Chapter 14


    Chapter 14 Hayley’s Fear


    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 the


    lady 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?


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    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.” Hayley 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 howe 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?