"This is a realistic society. If you want to hear a genuine compliment, you can only hear that from friends, relatives, loved ones, or honest people. More often than not, compliments are just flattering. But whether it is sincere, as long as it is praise, you should take it with a smile. People may be complimenting you for a purpose, and they may have their intentions. But from the moment you become useless to them, you will no longer hear their hollow compliments, but taunts or sarcasm. This is the harsh reality of society. There is no need to be serious about what is true or false. Only you always know about yourself..."
Kingsley's tone was slow. He was staring at her with a gentle smile on his lips.
Sherman was smiling too. She felt the same with every word he spoke.
Natalie's eyes would glance at them from time to time, and Billy also glanced at them occasionally from the corners of his eyes. But Sherman and Kingsley never looked at them.
At the party, everyone was busy getting around. Only the two were in solitude. Sitting in the corner, Kingsley and Sherman were chatting.
Sherman got up to go to the bathroom. She asked the attendant where the bathroom was and then walked away.
When she came out of the bathroom, she caught a glimpse of Billy who stood not far away. She didn't show any emotion on her face. She washed her hands and then was about to go back.
However, Billy came to stand in her way. Sherman didn't look up, just looking at the shoes on the floor, and she said indifferently, "Get out of my way."
Billy stood still. His eyes fell on her, and he saw the hickey on her ivory neck.
The expression on his face was harsh, his fists clenched, and his voice was cold. He said through clenched teeth, "Don't you have any self-respect?"
Sherman didn't want to talk to him. She snapped in a cold voice, "Get out of my way!"
"I haven't seen you in a while, and you've grown wild. I heard you've hooked up with some man. Look what's that on your neck! Aren't you ashamed of yourself?" Billy raged, staring at her, with a fire burning in his chest. He couldn't believe that Sherman had become another man's mistress to live a luxurious life.
"What do you know? I feel disgusted even if I say a word to you! So, please don't talk to me. You are disgusting to me!"
Sherman felt his words so hilarious and so sarcastic. She crossed her arms around her chest and looked at Billy calmly, her voice chill, without a bit of warmth."
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