The loud noise of the cup dropping onto the floor and caught everyone’s attention in the room, including Lyle’s. “Sorry about that, my hand slipped. Carry on.” I waved emotionlessly.
“Eve, what a coincidence! I didn’t know you’d be here!” Crystal flashed a sweet and innocent smile. Yet, I was nowhere near pleased to see my kin. That smiled had made me suffer so much. I was not loved by anyone in the Tanner family. Heck, even the housekeepers would bully me, and it was all because of her.
The crowd looked at one another as the atmosphere turned awkward. Lyle’s expression dropped into a disgusted grimace as he stared at me like an uninvited guest. “Why’re you here?” he asked coldly.
I ran my fingers through my hair and answered casually, “I had a business meeting somewhere around here, so I decided to stop by.”
“Oh, really? I thought you were on a manhunt, judging from your outfit. Bet you were probably out seeking for a companion.” Benjamin sneered.
“For the love of God, Benjamin! Watch what you’re saying!” Sabrina snapped. She slammed her cup on the table and was ready to argue with him. Seeing that, I quickly held her back and shook my head, signaling her to stop. I then glanced sideways to observe Lyle’s reaction.
to me. I lowered my gaze and stared at the cup before raising my head and replied, “Just so you know, my husband prepared this outfit and the contract in my purse. So perhaps the ‘companion’ that you mentioned earlier was also
would I
had never seen this side of me as I’d never shown him my true self. After all, I’d always been very careful around him as I always behave like a lowly
get
expression hardened
awkward feeling quickly went away as everyone shifted their attention to Crystal. She shared her studying days abroad as an art student, and some even encouraged her to open an art
fine until Lyle sat down by the couch, and Crystal quickly filled up
in Avenport and headed to Anglandur for the sake of her future. Or else,
should be sitting with your wife who had just gone through a miscarriage instead of her cousin,”
I last met Lyle, and I miss him. Besides, we’re good friends,” Crystal bit
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