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.” Hayley rose from her


    seat as well and followed right behind Anastasia. While Anastasia was washing her hands alone in theProperty ? 2024 N0(v)elDrama.Org.


    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?