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

were

side of the phone, Aaron furrowed his eyebrows

“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

on one of the chairs under the tent in the garden. Everyone is mingling and I’m kind of tired so I’m resting,” Tessa replied.

I’m coming,” Aaron’s anxious voice came, making Tessa frown

just making an excuse to follow

seated in public. Everyone has seen me. No one can harm me like this,” Tessa said

reached her phone thereafter. When she checked, she saw that they were all

bitch is up to something! What is

you seen her face? She looks so vicious. She’s definitely planning something. Be careful. Better still, call your baby daddy so that he

[Do you want me to come over? I got an invitation but I didn’t want to

scores with

chuckled and felt warm at her friend’s concern. However, she honestly didn’t think Serena was up to something. ‘I don’t think she would be stupid enough to try something when

fugitive

typed a message to

tonight and even if it does, I’m no

I used to be. I know how to

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

a man and a woman

very private business deal due to how they had isolated themselves from the crowd.

asked and the man grinned from ear to ear.

course. You 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 in you.”

and focus! Nothing should go wrong with this plan, Jerry. This is my last shot

woman’s voice came.

Jerry

another man. There were some drugs that she had purchased from a friend. Last time

that they would make someone lose their sense

was determined to win so she left no room for mistakes. Jerry was one of her friends from high school. He was a playboy and also from a rich family with a devil- may-care attitude. Jerry had always admired Serena so she

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window when

and reserved. A type that he’s never had before so he was looking

“You don’t need to worry about that. I’m determined to have her, so be rest assured. I will fuck your

the waiters. She had taken all of her secret stash and decided to invest it in the operation. After that day, Tessa would be out of Aaron’s life and Serena would get back her money

waiter walked toward Serena and asked, “What can I do for you, ma’am?”

her bag and partially removed

waiter.

job for

if anyone was watching and walked to a hidden corner. He asked, “What do you want

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

powdery stuff in

“What is that? Is it something illegal?”

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