Chapter 1197

• Miss Maris was still stewing over the fact that Gracy had turned down her invitation to the birthday banquet. Little did she know, this incident had already spread like wildfire throughout Li City. People were now laughing behind her back, mocking her situation.
• At that moment, one of Riley’s friends, eager to know more, leaned in and asked, “Riley, what’s the real story? We heard that not only did Gracy reject Miss Maris’s invitation, but she also turned down Miss Abbey’s invite just a few days ago!”
• “I heard Miss Maris was furious. After all, Gracy is still new to Li City and doesn’t have the connections of a true socialite here. Madam Stella had invited her as a gesture of goodwill, but instead of showing respect, Gracy refused. It was so rude of her! Who does she think she is, acting like a true socialite?” one of the other friends added.