Isabella remained with her parents for a while, doing her best to focus on the guests around them. She had already decided to follow her mother's warning and leave Loretta alone.
After all, there was no reason to create an awkward scene in front of so many influential people.
Later she saw Michelle with the other ladies she had gone shopping with so she went over to join them.
The group of four chatted about fashion and lastest luxury goods.
Until Roslyn suddenly speak, "Isn't that your sister?"
Isabella turned immediately.
Roslyn was looking toward the quieter side of the ballroom, where Loretta was seated beside Julian. Michelle and Evelyn followed her gaze.
"That's her?" Evelyn asked curiously.
"Yes," Isabella answered.
Michelle studied Loretta for a moment.
"She looks completely different from the pictures I've seen."
Isabella's expression tightened slightly but she only gave a small smile.
Roslyn glanced between Isabella and Loretta. "Are you not going to say hello?"
