Dominic pondered in silence for a moment before nodding. "I''ll get Calvert to drop you off."

    Vespera had her own friends and social circles she wanted to be part of. Dominic had no right to stop her.

    "Sure! I''ll have to trouble Calvert again." Vespera did not object. After all, the crazy Tina was on the run. Who knew where the hell she had gone?

    Knowing that Calvert would be by her side, Vespera did feel more at ease as she walked out.

    "Mrs. Dawson..." Dominic said thoughtfully. It was as if he had heard that name somewhere.

    After reaching home, Vespera selected a flowing mint green dress that was refreshing and perfect for summer. She wore her hair in an elegant updo and had applied natural makeup. She also wore an elegant ne that didn''t seem too shy.

    Once downstairs, Calvert was already waiting for her.

    "Vespera!" He waved at her. He looked so cool, dressed in a simple T-shirt and ripped jeans with holes at the knees.

    After getting into the car, Vespera asked Calvert to pick up Reba and Yasmine. They decided to head for Reba''s apartment first.

    The sapphire blue dress Vespera chose for Reba was striking. Since Reba was tall and had delicate features, bold colors suited her appearance and chivalrous personality. As soon as sheid eyes on the dress, she remarked that Vespera knew her too well.

    Since Vespera was in the backseat, Reba joined her in the back as well. As soon as she got in the car, she asked, "Does Mr. Reid have news about Tina? I only managed to fall asleep after having Byron stand guard at the doorst night. We should have let Jade stab her to death back then!"

    Vespera replied, "Don''t be scared. Even if Tina''s back to kill someone, you won''t be her first target."

    Reba scowled. "Did you think I won''t be concerned if you''re her first target? I''m more worried about that, okay?"

    "The two of you don''t have to worry. Mr. Reid has already figured out her escape route, so she''ll eventually be caught. If she dares return, I''ll crush her throat with my hand!" Calvert eximed in front.

    Vespera and Reba looked at Calvert''s muscles and felt assured.

    Reba leaned toward Calvert''s seat and grinned at him. "Calvert, Vespera has

    Mr. Reid to protect her. Why don''t you protect me at night?"

    Calvert agreed readily. "Sure."

    Reba was delighted to hear his answer. She already forgot about Tinapletely, causing Vespera to sigh.

    A momentter, they arrived at Yasmine''s estate. She wore a pink, backless, long dress, making her look sweet, sexy, and alluring. As soon as she looked at Vespera and Reba, both of them were taken aback by her beauty.

    Yasmine opened the door to the passenger seat and got in. Calvert shot her a grin. "Hello, miss."

    Yasmine set her bag down before putting on her seatbelt. Shezily hummed in response. "Oh, it''s you again. You''re the silly one, aren''t you?"

    Calvert was slightly disgruntled. "Miss, I''m quite smart."

    Smart? Yasmine snorted but did not tease him any further. "Alright, Mr. Smartypants. Let''s go."

    After Yasmine gave an address, Calvert sped away from her estate.

    At the back, Reba winked at Vespera as if she were asking, "Why did Calvert

    call her ''Miss'' but refer to us by our names? He''s giving her special treatment!"

    Vespera winked back at her. "Just let it be. He can call her what he wants."

    Reba puffed out her cheeks and pouted.

    One and a half hourster, they finally arrived at the ball, which was located at an extremely luxurious private residence.

    Yasmine said that the ce wasn''t Emily''s home. It was a property she

    specifically used to host guests.

    Yasmine led Vespera and Reba into the private residence. After showing their invitations, someone led them into a room.

    "There''s been ast-minute twist to the party tonight. It has be a masquerade ball. Please choose a mask."

    Yasmine was astonished. "We weren''t informed that it was a masquerade ball."

    "Yes, that''s true. Our hostess was afraid that everyone would be bored with a typical ball, so she added this fun twist," the attendant exined.

    "I see." Yasmine nodded before looking at Vespera and Reba. "Since the hostess came up with thisst-minute twist, we just need to y along."

    Vespera and Reba had no objections and selected their own masks, which were designed to cover the area around the eyes.

    They chose masks that matched their outfits. After putting them on, they walked out of the room.

    In the corridor, Reba almost ran into another woman, who was about to enter the room to select a mask.

    "Be careful." Yasmine steadied Reba from the back.

    Meanwhile, Vespera nced at the other woman and realized that it was Felicia. She never thought Felicia was invited as well.

    At the moment, Felicia had already put on her mask and was standing with the otherdies. Since she hadn''t looked at Vespera, she did not recognize her.

    But Vespera already recognized Felicia from her dress. It was good that Felicia did not recognize her-Vespera did not have to bother greeting her.

    Vespera watched Felicia walk into the room.

    "Let''s go." Vespera tugged at Reba. Even Yasmine shot them meaningful nces.

    The three of them silently entered the banquet hall before finally speaking.

    "Wasn''t that woman your former mother-inw? Suddenly, I find these masks quite useful. Otherwise, that crazy bitch will definitely cause

    trouble for you," Yasmine remarked in a low voice.

    Yasmine still remembered how Felicia colluded with Tina and caused such a ruckus. Hence, Yasmine didn''t have a good impression of Felicia.

    But Vespera and Reba said nothing. They knew even if they met Felicia face to face, she would not cause trouble for Vespera. Instead, she would act as if she hadn''t seen her.  s?novel

    However, they didn''t exin all that to Yasmine.

    The trio went to grab some drinks. By then, many guests had already arrived.

    Since the three of them arrived at the ball together, everyone noticed their striking figures. Although their faces were hidden by their masks, each of them stood out in her own distinct way. The guests couldn''t help but look at them, trying to guess who each of them was.

    Some recognized Yasmine, so they guessed Vespera was standing next to her. Some weren''t sure, so they began whispering their guesses to others. Vespera took a sip of her wine while looking around. Suddenly, she realized that everyone present was a woman. Not a single man was in sight.

    It didn''t seem like a coincidence that everyone who had arrived was only women. "Yasmine, is the ball tonight only for women?"