NovelEnglishChapter 699 Wait forHere Selena couldn't stand Sandra's bossy attitude; rich folks were all the sto her.
Gilbert was grinning with shidden motive, while Sandra was more upfront and eager. "Mrs. Adams, what's the cost?" Selena asked.
Sandra's eyes flashed with a deep look. If Paul hadn't told her Selena was just a designer, she might've thought Selena cfrom money. How else could she stay so calm in front of the Adams family matriarch? "Penny, if you don't listen, you'll soon find out the hard way," Sandra said, then hung up without hesitation.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe stared coldly at the phone. Emily, still shaken from almost losing her sight, cried, "Mom, is it fixed?" "Don't worry, Emily. I'll find a way," Sandra assured her.
Emily, terrified of seeing her embarrassing photos, didn't dare open her phone. She called Paul, sobbing, "Paul, you have to get my photos back from Penny. If they get out, I can't live." Paul frowned. He knew Raymond was taking Penny to an art exhibition tonight, where many expensive artworks would be displayed.
Raymond had called Selena that morning, saying the new house needed spaintings and asked her to join him. Almost all the socialites would be there.
Selena had to leave Ann in charge of finding a dorm and got a team to help her get ready.
At six, Selena, in a black spaghetti strap dress, entered the venue on Raymond's arm. It was her first event with him. In the car, Raymond had tried to kiss her, but she pushed him away, not wanting to mess up her lip gloss. They both had a cool demeanor, and as soon as they entered, everyone turned to look.
Selena showed a side profile and pointed to a painting. "Mr. Montague, shall we start with that one?" There were about thirty paintings on display, sof the most expensive in the world, attracting many foreigners. The organizers had fought hard to get this event, making Silver Bay City especially lively, with luxury cars blocking the streets. The hall was lavishly decorated, with intricate lighting casting a cold glow. People mingled and admired the artworks.
Selena was about to introduce a painting to Raymond when she saw smen waving at him, likely business partners.
Raymond leaned down and whispered, "Don't cause any trouble, just wait here." To him, Selena was trouble. She nodded, watching him leave for the side garden on the first floor.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe stayed behind, looking at the paintings. When she reached the fourth one, she saw Emily approaching with a group. Emily hadn't wanted to go out, but Sandra had dragged her. She felt embarrassed, as if everyone knew about the photo. Seeing Selena, Emily turned pale and hid behind Sandra. "Mom, it's her, she's Penny." To Emily, Selena was now a madwoman; she didn't dare confront her.
Sandra saw Selena admiring a painting and started to walk over, but Emily clutched her arm "Mom, I'm' scared. Seeing her once lively daughter so scared, Sandra felt immense heartache. She stepped toward Selena. "Penny?"
Selena recognized the voice, turned slowly, and greeted her politely, "Mrs. Adams. The content is on el novelenglish.net!
Sandra sneered, looking her up and down. "You look decent today, but no matter how you diless, you can't hide the stench of poverty. Do you really belong here?"
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