Chapter 5
Tracy Davis gently stroked my necklace, then suddenly stood up and knocked over her red wine, spilling it onto my skirt.
“I’m sorry, let me clean that up,” she apologized, all while forcefully tugging at my necklace. “Let me take this off for you so it doesn’t get dirty”
The clasp of the necklace was tight, and the more she pulled, the harder she tugged. My neck turned red from the pressure.
As Charles went to get some napkins, Tracy leaned in close to my ears.
“So what if you’ve been by his side for three years? He still trusts me more. I’m from a prestigious family, and we’re a perfect
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match. What are you?”
“You’re just a woman using your looks to manipulate men. Your parents are nothing but regular workers, your family’s got nothing special. What makes you think you have the right to stand beside Charles??”
“Even if you cling to him as his secret lover, have you ever stopped to think about this? I’m the one who will end up as Mrs. Wilson. I can erase you without a second thought! What makes you think you stand a chance against me?”
The “ordinary family” lie was something I created to conceal my true identity, but I never imagined Charles would reveal even that to her.
Fury surged in my chest.
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A cold laugh came fromthe doorwayway.
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A man dressed in a luxury custoonstitut glittering with jewels, staredatmewhat a knowing dook. “This lady has greentaste!!
Charles, who had just returned immediateletely pulled me into his arms.s.s
“Christopher Lowell, what are you doingang here? Stay out of it!” She sneeredd.d
After the dinner ended, Tracy Davis,simherrer high heels, walked over to the can where ere Charles and I were standing
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“Charles, it’s getting late, could you give me a ride?”
Charles hesitated, but she quickly added, “My father has some word for you…”
Just that one sentence made Charles nod in agreement immediately.
Tracy naturally took the front seat and began chatting with Charles.
I silently turned my head.
