The Clutches Of Hell Novel

Chapter 53

Nancy stared at Victoria with contempt and gibed, “It is benevolent of you to invite her to your party, but why are you letting her stay by your side? Aren’t you afraid that this murderer will spike your champange with poison when you’re not paying attention?”

Her words were nasty, but none of the people there felt that Nancy had gone too far. If Victoria crippled their daughters’ leg, they would have treated her the same way too. Denise, however, merely looked down with embarrassment. She cleared her throat as she tried to defend her daughter, but no words came out from her mouth.

Hearing that, Evelyn laughed and responded nonchalantly, “It just so happens that I’m having a flu these few days, but I’m not taking any medication as they taste horrible. Since Victoria is a thoughtful child, she might add some flu medicine into my drinks.”

With that, she tilted her head and looked at Victoria. “You have to take note that flu medication cannot be taken with champagne. If something happens to me, you might be accused of attempted murder.”

“If you dislike taking medicine, I can make some lemonade for you as I remember that you have a sweet tooth,” Victoria answered tactfully.

“That’s so sweet of you to remember my preferences.” The crow’s feet around the corner of Evelyn’s eyes showed as she smiled.

Nancy was exasperated as both of them echoed each other.

Denise, who was standing at the side, felt so embarrassed that she lifted her gaze and looked over at Victoria before saying, “Tori, apologize to Mrs. Spritz this instant. You shouldn’t be disrespectful toward her.”

“Mrs. Coleman, I don’t understand what you mean. Was I being disrespectful toward her?” Victoria asked impassively.

Denise turned wide-eyed, for she wasn’t expecting Victoria to address her as ‘Mrs. Coleman’.

“No, you weren’t. She’s catching up on age, and she probably misheard you because of her hearing loss.” Evelyn tried to comfort Victoria as she held her hand and patted it.

down and didn’t say a word as she felt suffocated; even breathing became extremely difficult. Seeing that her birth mother favored a stranger over her while

instantly became awkward as everyone fell silent, which was a stark contrast to the noisy crowd around

would be displeased with me if I

a tight spot, but I really don’t want to see her as she almost

bewildered Denise finally managed to calm herself down before looking at Victoria as tears welled up in her eyes. She couldn’t understand why Victoria acted in such a way

you don’t have to apologize to me.” Evelyn

and spoke to the people around

have Victoria with me as Mrs. Spritz dislikes her. You should bring her along with you.” Evelyn told him

hearing that, Victoria’s heart sank. As she was about to reject it, Christian

Victoria before she

she looked at their backs, but she

idea why my mother is so fond of you.” He turned around and looked at her before shifting his gaze to the front. Along the way, he was greeted by others guests in which he reciprocated with

it. It wasn’t uncommon for her to be around him

answer him. After some contemplation, she whispered to

terms with her old friends. She came up with that excuse as she was worried that he would be unhappy about

you thinking of looking for Lucas?” Christian stopped walking and turned over to look at her. His

she stopped walking and was lost for words. She could tell that he was unhappy, but she didn’t know what she had done wrong; she

Victoria remained on the spot as she didn’t know whether she should