Albert only gave her a symbolic kiss before pulling away, and she lowered her head, smiling to herself with satisfaction. Since he insisted on such a high-profile wedding, she had no choice but to play along.
Everyone thought that the wife personally chosen by Vice President Wilson would be a stunning beauty, but they didn't expect her to look like this. Not only was she not pretty, but she also lacked the clean and graceful demeanor that should accompany such a position; instead, she appeared like a woman of the night.
Once the veil was lifted, it couldn't be put down again. So, she stood there, face painted with heavy makeup, beside him, accepting the blessings of friends and family, enduring the mockery of Grace Lancaster and Doreen Lancaster, and the curiosity and disappointment of others. She was indifferent to it all.
