The Deserted Rich Beauty novel Chapter 209

Nicole was a little hesitant when she received the invitation to the Carter family’s banquet.

Since Ian had feelings for her, Nicole subconsciously did not want to get too involved with the Carter family.

However, on second thought, this might just be a polite way to thank her for the painting.

It would be petty of her to overthink things.

When Nicole arrived at the Carter mansion as promised, she unexpectedly saw Chloe Snyder there a s well.

Chloe came earlier than she did.

She was laughing with Old Master Carter and Gillian.

Nicole handed over the painting she had gotten, “The Blazing Sun".

Gillian thanked her and took a glance at it.

Her face stiffened slightly, but it only lasted for a moment before she regained composure.

Nicole did not notice this change.

She went up to greet Old Master Carter.

Ian had been hiding out upstairs until he heard Nicole's voice. He hurriedly came downstairs and smiled in surprise.

"Lil N, come on up! I just flipped through our yearbook and saw that we even wore wedding outfits!"

Nicole froze for a moment.

Although they had always been very casual when she came over to his house, Chloe Snyder was here, so Nicole did not want to seem too close with Ian.

Moreover, Chloe was already very prejudiced against Nicole because of Ian.

Nicole glared at Ian. "That's for a play and it's a costume, not a wedding dress!"

'This dumb*ss!’

Gillian simply placed the painting on the ground and set it aside.

"Ian, don't be rude. Ms. Snyder has been here for a long time, and you haven't come down to greet her..."

Chloe looked up at Ian's bright eyes that were like the stars. She felt like she had been zapped.

That glint and passion were so dazzling and eyecatching.

However, they never belonged to her.

Ian was only so gentle, cheerful, and patient when he was with Nicole.

For a moment, Chloe clenched her fists tightly.

Chloe felt like she had fallen into quicksand as she kept sinking endlessly.

She struggled to smile as if nothing had happened, then made excuses for him.

"It's alright. We've known each other for a long time, s o there’s no need to be polite."

Nicole stood there and could feel it. Chloe's fondness for Ian was a little suffocating.

Ian reluctantly went downstairs and politely said a few words before he got impatient.

He just kept staring at Nicole.