I was going to the back garden of the hall because there was a waiting area, but I turned around halfway.
I remember what happened in the hotel garden last time. I met Callen and Miasy, and then broke my ankle. I don't want to experience it again.
Although this banquet isn't at a hotel, it is at a villa.
The banquet hall is surrounded by a large balcony. It may not be as comfortable as the garden, but it's a quiet place.
I stand on the balcony with the wine in my hand and look at the night view outside, enjoying the cool breeze and the soft piano music.
"Mr. Stewart brought a date here! That woman looks like a slut!"
"Totally! We've never seen her before. She's definitely not a lady."
"What a shameless woman!"
The sound of excited conversation continues to reach my ears, and I can't help but turn my
head to look behind me.
They probably don't see me because they're still talking. If I'm right, Mr. Stewart should be Harrison and that shameless slut should be me.
This is the first time in my life I've been given this "honor".
"Abbie, don't you feel threatened at all? What if that slut takes Mr. Stewart?" A woman says sincerely.
Abbie's silent for a while, and then she slowly says, "He can't be with another woman. I know he's not serious, so I don't care."
The name Abbie rings a bell, but I can't really remember who she is.
That woman didn't give up. "I'm just reminding you. We both know what happened five years ago. What if she becomes another Aviana?"
Abbie's lost for words.
I tried hard to recall and finally remember who she is.
She's the one who chatted with me in that private room and then taunted me for not being good enough for Harrison. Her mean words made me drink a lot of wine.
I was drunk that day so I didn't fight back. If she offends me again today, I'm not gonna let her get away with it. Even if I don't deserve Harrison, she doesn't get to judge me. Who does she think she is? Harrison's girlfriend?
But I won't pick a fight. Harrison brought me here and I can't be a problem for him.
I stand back in order to hide myself, but I accidentally knock over a glass.
Sh*t! When I look up, I see Abbie and the woman beside her looking at me in surprise.
"Excuse me, I need to go to the bathroom." I pretend to be calm.
I put on makeup and the dress Harrison got me today, so Abbie shouldn't be able to recognize me. After all, I look nothing like the last time she saw me.
They automatically made way for me. I walk through them without hurrying. As I menage to leave, Abbie calls me.
"Chelsea?"
I stop in my tracks subconsciously. In less than three seconds, she's already walked up to me.
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