Shattered Facade

A guest said, "So, Aria wasn't invited here by Ms. Winslow, but rather by Gems&Grace. And Ms. Winslow lied, claiming Aria came because of her invitation."

The crowd cast meaningful gazes at Daphne, and the atmosphere shifted. The guests present were sharp and immediately understood what Daphne's intention had been.

They thought, 'Ms. Sterling is a fan of Aria, and Daphne did this to win her favor.