Yvonne accepted the envelopes and extracted two invitations from within. They were for Claude's upcoming birthday banquet.

"One of these invitations is for Stephen. My grandfather invited him too," Jane informed her.

With a charming chuckle, she continued, "I told you I'm going to have plenty of chances to meet him. Look, my opportunity has arrived."

Yvonne frowned. With a hint of displeasure in her voice, she replied, "I have received the invitation and will attend the banquet punctually