The Clutches Of Hell Novel

Chapter 88

Evelyn looked at Victoria in worry and asked if she needed to visit the doctor, but Victoria politely declined her offer. After the two headed to lunch, they spent about four hours dressing up. It was already 7.00PM when they arrived at Oriental Hotel.
Evelyn looked at Victoria in worry and asked if she needed to visit the doctor, but Victoria politely declined her offer. After the two headed to lunch, they spent about four hours dressing up. It was already 7.00PM when they arrived at Oriental Hotel.

As Evelyn sent the invitation card out through the Thatcher Family’s name, all the guests showed their respect, and most of them had already arrived by now.

There was a subtle difference in the way the guests treated Victoria back then with Evelyn’s birthday party. They gave her fake compliments previously, but today, they spoke cautiously to curry favors with her.

“Miss Coleman, your dress left us all in awe. Although, I must say that this design style looks a bit familiar. Is it by Brad Melville? I have a dress designed by him as well.”

“You girls are all in your twenties, but Miss Coleman, your skin looks so much better than my daughter’s. So, Zoey, come here and learn how to do proper skincare from Miss Coleman.”

Whether in the past or right now, Victoria hated how fickle and fake this group of people was. Back then, she could just swan around as she wished because she still had the support of her family, but she had no choice but to entertain them now.

“Chris is over there. Tori and I are going to him first,” Evelyn said, smiling.

The crowd teased them a little before making way for them.

Evelyn took a glass of fruit juice for Victoria and said in exasperation, “You must be thirsty from all the talking.”

“A little. Thanks, Mrs. Thatcher.” Victoria was still parched after gulping the entire glass down. She wanted to take another one but was stopped.

Evelyn took the glass from her and placed it on the table. “You’re the main character of this party. It’ll be a waste if you keep excusing yourself to the toilet later.”

Victoria merely nodded in agreement and said nothing else.

“I hosted this party to tell everyone that you’re not abandoned, not for you to please them. So you don’t need to entertain each and every one of them.” Evelyn made an excuse to leave earlier, saying that they were going to look for Christian, but she saw no signs of him after scanning the whole place.

Victoria smiled bitterly. “It’s better to stay low and humble here. Anyone here could complain about me and make my life miserable if I made them unhappy.”

Evelyn sighed as she gently patted the back of Victoria’s hand and pulled her toward Christian, who had just appeared in the crowd.

When the two reached him, he was talking to a charming, middle-aged man. “I’ll consider the collaboration with your company. Please excuse me now.”

The man said, “I’ll be waiting for good news from you then.” With that, he moved to the side along with the other guests, opening a path for Christian.

He walked through the crowd, greeting Evelyn with a ‘Mom’ when he stood before her. After a pause, he, under the subtle gazes of the public, said to Victoria, “Happy birthday. I’ll pass you your gift later.”

He walked through the crowd, greeting Evelyn with a ‘Mom’ when he stood before her. After a pause, he, under the subtle gazes of the public, said to Victoria, “Happy birthday. I’ll pass you your gift later.”

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go unnoticed by Evelyn, who took Victoria’s hands in hers, then bent

it. I’m just following my mom’s orders,” Christian said indifferently while tidying up

her lips

we just arrived. Where did you go?” Evelyn flickered her gaze between the two and changed

glass of champagne from his tray. After he took a sip, he said, “There were too many people. So I went to

for some people here to meet you. They’d definitely make good use of this chance today.” Evelyn chuckled before inquiring again, “Are all those who surrounded you

front of her lower abdomen as she quietly

who want to introduce their daughters and sisters to me to be my wife. Some do not even mind being my mistress as long as their family receives the benefits.” Christian’s gaze stayed on the

and a hint of mockery flashed in her eyes. “They’re quite a conscientious bunch

that in public, although there are some

while Victoria was not

upper class was just made up of people with more influence and wealth, but they were filthier and crueler than anyone regarding their

about others, the guests

now, she hosted a birthday party for Victoria.

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