Chapter 184

Leanne’s gaze snapped up to the head table as she caught the movie star’s eyes fixed in her direction.

Curtis’ deep voice rolled out lazily, “Made up your mind? I only take people I know well to meet her.”

Gritting her teeth, Leanne hesitated for a few seconds. Idols were her world, and if she passed up this opportunity, who knew if she’d ever get another chance?

She put down her fork and stood up.

Tonight, Leanne was just another face in the crowd, and compared to the dolled-up celebrities and social media darlings, her simple black dress seemed understated.

She wore a turtleneck sweater that embraced her shape perfectly, completed with a velvet skirt, elegant and reminiscent of a black swan.

Curtis’ arm slipped naturally around her waist, escorting her towards the head table. With their steps in sync and silhouettes matching, it was clear these two were no strangers.

They left behind a table full of people immersed in a gossipy and awkward atmosphere.

Joy reveled in the discomfort of others, grinning cheekily at Lisa, “Yes, she’s the ‘ugly wife’ you were talking about. Quite hideous indeed, just about a million miles prettier than you, I’d say.”

Lisa was shocked.

“You know Ms. Watson?” Leanne was full of questions now.

She had seen Curtis talking to her just moments ago.

“Not really, met her for the first time today,” Curtis explained, “She’s Tina’s aunt.”

and after all, the Richardsons and the Watsons of Northbridge were almost in-laws once, so they knew of each other’s family

hadn’t expected this connection and felt a twinge

through, she might have had the chance. to

But…

you know she’s my idol?” Leanne asked in confusion.

smile, “You were delirious with a fever, clutching her poster and calling

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he might spill her secrets in front of the star, “I didn’t have a picture of my mom at that time, and don’t you

at the

set the trap, and now, as Leanne stepped in, he was

make a deal.”

fallen into his trap, Leanne now locked eyes with the star, who was smiling warmly at her. Too late for

as she tensed up, “What do you

allergic to the city hall and divorce, so don’t ever bring

and like a duck being led to

easygoing, reaching out with a smile, “Anne, is it? Nice to meet

resemblance to her mother, Leanne felt an emotional lump forming in her throat and her eyes getting misty.

knew her name and even called

hand. Larissa’s slender, delicate hand

her

Leanne almost blurted

flicker of surprise crossed Larissa’s eyes.

the head table looked on in

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