Nine months too late: After divorce by Baby Charlene

Chapter 131

When Sylvie reached home, she found Evie smoking on the staircase.

Her brows knitted together in confusion. She was aware that Evie smoked, but she always did it in a private corner. Obviously, when their grandfather wasn't home, Evie didn't care about keeping anything private.

As always, Sylvie climbed the stairs and tried to ignore her. It wasn't just her, Evie hardly spoke to anyone in the house. Sylvie had never seen her cracking a joke with even her own sister-June. "Yesterday was entertaining," To her outmost surprise, Evie spoke up.

Sylvie stopped walking, three steps ahead of her. Although, the smoke inconvenienced her, she was more intrigued by the fact that the quiet, short-tempered sister was speaking to her for the first time on her own accord. "And impressive," Evie added, tapping the end of her cigar on the step below her. "Never knew you had it in you."

Turning slightly, she leaned her back against the wall so she could look at Sylvie. "I was wondering when you'd finally get it up and stop letting those bitches take what is yours. Guess you aren't so dumb afterall."

There was a certain shadow in her eyes. If Evie hadn't been born into a rich family, she'd have probably been one of those girls who enjoyed living on the streets. Most times, Evie acted like she had no interest in the family and company and wished she were somewhere else.

Not knowing what reaction to give, Sylvie smiled. "Thanks... I guess?"

Evie scoffed, turning away and returning to her cigarette. Shaking her head, Sylvie proceeded to her room.

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"I think this shade is perfect!"

"Come on, Sylvie, don't add any more of it."

""Yes. Let's do this."

"No! Of course, I'm sure. I was a pro at makeup, remember?"

Ruby went on, giving Sylvie directions on what to wear and apply through the video call. They've been at it for the past one hour, and while Sylvie had been protesting most of the time, it turned out to be really good. She was putting on a long, flowing gown of deep gold, the lavish material swirling around her like a golden wave.

Although ur wasn't made by her, it was extremely fine.

Her makeup was dark-Ruby's suggestions-and her hair was brushed backwards with a center parting in front. In the end, a part of her was glad she'd listened to Ruby because she turned out looking really pretty. Ruby

had been extra happy over the past three days after learning of the whole she and Astrid drama. She was glad that Sylvie's work had been acknowledged and helped them get the timeless Tale deal.

"By the way, tell me you'll be at the En Vogue Affair weekend." Ruby said while Sylvie fixed her earrings.

"Come on, Ruby, are we still on this?" Sylvie pouted.

And there it went-Ruby spending the next couple of minutes stating her points while Sylvie wore her jewelries.

She didn't have any bold necklace on. Her dress was covered to the top and a necklace on it wasn't necessary. But beneath

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her favorite piece of jewelery, even if

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held annually in the country. A lot of people were going to be in attendance, with high

business person wanted to miss as they be guests from all over the world. The talk has been on for months, and Ruby has been trying to convince Sylvie to give it a try, but Sylvie weren't so confident in her works, and maybe herself. She heard that June and Astrid would be presenting a dress under the Astréa Label name, but how

of people, she was the

she bid Ruby bye, promising to call enr after the party and

were attending a popular man's birthday party. She'd been surprised when the previous day, her grandfather

had been hesitant at first, not sure she wanted to give parties another try considering what happened the last time, but after getting to know that 'she' would be there, she

fell on the polythene bags on the floor.

her, but when she drove past a gadget shop earlier that morning, she couldn't

new tablet. At least, he

own anymore.

one last time in the mirror

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nothing short of luxury. Although, Sylvie had arrived with her family, it didn't guarantee that she was one of them. The people could easily think

Sylvie had a

people eyes on her. It's been that

and a tiny voice telling her to run away from the crowd. But Sylvie stood her

the room? Laughing with guests while having her hand wrapped around

over. That should've been her. She might have

them.

still dressed like her-wearing an imitation of one of Sylvie's favorite dresses. Her hair was even styled in Sylvie's favorite style. How imitating

hated her. And for the first time, she wanted to really hurt someone. She wanted Cindy to

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she'd been forced to

before he showed up beside

stared at Machai, his familiar oud perfume

get mad if he found one of his friends speaking to her? She really didn't

lifting her glass to her lips and taking a

gaze over her. "... gorgeous," he finished

"Thanks."

as he stood before her, staring at the expanse of

being around any man anymore. She's grown to hate physical touch,

Oasis. "Does it feel weird being in the same room with him, watching him while he touches another woman?" Machai suddenly asked, his tone calm and simply inquisitive. Sylvie's feet wobbled. From where they stood, they could both stare at Kage and Cindy from the throng of guests. "Well..." She shrugged,