Rena replied with a smile, “Even though they're friends, Zack can't force

Albert to marry you."

Aline was at a loss for words.

Finally, she conceded, "Then, include me in your social circle! I know there's a grand event of the Smith family tomorrow night. All the celebrities from Duefron and Heron will be there.”

"You want to meet Albert's father?" A knowing smile crept up Rena's lips.

Aline remained silent, not denying the fact.

Rena understood her hidden agenda. Albert, a notorious playboy who had no interest in inheriting the Waston family's business, made Aline eager to create an innocent facade to impress his father and then use his father to pressure Albert into marriage.

Unfortunately for Aline, her plan was doomed to fail.

Rena picked up a velvet box and opened it, revealing an exquisite necklace.

She placed it around her neck and asked Aline, "Do you find it beautiful?"

Aline stood up, walked behind Rena, and gently put on the necklace for her.

“It looks stunning on you."

Rena smiled and instructed a servant nearby, "Please call Talisa and inform her that I'll be bringing a friend to her banquet tomorrow night."

The servant nodded, saying, “Of course, I*ll get in touch with her.”

Rena continued sipping her tea.

Aline's mind was filled with a mix of emotions. She had been trying to secure an invitation to the Smith family's banquet for a long time, but her requests had been repeatedly declined. How could Rena simply instruct a servant to call Talisa for an invitation? Were they close friends? Or did the Smith family show such respect to Rena?

Observing Aline's apparent confusion, Rena set her glass down and casually explained, "I did a small favor for the Smith family."

Aline grew anxious.

At that moment, she deeply regretted her past actions against Rena.

Although Rena lacked concrete evidence, Aline felt a sense of unease.

She felt fortunate that Rena remained oblivious to what she had done.

Rena went on and said, “By the way, I've heard that you're investing with