Rich Men (1)

"Mom?" Victoria asked, trying to keep her voice steady.

Her mother turned to her, eyes blazing. "What do you think you're doing here? You should have stayed at home with me! Do you want to cause a scene in a rich man's house?"

Victoria took a deep breath, attempting to stay calm. "Mom, please, I need you to listen. I know I lied to you, but you still need to trust me. I know what I'm doing here, Mom."

Adrian stepped in, placing a calming hand on their mother's shoulder. "Mom, Victoria didn't come alone, you know, I and Penny are here too. And she's been through a lot tonight already."

Penny, who had been grappling with her own feelings of jealousy and concern, brightened when she saw Victoria's mother. 'At least, now we can go home… hehe..'

Victoria's mother took a deep breath, her anger starting to melt into sadness.