Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 1149:

Shelly’s eyes narrowed as Yvonne rose. Without a word, she slipped from her seat, trailing her rival like a shadow.

In the restroom, Yvonne stood before a gilded mirror, dabbing at her lipstick with a steady hand.

The door swung open, and Shelly’s reflection appeared, her face a storm of envy.

“What did you do to him?” Shelly spat, her voice sharp as broken glass. “What trick did you pull to get Norton to drag you to a place like this?”

Yvonne paused, her lips curving into a wry smile. She capped her lipstick, turning to face Shelly with cool composure.

“Miss Tucker, that is a curious question. If my husband does not bring me to such events, who else would he choose? You?”

Her eyes swept over Shelly, lingering just long enough to sting. A soft, mocking laugh escaped her.

game you are playing, it will not last. Norton belongs

for him. He has taken me to countless galas, introduced me to his world as his wife. And you?” She stepped closer, her voice cutting.

little shadow, chasing what you will never have.” She turned, her heels clicking sharply as

heaving, fury painting

blade to the chest: Norton had paraded Yvonne at galas, proudly calling her his

She had been so close to claiming Norton’s heart, teetering on the edge of victory.

she stood frozen before the mirror. Vengeance simmered in her veins,

effort, she unclenched her fists and smoothed her expression. She glided back to her seat, the rustle of her silk dress blending with the hum of the

through her thoughts, announcing the jade earrings Stewart had promised her. Their emerald gleam caught the light, and Stewart, ever eager to please, raised his

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rewarded him with a saccharine smile, her eyes softening

once. Five million, going

the bid. Then Shelly’s gaze snagged on Yvonne across the room. Yvonne’s delicate hand gestured toward the earrings,