Chapter 56

Marina belatedly realized that she had walked into Everly’s trap. She didn’t want to out herself as the mistress, for that’d reveal Olivia’s identity as Ethan’s ex–wife.

She would never do that.

So, she quietened and collected herself. Glaring at Everly, she said, “I’m not. It’s indecent to discuss topics like cheating at a formal event.”

But Everly wasn’t deterred. In fact, she was emboldened. “The mistress is the indecent woman for sleeping with a married man! I have nothing to fear. But Ms. Carlton, you seem very affected by the discussion. Were you someone’s mistress too?”

with a menacing gleam in his eyes. She promptly behaved. “Oh, right. With a rich husband like you, Ms. Carlton doesn’t have to climb

person could tell that Everly was taking a jab at

How did a notable figure like Ethan

She wasn’t as daring

cause trouble for him. Sensing the danger, she quickly steered the topic of conversation, “Anyway, it’s all in the past. My late husband will not come back to life. So, please don’t ask

set things straight, it’d be rude for anyone

Olivia’s single? Is Keith

a situation, only to be confronted with a new problem. The

She never expected the event to turn into a huge gossip party

up everything and left school, her classmates couldn’t help but wonder about the man whom she

her anger under control and stole a look at Ethan. He was getting harder to read by the day.

picked up a slice of steak. He ate it as though the conversations

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255