Stacey continued, tears streaming down her face. She had deliberately dressed in an old maid’s outfit from her time working for the Scotts, and she convinced Peter to wear a worn-out cotton T-shirt.
They looked genuinely poor and desperate.
Their simple clothes and Stacey’s emotional story made the onlookers begin to question Bianca, whispering to each other.
“Could it be true that she’s using her family’s money for her lover?”
“She’s so young, yet she owns a company and has gained support from many high-profile people. It’s hard to believe she did it all on her own.”
“It’s obvious now. She must have attached herself to a wealthy man to pull off such a big event.”
“She’s probably afraid that her family’s financial problems would hold her back from success. That’s likely why she chose to cut ties with them. A woman like that is quite scary.”