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

guests were not allowed inside so they remained outside the hotel. The party is strictly for those with a

side of the phone, Aaron furrowed his eyebrows at Tessa’s words.

It’s normal for business people to have bodyguards so why would they decline your security team entry? Something is fishy. Where are

under the tent in the garden.

I’m coming,” Aaron’s anxious

excuse to

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

she checked,

bitch is up to something! What is she

something. Be careful. Better still, call your baby daddy

I got an invitation but I didn’t want

with that bitch.]

chuckled and felt warm at her friend’s concern. However, she honestly didn’t think Serena was up

trending as a fugitive

typed a message

will happen tonight and even if

I know how to

if you say so! Call me if you need anything. I’m ready to give someone

man and a woman were engaged in

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

The woman asked and the man grinned

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

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

the woman’s

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

There were some drugs that she had purchased from a friend. Last time she used them on Aaron but he

their sense of reality immediately and make

left no room for mistakes. Jerry was one of her friends from high school. He was a playboy and also from a rich

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

beautiful and reserved. A type that he’s never had before so he was looking forward to claiming her that

that. I’m determined to have her,

waiters. She had taken all of her secret stash and decided to invest it in the operation. After that day, Tessa

walked toward Serena and asked, “What can I

and partially removed

waiter.

job for you,” she

He glanced around as if to check if anyone was watching and walked to a hidden corner. He asked,

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

white powdery stuff in it.

waiter’s eyes turned into saucers. “What

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