Chapter 556 Testing The Waters

Arriving at the venue, Christina and Rayne entered the hall together.

The place was filled with guests who were prominent figures from Jadeborough and influential people who had come from all over the world to attend the show.

“I just saw an acquaintance. I’ll go and say hello. You find a place to sit and rest, and I’ll come back to you soon,” Rayne said, getting up and walking toward a foreign woman not far away while holding the skirts of her dress.

They greeted each other and exchanged pleasantries.

Christina didn’t like socializing with people in such a manner. She casually found a secluded. spot to sit down, then grabbed a bite to appease her hunger since the fashion show was still half an hour away. With her pregnancy, she couldn’t afford to go hungry.

Suddenly, Christina caught a glimpse of Anya’s figure weaving through the guests. Anya was heading straight in Christina’s direction.

As Anya approached and finally caught sight of Christina, her breath hitched. Feeling panicked, she quickly turned her head and hurriedly walked away in another direction.

Christina stared thoughtfully at Anya’s fleeing figure. She couldn’t help but feel that the latter was intentionally avoiding her.

Taking out a tissue, she wiped the dessert crumbs from her hands. Then, she got up walked in the direction where Anya had disappeared. and

As the fashion show prepared to begin, the guests were busy finding familiar companions to sit with.

Feeling restless, Anya held a glass of red wine and drank it while lost in her thoughts, completely unaware that there was now someone in the empty seat beside her.

Christina observed Anya’s peculiar behavior and greeted, “Hello, Anya. Long time no see.”

Splash!

her glass and spilled the red wine not only on herself but also

leaned closer. “Anya, you

up abruptly, glaring at Christina. “What nonsense are you talking about? Why would I be afraid of you? Don’t overestimate

did you run away as soon as you saw me? Even now, I’ve only said a few words, yet you appear

skipped a beat.

you’ve done something wrong by me, so now you’re so afraid

to leave. However, her wrist was forcefully grabbed by Christina.

there were no other guests at this particular table. Thus,

Lucas and Camila’s kindergarten frequently of late and that

mean I’m heartless like you. Grandma and Uncle Timothy miss the children. Is it wrong for me

sounded righteous, and her tone was

those things willingly; no one forced you.” Christina narrowed her eyes. dangerously. “If you care so much about Lucas and Camila, why haven’t I

was speechless at those words. visit

returning to Hallsbay to seek her father’s help

ago when Nigel told her that everything had been taken care of and no one would trace it back to her that she dared to

and there wouldn’t be much attention given. to Madison’s death. It was precisely because

of the Taggart family, but

saw Christina, she couldn’t control her instincts and desperately

intimidating. “Are all those things you said

Camila, it was never about being nice to them on behalf

in shock. “I didn’t harm the children. Don’t falsely accuse me. Your son fell ill and was hospitalized, but what’s that got to do with me? I never harmed

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