Chapter 176. A Relief

“Yeah, my parents invited yours, I guess.” Lisa replied.

“It must be a strictly by invitation kind of engagement party, I suppose,” Beauty asked to keep the tension light.

“Yes!” Lisa snapped. “Oh my goodness, did I tell you guys? My fiancé, he… he just dotes on me. Honestly, I’ve never felt so adored. He always says, ‘I am the air that he breathes.’ Isn’t that poetic?”

She didn’t wait for a response.

“Anyway, we’re getting married in Dubai. Something small. Budget is about 40 billion US dollars.”

“Small?” Shelley repeated, already bristling.

“Yeah, it’s the least we can do, we didn’t want to spend unnecessarily.” Lisa replied with shrug.

Beauty and Shelley exchanged glances.

“You know,” Lisa continued. “I handpicked everyone. My bridesmaids especially. They had to match the mood and vibe.”

She glanced at Beauty and quickly looked away, then turned to Shelley.

“If I had known about you earlier, I swear I would’ve kept a slo