Chapter 14


    While the jewelry fair was held in a private exhibition hall with tight security, the alleys and streets


    around the ce were sealed with security guards carefully verifying every guest who was invited to


    the event. Meanwhile, Anastasia heaved a sigh of relief as soon as she went through the security


    check with her pearl-beaded purse. After that, she was ready to enjoy the privilege a VIP guest


    should have in the event, as she was ushered by a female concierge to the banquet hall. Soon,


    Anastasia found herself in a grand-looking hall where she could see rows of ss cabs, but


    since the event hadn’t begun, the guests were invited to enjoy a buffet before they went on to take


    their seats. It turned out that Anastasia’s seat was in the sixth row, which was a ce that everyone


    wished they had. However, little did they know Anastasia considered herself lucky because her seat


    was initially meant for Nigel. While the other guests slowly filled the empty seats, Anastasia found


    herself seated next to a man who seemed to be in his thirties. With his shiny hair and branded outfit,


    it would suggest that he was no ordinary man. At that moment, he fixed his eyes on Anastasia,


    finding her different from the others, even though there were many other prettydies around. “Nice


    to meet you,dy. My name is John Curtis. Here is my name card.” John gave Anastasia his name


    card that read, ‘president from Deluxe Incorporated’. “Hi, I’m Anastasia Tillman.” Anastasia


    introduced herself with a polite smile. Meanwhile, there were two guests who arrivedte at the


    exhibition hall. Noticing two silhouettes of a man and ady entering the ce with their hands held


    together, Anastasia couldn’t help but wonder who camete, but when she looked up, she was


    instantly stunned to find out that they were Elliot and Hayley. Oh, boy! We’re living in such a small


    world. Anastasia stared at Hayley, who was dressed like an angel, tightening her grip around her


    waist as she could barely hide her hatred for thetter. On the other hand, Elliot was wearing an


    expensive ck suit and a pair of delicate cks, which entuated his strong and intimidating


    aura. At the same time, every otherdy, who had their eyes on the man, was all stunned to see the


    president from Presgrave Corporation, but when they noticed thedy who was apanying him,


    they began to frown at her ordinary appearance and wondered whether she was his girlfriend.


    Nheless, they couldn’t help but feel jealous of Hayley, wishing they could be in her ce


    instead. Anastasia pretended as if she wasn’t aware of their presence and raised her ss, sipping


    the red wine in it. Nheless, Hayley observantly noticed Anastasia’s presence, instantly feeling


    stunned because she didn’t expect that she would show up at such a high-ss event. Who is she


    to attend this jewelry fair? Is she even qualified enough to be here? Not long after that, Elliot also


    noticed Anastasia’s presence and was coincidentally arranged to be seated opposite her. Thus,


    Anastasia had no choice but to reluctantly face him, no matter how much she didn’t want to. The


    moment she looked up, she met a pair of charming eyes in the illuminating candlelight just when the


    man’s chiseled face and good looks came into view. With his thick and natural eyebrows, his


    attractive gaze and high nose bridge became even more noticeable, making him look even


    hotter. Oh god! How can someone ever be so handsome like him? Anastasia blinked and stared at


    the man who was also looking back at her at the same time while they locked eyes with each other


    for a few seconds. Soon, she sensed a pair of hateful eyes looking at her shortly before she


    realized Hayley was ring at her. “Let’s have a toast, Miss Tillman.” John tried to strike up a


    conversation with Anastasia. Anastasia raised her ss and toasted John, smiling at him as she


    would rather look at John than Elliot. Hmph! Since Hayley is my enemy, that makes her boyfriend


    my enemy as well. “Miss Tillman, you have to try this. Trust me. You’re going to love the taste.”


    John was able to sense Anastasia’s enthusiasm, having a good feeling that he could win thedy’s


    heart over. “Thank you.” Anastasia picked up the pastry the man gave her and took a bite of it while


    revealing a sweet smile. In the meantime, Hayley seized Elliot’s arm and coyly pointed at the


    desserts far away from her. “Elliot, I want that one.” The man then stretched out his long arm and


    brought the pastry to her, whereupon she proceeded to enjoy it. At the same time, she asionally


    gawked at Anastasia with glee to gloat at thetter. Meanwhile, Anastasia rolled her eyes upward at


    Hayley, wondering how she managed to win Elliot’s heart while making sure he obeyed her every


    wish. What’s wrong with Elliot? I can’t believe he is treating thatdy like the apple of his


    eye. “Excuse me. I’d like to use the washroom.” Anastasia felt an urge to answer nature’s call as


    she stood up and revealed her glimmering dress that entuated her slim waist, which would take


    any man’s breath away. On the other hand, John had his eyes glued to Anastasia, who was walking


    away, just when Elliot raised his ss and happened to notice thedy’s presence. Oh my, it is


    indeed a surprise to see her here. “Elliot, I’ll be right back. I need to use the washroom.” HayleyContent is ? by N?velDrama.Org.


    rose from her seat as well and followed right behind Anastasia. While Anastasia was washing her


    hands alone in the magnificent-looking restroom, Hayley soon walked in and approached her. “Don’t


    tell me you got in here with the help of some man you’re dating.” Hayley looked at Anastasia in the


    mirror and taunted her. “That’s none of your concern!” Anastasia shot a cold gaze back at the


    hostiledy’s reflection in the mirror. “I heard they were strict with the selection of their guests


    tonight. After all, no ordinary person stood a chance to be here, and you’re one of them, so how


    come you’re here?” “What about you? You’re not much better than I am, after all.” Anastasia


    mocked Hayley. “I’m Elliot’s girlfriend, and that puts me ahead of you,” Hayley repliedcently.


    Anastasia grunted and said, “Would you believe if I said I could make myself his wife with just a


    word? What would that make you?” “What do you mean?” Hayley’s face changed. Does she


    remember what happened that night?