Chapter 855 However, the thought of Zoe being able to help her get revenge on Carrie and Ryan brought Bethany scomfort.
At this moment, Bethany casually scanned the room.
When she spotted Ryan sitting on the sofa in the corner, she was haunted by immense trauma. Her legs suddenly weakened, and she plopped down on the steps in fright.
People around her turned their attention to Bethany, enjoying her embarrassing predicament.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“What's wrong with you?” Shannon stared at the pale-faced Bethany with disdain. “Get up now! People are watching!” However, Bethany’s legs were still trembling. She could not stand up.
It marked the first instance in her life where she experienced the feeling of being threatened, subdued, and tormented by psychologi trauma.
Bethany thought, ‘Ryan Hoffman... You're a devil!” Bella helplessly watched as Cecily fell into Justin's embrace and thought, ‘That despicable man didn’t even try to push her away immediately.’ A chill swept over Bella, numbing her delicate features.
Meanwhile, Arnold picked up his champagne glass J took a sip, and leaned on the table, watching the commotion around Justin with amusement, Arnold clicked his tongue twice. “My dear cousin, | think | now understand why the both of you got a divorce. This man is a chick magnet. Being with him feels like having your backyard on fire every day. There's simply no sense of security for you. Besides, look at him now. He must be feeling incredibly pleased with himself, right? He doesn’t even acknowledge you, his ex-wife, anymore. You're just wasting your ton him.” “Are you done talking nonsense?” Bella shot Arnold a cold look.
“That's not nonsense. It’s the truth! I'm only telling you this because you're my cousin. If it were someone else, | wouldn't even bother telling them this.” Arnold smirked.
“Get out of the way,” Justin said coldly to Cecily.
“Huh? Ah!” Cecily did not even have tto react before Justin forcefully push her aside, sending her stumbling back.
With her unstable footing on her towering heels, she fell backwa The two women behind her quickly moved out of the way, as if avoiding a plague. Cecily ended up sitting on the ground in embarrassment.
Just then, Cameron walked into the banquet hall with other guests and caught sight of his daughter's humiliating situation.
One of the guests beside Cameron asked, “Mr. Thompson, | heard that your daughter is also here tonight.” Cameron was so embarrassed that he wished he could bury himself in a hole.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHe regretted bringing Cecily along. The venture had barely begun, and his reputation was already in tatters! The situation suddenly beca little chaotic.
Cecily sat on the ground, dumbfounded by what just happened.
Suddenly, a familiar sound of high heels approached from behind Cecily, one step at a time, as if treading on her spine.
“Mr. Salvador.” The voice speaking was crisp and pleasant, graceful yet commanding, sending shivers down Justin's spine.
“It’s Bella Thompson!” “Yeah! That's her! Gosh... She's even more beautiful in person. She has such long legs, slender shoulders, and fair skin!” “I love her suit. It's so stylish! My high-end gown doesn’t look as appealing toanymore.” “Con. If you have a beautiful face like Bella, you'd look good eve in a potato sack! She's probably the only one who could pull off that suit, too. Who else could look that good in it?” The socialites immediately made a path for Bella.
Justin locked eyes with her, suppressing the tumultuous desire in his heart as he walked past Cecily without batting another eye.