When they arrived at the party's location, Jackson and Cherry got out of the car, while Derek and Selina were already walking towards them.
Standing next to Jackson, Derek took a peek inside, and said, "It seems there aren't so many people inside."
"Maybe most of them haven't arrived yet? Every time there's a party, some people will be late, right?" said Selina.
Jackson and Cherry were silent, and didn't talk to neither Derek or Selina.
Derek and Selina looked at each other for a moment and felt that something was odd. Were they still having a lover's quarrel? Shouldn't have they made up already?
"Jackson, Cherry, come on, let's go inside, " said Selina.
"Yes, let's go inside. I don't think it's appropriate to stand at the door for so much time, " said Derek, echoing Selina's words.
As she looked at Selina, Cherry slightly nodded, and said, "Okay, let's go in."
After she said that, Cherry reached out to hold Jackson's arms. She knew that it was what she had to do as Jackson's wife when she was present at such events. Even if she was still mad at him, she had to pretend that they were going along very well. She had to put on a mask to hide herself from everyone around her, and to pretend to be a friendly and hospitable woman, Jackson's ideal wife.
Jackson said nothing when he saw that Cherry had taken the initiative to hold his arm.
As sensible as Derek and Selina were, they also quickly took action. After Selina cheerfully strode towards Derek and held his arms, they walked inside together, with Jackson and Cherry entering behind them.
As soon as they stepped through the door, Cherry caught everyone's attention. All men stared at her without looking away not even for one second, while every woman seemed to be in the grips of the green eyed monster.
"Mr. Jackson's wife is so beautiful, " said one man.
"Yes, just look at her face and figure! Both are just perfect, " said another man.
"Only a successful man like Mr. Jackson could have such a beautiful wife, " they concluded.
Not far away from them, a group of women were also discussing about her, obviously jealous on her beauty.
"She's caught everyone's eyes! I bought my evening dress in Paris, but I'm still no match for her, " said one woman.
"You do know who she is, don't you? She's Mr. Andrew's granddaughter-in-law, Mr. Jackson's wife! If you're as pretty as she is, you can also become Mr. Jackson's woman and stand at his side, " said another woman.
"Yes, and at that time, the queen of the party will be you, " said a woman beside her.
"Oh, I consider such behavior to be beneath contempt. You know, a woman showing off just because her husband is rich and handsome, " said the first woman.
"Is that what you're really thinking? Isn't it because you're no match for her no matter how fabulous your dress is?" scornfully said one of them.
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