Chapter 299


    ke remembered, but his memory was still fuzzy. He simply nodded and replied, “I remember. Can I


    help you?” He didn’t intend to be overly friendly with someone he didn’t. really know.


    “I… “Tahlia thought she looked quite good and was known as a beauty in Bodgow, but why did it mean


    nothing to ke?


    “I need to leave soon. Please enjoy your time here, Miss Tahlia.” ke thought Pearl should almost be


    ready.


    Tahlia clenched her jaw, psyched herself up, and asked, “I’d like you to be my plus one for tonight’s


    wine tasting. Would you like toe with me?”


    If it weren’t for her best friend Willow’s text, she wouldn’t have known ke was at the mall. She didn’t


    care about Willow being bullied-she wanted to be ke’s girlfriend.


    “I’m sorry, I already have a plus one.”


    Tahlia froze. Who managed to get to him before she did? She couldn’t recall anyone else ever getting


    ke to agree to be their plus one, or it would have been a topic of conversation in their group chat.


    Before Tahlia could inquire further, Pearl emerged from the powder room. Her dress entuated her


    curves, and her hair and makeup made her stand out in the crowd.


    Tahlia was mesmerized by Pearl’s appearance. She had never seen such a beautiful woman in


    Bodgow.


    “This is my plus one. I’m sorry,” ke announced proudly, pleased with how stunning Pearl looked.


    “key, don’t let this woman fool you. She’s dressed so provocatively. How could she be a good


    woman…” Tahlia began to voice her disapproval. She seethed with jealousy, unable to fathom the


    presence of such a stunning woman in Bodgow.


    ???


    may not be a good woman, but at least I’m not trying to steal someone else’s plus one. What are you


    then? A slut?” Pearl retorted sharply. She wasn’t one to hold back her words, especially when dealing


    with unfamiliar people who couldn’t offer her any benefits.


    Besides, she had ke on her side now. Although it was morally questionable, she wasn’t about to let


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    this woman off easily.


    “I’ve known key for years, and you’re just his new arm candy with no status. How dare you speak to


    me?”


    Pearl almost burst outughing. Why were all the women in Bodgow so domineering but stupid?


    “I don’t see ke defending you. If I’m just an arm candy, then you’re like a stray dog on the roadside,


    ignored even when you wag your tail around,” Pearl retorted, her words sharp but devoid of profanity.


    Tahlia stomped her foot in frustration, unable to p back. “You just wait. I won’t let you get away with


    this!” She hurled a threat before turning to ke with a sorrowful expression. ”


    key, look at her. She’s so rude.”


    “She’s my cousin. Who are you?” ke said.


    “Cousin?” Tahlia’s face twitched, but she quickly put on a cordial smile. “Oh, you’re cousins. I’m sorry, I


    thought you were…


    Pearl noticed that Tahlia wasn’t done with her pretense, so she scoffed, “Are you going to say you’re


    sorry, im it was all a misunderstanding, and then ask for my forgiveness while offering a gift as a


    sign of apology?”