Chapter 17 

Anastasia stared at the man that was worried about her. “Does my character matter to you that much, Elliot? I’m not married to you, so it shouldn’t matter to you even if I screw myself up.”

Then, she turned around and wanted to leave, but her arms were grabbed by the man before he pushed her against the wall within the next second while his handsome face met hers in proximity.

There was anger in the man’s eyes as he sneered, “Looks like I’ve overestimated your capability, Anastasia.”

“Let go of me, Elliot. You a*shole!” Besides what happened that night five years ago, Anastasia had never been in such close proximity to a man.

She moved away in disgust when the man’s scent entered her nose. No matter how handsome Elliot was, Anastasia was disgusted by any men who had ever touched Hayley

On the other hand, Elliot was stunned for a few seconds when he got closer to Anastasia as her scent reminded him of that night five years ago.

It was the similar faint floral scent that seduced him, and he couldn’t help but imagine how soft Anastasia’s red and full lips would feel if he kissed her.

When Elliot realized what he was thinking about, he quickly let go of Anastasia, while her arms were already red due to his forceful grip.

Anastasia warned as she

already changed into her gown and was receiving consolations from other young

exhibition in the hall when it was time for the exhibition to start. As Anastasia entered along with the

that girl managed to come in using the name of the young master of

used some sort of dirty tricks! If you

I bet she can’t even afford a small piece

could hear the conversation between the two young ladies behind her that was

young ladies would definitely befriend Hayley, so all of them knew about Anastasia being a nameless jewelry

them as she leaned down to observe one of her works before a soft woman’s voice rang out behind her. “Elliot, I heard that we can purchase the pieces of jewelry that are exhibited tonight, and I really like this jewelry, so can

about it later,” Elliot replied

you, Elliot!” Hayley held Elliot’s arm tighter before she gave

Hayley and continued moving forward. She had initially come to enjoy the exhibition, but the other young ladies were making her feel uncomfortable, so she was planning to leave

the figure who was standing in front of the jewelry counter. Under the light’s illumination, Anastasia’s beautiful facial features and quiet demeanor made her look

Do you have your eyes on anything currently?” John walked over to Anastasia with a glass of wine in

untamed stubbornness really mesmerized him. I bet she would behave the same in

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