Jared had just passed by, and Hannie's gaze was already fixed on him. A pair of legs stretched out from under the table, but she
didn’t notice.
“Ah!” She panicked, but it was too late because she had fallen to the ground. Thud!
“You...” Hannie was a mess as she crawled up in pain and stared at Ellen angrily.
“How dare you!”
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Ellen looked at her innocently and said, “It’s not my fault you don’t pay attention when you walk. Why blme?” “I know it's
you.” She knew that Ellen did it on purpose. Jared immediately turned back, and a few other guests were also watching the
commotion. “What's wrong?” asked Jared as he looked at the woman.
“She causedto trip, Mr. Presgrave,” Hannie complained quickly. “Do you have any evidence? Don’t accuse someone without
evidence,” he said coldly.
“You should ask her if she tripped me.” Hannie was full of anger since her elbow and knee were hurt. “I didn’t,” Ellen answered her
naturally.
“Mr. Presgrave, you should be careful of such a cunning and malicious girlfriend. She might even hurt you one day.” Hannie
couldnt miss this opportunity to suggest that they break up.
“Hannie, watch your words. Do not insult my girlfriend, Jared warned. Because many people were watching, Hannie felt
embarrassed and left. After she left, Ellen whispered into Jared's ears, “I caused her to trip.”
“l know.” He smirked, despite knowing his girlfriend tripped the other woman. She chuckled, then angrily complained, “She
deserves it since she stole my boyfriend. | didn’t even splash water on her face. | was already kind to her.”
“You should do that next time.” Jared thought she should do whatever made her feel better because Hannie was really annoying.
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gritted her. teeth and swore, “Ellen, | won't let you get away with this!”
Without Hannie's presence, Ellen found the party more enjoyable. Later, during the jewelry auction, Jared had already chosen a
white jade bracelet for her. He bid for 8 million and won.
On the way home, he gave her the gift as compensation for the grievances she felt at the banquet.
Perhaps it was the irritation from Hannie because, for once, Ellen took the initiative to get on her man tonight as if to prove her
ownership.
At the height of exhaustion, she heard a low voice in her ear. “I will never let you lose in this lifetime.”