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.

suffocated; even breathing became extremely difficult. Seeing that her birth mother favored a stranger over her while an

Evelyn taking Victoria’s side. The atmosphere instantly became awkward as everyone fell silent, which

is so upset about this, I’m afraid that she would be displeased with me if I have you by my side.” Evelyn

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

up in her eyes. She couldn’t understand why Victoria acted in such a way and was slightly mad at her. Victoria looked down and avoided making eye contact with

don’t have to apologize to me.” Evelyn

to the people around him

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

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

said Victoria before she followed

she looked at their backs, but she could only keep quiet about

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

surprised to see Victoria with him, but they didn’t dare to ask him about it. It wasn’t uncommon for her to be around him two

didn’t know what to answer him. After some contemplation, she whispered to him,

good terms with her old friends. She came up with that excuse as she was

Lucas?” Christian stopped walking and

was lost for words. She could tell that he was unhappy, but she didn’t know what

and continued walking. Victoria remained on the spot as she didn’t know whether she should follow him or not. It was so hard to read him that she could never figure out what he