The Sway and Slide of Love by Jean Song

Chapter 682

"Mrs. Massey!"

Ruth could hardly believe it when someone called out to her eagerly. As the woman approached, she even instinctively took a step back.

But the woman had already linked arms with her. Then, she said with a bright smile, "You're finally here! Everyone's been waiting for you!"

"Waiting for me? Why?" Ruth asked in a strained voice.

To be honest, the scene felt oddly familiar.

Back in her school days, she had seen this play out countless times—someone smiling, all "friendly", as they lured their target to a specific spot. Then, the real fun would begin. It was just that, back then, Ruth was usually the one waiting while others delivered the target to her.

Now that the roles were reversed, all she felt was a deep, gnawing unease. In fact, she had sensed something was off when she received the invitation call earlier.

days, she had even been kicked out of

Ruth came anyway. After all, the other attendees were all people of status, and she

had already pulled her into a private room. The moment she saw who

in a custom-made dress, Noelle smiled at Ruth gently from her

stared at the scene before

you moving?" Noelle's smile deepened. "Come

Ruth snapped out of her daze and

already made space for her-right next

at the auction," Noelle said to her. "K didn't mean to ignore you. It was just that wasn't

those kinds of events.

Have people been talking about you

she spoke, Noelle glanced

she had spent so much time with Hendrix, there was a subtle pressure in her gaze that made the smiles of others in

fact, it wasn't just the other women-even Ruth herself was