Lucinda was worried Rosalie might change her mind at the last minute. It was only after receiving confirmation that Rosalie would attend that she was relieved.

Lucinda was bringing her husband tonight. He was quite a successful corporate elite and was considering a job change. If she could rebuild her friendship with Rosalie and help her husband get a job at Summit Group, their family would not have to worry anymore.

At least with a stable job, their lives would be more secure, and they would not have to worry about defaulting on their mortgage.

Most of those who had urged Lucinda to organize tonight’s gathering were hoping to curry favor with Rosalie and with River, another influential figure.

After graduation, even the most successful among them had only become corporate elites or small business owners.

Despite years of hard work, none could compare to Rosalie, who had returned home to work for the family business. Having a safety net made all the difference.

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