The Wrong Woman

"500. I'll give 500 too..."

Suddenly, everyone eagerly took out their phones, ready to transfer the money to Imogen.

Pulling her phone back, Imogen stood up and said, "You guys don't have to transfer anything. Your gift money can cover the cost of this meal.

"If it's not enough, whoever organized this gathering should make up the difference. I'm broke and can't pay a cent."

With that, Imogen grabbed her bag and left. A few classmates panicked.

Two female classmates who were somewhat closer to Imogen caught up with her in the hallway. They pulled her aside and said, "Imogen, the reunion isn't over yet. Leaving like this isn't appropriate." S~ᴇaʀᴄh the (ꜰind)ɴʘvel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

The other was defending Imogen. She said, "Scarlett did this on purpose. She's been targeting you all night. If you leave because you're humiliated by her, you're playing right into her hands." "Exactly. You shouldn't let them mock you like this."

Imogen resigned. She said with a faint smile, "I appreciate your concern. Maybe I'm just not suitable to be at these kinds of places and these kinds of occasions. I..."

But before Imogen could finish her sentence, a familiar male voice called out, "Imogen?"

classmates turned toward the voice. At that

dapper and elegant. He had just come out from another private room, accompanied by several equally well-dressed men, including some

treating clients to a

said, "You all may go back first. I have something to

"Yer, Mr-"

interrupted, "Don't talk anymore. Just

to Imogen. Then, he asked with a smile,

"I'm attending my high school reunion,

very excited

walked toward Imogen and held her arms. She shyly asked, "Imogen, who is this? Aren't you going to introduce

Imogen could

classmate stepped up to Jasper and extended her hand. She greeted Jasper with a smile. "Im Noemi Britt,

shook hands with each of them. He smiled as

two

sleeve, she said, "The

not over yet,"