To protect her and her biological mother Selene's reputation, Ann didn't publicly disclose their relationship, sticking to the same titles they had always used.
"You are the cherished lady of our Harvest family," Gideon assured her. "When your aunt gets married, the Harvest family must be there to show our support."
He continued, "I'll have the entire family come to back you and your aunt up."
Ann was overjoyed. By now, everyone in The Capital's elite circle knew she was a Harvest heiress. Celia and the other so-called socialites were all fawning over her, ready to do her bidding for the smallest favor. Once her aunt married into the Quinn family and became the matriarch of a powerful household, no one would dare look down on her. After she was done with that little bitch Marcia, she would have Gideon arrange a marriage between the Holt and Harvest families. No matter what, she was determined to marry York.
Ann not only persuaded the matriarch but also made sure the entire Harvest family cleared their schedules for Selene's wedding. She even personally delivered invitations to Marcia and Claudia.
Marcia took the invitation, didn't even glance at it, and tossed it aside. She gave Ann a meaningful look. "I've already prepared my 'gift' for the new Mrs. Quinn. I won't be attending in person."
Watching Marcia's arrogant departure, Ann called out provocatively, "Marcia, you can't win against me!"
Ann composed herself and went to the hospital to give Claudia an invitation. Claudia didn't even take it. "Ann, are we really close enough for me to attend your aunt's wedding?"
"Your scumbag dad is about to exchange rings with that old mistress," Darleen whispered to Ramona. "Go now!"
Ramona gave her a final instruction. "I want this whole fiasco live-streamed. We're going to publicly 'execute' this adulterous couple. Darleen, you have to protect the equipment."
Darleen puffed out her chest. "Don't worry, I'm a Ferguson. Who would dare touch me? And even if they did, they probably couldn't win a fight. Now, go!"
The two girls exchanged a look. Darleen shielded the influencer, who was hiding in a corner and broadcasting. Ramona charged straight up to Hamlin and Selene and ripped the veil from Selene's head.

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