"I never thought you would show your face here after embarrassing yourself shamelessly last night" Elena looked at the woman obviously trying to provoke her
She thought they were just having dinner with the Liam's group only but it seems two other companies were joining the dinner
"Speechless?" Argh, what does this woman wants? It was Cassandra, Liam's wife and Adrian's sister-in-law. Although, they were step brothers
Elena ignored the woman as she continued munching on her food. All eyes were on her
In the novel, Elena White would have shrieked and lowered her head apologizing when she wasn't at fault. But she wasn't that Elena anymore.
"Acting all clingy and now pulling up some drama's?" Was this woman never tired
"Seema like Lady Cassandra lacks table etiquette" Elena said still not sparing the woman a glance
"Are you saying that to avoid my question?" She retorted.
Uhh..seems like she needs a lesson. Elena tilted her head offering Cassandra a smile just as sharp "Strange Lady Cassandra, happy now that you've got a chance?"
The laughter that followed wasn't Cassandra's. The ladies at the table gasped then burst into snickers, covering their mouths. It was true, Cassandra had tried getting married to Adrian but ended up with his step brother, Liam.
Her face flushed crimson "Y-you.." she pointed her hand
"Oh dear, no need to be upset"Elena said sweetly, she sipped from her cup before leaning back to her chair folding her arms "After all, it's nice to be rejected than having regrets"
The ladies at the table even at the other table that were eavesdropping erupted with whispers, some shocked, some delighted. For once,Elena wasn't the butt of the joke - the highly respected Lady Cassandra was.
Adrian's brows lifted ever so lightly as he watched Elena. When would she stop this drama of hers?
"You've entertained yourself" he said evenly "But tell me..what game are you playing?"
Elena's eyes traveled to his, he was just sitting right across her. Is he planning on embarrassing her here?
His tone sent shivers down her spine but Elena smiled faintly, tilting her head "Is it a game to have a backbone or do you simply dislike surprises?"
Loud murmurs swept the hall. Nobody ever spoke to Adrian Black like that.
His eyes narrowed. For a moment, Elena thought she had gone too far but then - his lips curved into the faintest, most dangerous smile.
"Interesting" He muttered, he leaned at her as he whispered enough for only both of their ears "Let's see how long you can keep up this charade"
And with that, he stood up, walked out of the hall leaving Elena's heart racing in her chest
The night of the banquet lingered in Elena's veins like poison.
She had smiled, sparred with words sharper than blades, but when the car finally brought her back to the house she shared with Adrian, her body collapsed onto the bed as though every bone had been drained out of strength
Her last thought before sleep claimed her was his voice echoing in her mind
[Let's see how long you can keep up this charade]
? ? ? ?
She jolted awake panting heavily. She just had that same dream where Adrian's life ended brutally. Not wanting to sleep anymore, she poured water down her throat before marching towards the bathroom to wash her face.
Opening the room's door gently, she stepped into the hallways...