning a deep red .
It was impossible for her not to understand the dig aimed at her mocking her for staying at Vanderbilt Manor for years without ever truly fitting in Her anger simmered , but she couldnt say anything at the n moment .
What was sonce a proud position now felt like a burden .
She glanced at Kayla , hoping for some backup , but Kayla was completely caught up in her search for her idol .
Her eyes were scanning the room .
oblivious to the tension on Marissas side .
After a moment of scanning , Kaylas eyes lit up as she spotted a table with Nions name .
She followed it up , and there , sitting in a far corner , was a man dressed in eccentric clothes , a distinct style that immediately caught her attention Kayla was taken aback , realizing that Nion had such an unconventional side .
But then again , it made sense every artist had their quirks , after all .
She even found herself wondering if she should follow his lead and try something a bit more avant garde in her style .
She had initially thought about approaching him right away , but seeing that he was engaged in a lively conversation with someone else , she decided against it .
Wanting to make a good impression , she figured it was best to hold off on interrupting him for now .