Chapter 35 Schemes.

A soft breeze kissed Tessa’s skin as she walked through the garden. The scent of the fresh flowers

was refreshing. She almost forgot why she went there and sat down to relax.

The dinner party was an outdoor event in the beautiful garden of the imperial hotel.

There was an open white tent with fairy lights on the ceiling. Several round tables and chairs

were scattered around the place in a formal manner. The linen on the tables and chairs was pure white and silver centrepieces were placed on the table with assorted flowers.

There was no moon tonight, but the stars brightened up the sky as they twinkled every now and

then.

After talking to several businessmen and making appointments to meet them for project proposals, Tessa began to look for Jerry. He had disappeared after introducing her to some potential clients and she hadn’t seen him since.

She was about to enter the hotel and look for him when she spotted someone at a hidden spot in the garden.

For some reason, her stomach twisted when she saw who it was.

It was Serena Winston!

Tessa could only see her side profile but she could tell that she was talking to someone.

However, the person was standing behind a pillar and Tessa couldn’t see who it was.

She took out her phone and got a picture before sending it to Michelle. She then typed a message and sent it too.

[Look who I’ve found at the dinner party. Is she still being invited to these events despite her father going bankrupt? OMG, what if she’s stalking me and still wants to fight with me because of Aaron?]

Tessa’s phone immediately began to ring and she picked up without checking who it was, saying, ” No need to be alarmed. She probably doesn’t know I’m here. It’s just a coincidence.”

“What coincidence? Who’s there? Are you in danger?”

Tessa furrowed her eyebrows when she heard Aaron’s worried voice instead of Michelle’s.

She looked at her phone and saw that it was Aaron who had called

“Sorry, I thought I was talking to Michelle,” she explained. “Why are you calling? Is something wrong with the kids?”

“No, they are fine. I was checking up on you to see how you’re doing and if you’re having fun. I miss you. What were you talking about earlier? What is not a coincidence?”

Tessa sighed and found an empty seat. When she settled at a good spot, she replied, “I saw Serena a few minutes ago. But she didn’t see me I was just wondering if she’s still being invited to such events regardless of what happened to her family.

“Where’s Josh and Andrew?” Aaron asked, referring to the two top bodyguards who always stayed

Tessa’s

come in with them. They were in their own car and my client said uninvited guests were not allowed inside so they remained outside the hotel. The party is strictly for those

Aaron furrowed his eyebrows at Tessa’s

said, “No, that’s not true. If they knew they were for your safety, they wouldn’t have stopped them. It’s normal for business people to have bodyguards so why would they

the garden. Everyone is mingling and I’m

anywhere else. I’m coming,” Aaron’s anxious voice came, making Tessa

he just making an excuse to follow

in public. Everyone has seen me. No one can harm

her phone thereafter. When she checked, she saw

bitch is up to something! What is she

She looks so vicious. She’s definitely planning something. Be careful. Better still, call your baby

got an invitation but I didn’t want to attend. Let’s

scores with that bitch.]

However, she honestly didn’t think Serena was up to something. ‘I don’t think she would be stupid enough to try something when

as a fugitive a few weeks ago. 1

typed a message to reply.

and even if it does, I’m no longer the

be. I know how to protect myself when

[Ok, if you say so! Call me if you need anything. I’m ready to give someone a beating! But

a man and a woman were

to how they had isolated themselves from the crowd. However,

woman asked and the man

should have told me she was such a beauty. I wouldn’t have hesitated. You don’t need to pay me for it. Just enjoying her body would be enough payment. I’ve even lost interest

should go wrong with this plan, Jerry. This is my last shot at

mine,” the woman’s voice came.

the man was Jerry Carson, Tessa’s new client and plus

a while. Her plan was to make Tessa betray Aaron by sleeping with another man. There were some drugs that she had purchased from a friend. Last time she used them on Aaron

so strong that they would make someone lose their sense of reality immediately and make them feel

school. He was a playboy and also from a rich family with a devil- may-care attitude. Jerry had always admired Serena so she told him they can finally be together if he

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interest in Serena went out the window when he laid his eyes on

was much more beautiful and reserved. A type that he’s never had before so he was looking forward

about that. I’m determined to have her, so be rest assured. I will

the operation. After that day, Tessa would be out of

waiter walked toward Serena and asked, “What can I do

dug her hand into her bag and partially removed a big chunk of money, showing

waiter.

got a job for you,” she said.

as if to check if anyone was watching and walked to a hidden corner.

to put this in someone’s drink,” Serena said, taking out a small plastic pack that

powdery stuff in it.

turned into saucers. “What is that? Is it something illegal?”

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