Madam, Your Ex-Husband Is On Call novel Chapter 240

Chapter 240 Delusional

The elite women around him started listening intently when he uttered those words.

It was the first time they had seen such a heated scene, and they found it more thrilling than any staged performance.

Jane's heart skipped a beat, and her expression subtly changed as she was about to speak.

Christian darkened his expression and frowned. He then abruptly snatched the "Tears of the Ocean" from her hand, turned, and walked away, saying, "She's only here as a guest. Don't read into it too much."

His words were like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, creating ripples that shook the crowd.

Although they might have missed the rest of his words, everyone heard that Jane was "only here as a guest."

Jane's face turned a shade paler, her hand felt empty, and she looked like she had been struck, almost ready to collapse.

After Christian left, the remaining socialites and wealthy ladies didn't approach her. Instead, they seemed to be waiting to see what would happen next.

Jane had already struggled to be a part of this circle, and it was only because of her connection to the Patterson family that she was given any attention, something that had long been a sore point among the others.

Someone in the crowd whispered, "Did Christian actually bid on the jewelry for his ex-wife?"

Another scoffed, "I can't believe how delusional some people can be. They really thought tonight was an engagement party. Now that Christian had denied it, what's the point in pretending?"

Yet another added, "Come on, the Patterson family surely has better taste than that!"

One by one, the murmurs reached Jane's ears, causing her to grind her teeth nearly to the point of breaking.

Not long after, Anastasia found herself on the third floor, a hub for gambling activities.

The floor buzzed with people playing cards, poker, and other games. It was similar in layout to a famous international casino but on a much smaller scale.

Anastasia then glanced around and chose a less crowded spot to sit, idly watching others play.

Suddenly, a handful of chips was passed to Anastasia. Looking up, she saw Jaxon smiling warmly at her. He then asked, "Fancy a game?"

"No, thanks. Not feeling it," Anastasia replied while shaking her head.

"Are you hungry? Want to go eat something?" Jaxon questioned, arching an eyebrow.