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Sometimes silence was the biggestpliment.
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Nadine sensed the shift in the room and quickly figured out what Tess was up to. Her face darkened.
Still, under so many watchful eyes, she maintained her warm smile. “Tess, I didn’t expect you’d actuallye to my celebration. I’m so touched.”
She stressed the words “my celebration,” trying to pull everyone’s attention back to herself.
But the goddess–like woman in front of her stole the spotlight, leaving most people still staring.
“Is she a fairy?”
“She spent a year in prison–shouldn’t Tess look worn–out by now? How is she still so gorgeous?”
The crowd was stunned.
Seeing all eyes on Tess, Nadine ground her teeth in frustration. All she could do was clench her fists.
<i>“</i>You should be touched–throwing a party at Evermount Vi is not that easy,” Tess said atst.
She smirked, arms folded, leisurely meeting Nadine’s eyes.
Nadine was confused <i>for </i>a moment; she didn’t get what Tess was saying.
Then, Tess leaned in and patted her on the shoulder. “I haven’t divorced Finn yet, so I still have a say in Evermount Vi.”
She met Nadine’s bewildered gaze, and her confidence instantly put Nadine in her ce.
Standing side by side<i>, </i>the difference between them was obvious.
The ones who’d just <i>been </i>praising Nadine and Finn as a perfect match fell silent.
After all, the wife obviously had the upper hand.
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Everyone’s eyes darted between the three of them, as if they had sensed something unusual.
The ballroom hung in silence.
“Everyone, I don’t mean to interrupt. Please continue to enjoy the music and dance.
Tess pped her hands, and the music started up again.
The heavy and strained atmosphere slowly began to dissipate.
It was as if Tess were the real host here.
Nadine’s expression soured, but the lively atmosphere was better than the guests‘ constant, curious nces.
Since Tess showed up, Finn hadn’t said a word—just kept staring at her.
Nadine noticed his distraction and felt a tight, suffocating weight in her chest.
“Tess … You … ”
Nadine bit her lip, looking hurt and at a loss for words.
“What’s wrong? Why do you look so upset? Am I not wee?” Tess pretended to ponder, touching her chin, then put on a disappointed expression. “I guess I’ve made a mistake bying here.”
With that, she turned to leave.
Even though Nadine was fuming about what had just happened, she couldn’t help but feel a <i>sense </i>of relief when she saw her leaving.
But before Tess could take more than two steps, a hand suddenly reached out and grabbed her waist.
Something dark shed in Tess‘ eyes.
With lightning <i>speed</i>, Finn grabbed Tess’s right hand, and with a little force on her wrist, he pulled her body tightly into his arms.
Tess was so surprised that she lost her bnce and fell deep into his embrace.
His subtle, clean scent surrounded her.
Tess looked down, hiding the triumphant, cunning look in her eyes. Underneath it all was the
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heavy satisfaction of a n working perfectly.
Even this step had been calcted.
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Tess’s mind immediately reyed what happened two days ago<i>, </i>especially the countless provocative looks Nadine had thrown her way when Finn wasn’t watching.
Nadine was two–faced.
Tess didn’t stoop to that level, but it didn’t mean she didn’t know how to.
Her eyes turned cold.
Why did Nadine naively think she would always be a pushover?
She sneered to herself.
“What do you want?” Finn’s hoarse voice, like the rasp of sandpaper, came from above her head.
Tess raised her eyebrows slightly, making sure to hide the sneer on her face before looking up. “Finn, I only wanted to attend Nadine’s celebration party; what could I possibly do?”
Her eyes were full of confusion, as if she wasn’t the one who had a grim expression in his arms just a moment ago.
The woman, in her long white swan dress and with her clear, ssy eyes, was so captivating that even though Finn knew she wasn’t innocent, he couldn’t say a single word of usation.
Whenever he met her gaze, he’d lose himself for a moment, like he was falling in.
They stared at each other as if no one else was there, like a perfect–looking couple on a movie poster.
Tess felt disgusted<i>, </i>but she kept an innocent look on her face.
Nadine watched, her eyes welling up immediately.
It was hard <i>to </i>tell if it was anger or hurt.
She couldn’t stand it anymore.
“Tess, why did youe and ruin my party?”
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Tess’s body stiffened.
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Nadine saw her chance. With tears in her eyes, she was about to say more, but Tess spoke first, “I came with nothing but sincerity to join your celebration. How could you say I’m here to ruin
it?”
Sara Lili
<strong>Sara Lili</strong> is a daring romance writer who turns icyndscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of d’s breathtaking cold.