Chapter 56: He’s Back
The divorce was harder than Florence Fuller had anticipated. Samuel Morrison had found her a good divorce lawyer, and Florence had already begun the negotiations. She wasn’t planning to endlessly hound Luke Gardiner on his side; she could approach Old Mr. Gardiner.
Old Mr. Gardiner had always been kind to her. When she got married and requested that shares of the Fuller Clan be included in her dowry, it was Old Mr. Gardiner who arranged it. Choosing to seek help from him in the divorce was not an easy path either.
"What are you thinking about?" Chloe Quinn knocked on Florence Fuller’s office door. "If we don’t leave now, we’ll be late."
Florence Fuller came back to her senses, picked up her things, and said, "Let’s go."
The Maple Heart Charity Gala, held annually, was scheduled for tonight. The foundation’s founder was Mrs. Renfield of the SJ City Renfield Family, Edward Renfield’s mother. Known for her demanding standards, Mrs. Renfield personally selected all items for the charity auction and hosted the event herself, highlighting the gala’s significance.
Many people would do anything to get an invitation and attend.
Florence Fuller originally didn’t want to attend and had given NQ’s invitation to Chloe Quinn. However, as Grace Linney from the Gardiner Family was unavailable, Florence had to attend.
Once inside, Florence sat absent-mindedly while Chloe Quinn observed the large venue and the people coming and going, each with significant status, and was quietly amazed.
"It’s no wonder this is the largest auction in SJ City," Chloe sighed. "People you don’t usually see are all here."
Florence didn’t say anything. She turned her head when she heard some commotion and saw Luke Gardiner sitting down beside her with a woman in his arms.