Marrying the Ugly Heir for Truth and Wealth novel Chapter 556

Chapter 556 Testing The Waters

Arriving at the venue, Christina and Rayne entered the hall together. The place was filled with guests who were prominent figures from Jadeborough and influential people who had come from all over the world to attend the show.

“I just saw an acquaintance. I'll go and say hello. You find a place to sit and rest, and I'll come back to you soon,” Rayne said, getting up and walking toward a foreign woman not far away while holding the skirts of her dress.

They greeted each other and exchanged pleasantries.

Christina didn't like socializing with people in such a manner. She casually found a secluded spot to sit down, then grabbed a bite to appease her hunger since the fashion show was still half an hour away. With her pregnancy, she couldn't afford to go hungry.

Suddenly, Christina caught a glimpse of Anya's figure weaving through the guests. Anya was heading straight in Christina's direction.

As Anya approached and finally caught sight of Christina, her breath hitched. Feeling panicked, she quickly turned her head and hurriedly walked away in another direction.

Christina stared thoughtfully at Anya's fleeing figure. She couldn't help but feel that the latter was intentionally avoiding her.

Taking out a tissue, she wiped the dessert crumbs from her hands.

Then, she got up and walked in the direction where Anya had disappeared.

As the fashion show prepared to begin, the guests were busy finding familiar companions to sit with. Feeling restless, Anya held a glass of red wine and drank it while lost in her thoughts, completely unaware that there was now someone in the empty seat beside her. Christina observed Anya's peculiar behavior and greeted, “Hello, Anya. Long time no see.” Splash! Startled, Anya lost her grip on her glass and spilled the red wine not only on herself but also Christina.

Ignoring the incident, Christina leaned closer. “Anya, you seem afraid to see me.”

Anya stood up abruptly, glaring at Christina. “What nonsense are you talking about? Why would I be afraid of you? Don't overestimate yourself!”

Christina tilted her head, taking in Anya’'s pale face with a mocking expression. “If you're not afraid of me, then why did you run away as soon as you saw me? Even now, I've only said a few words, yet you appear as if you've seen a ghost. Look, youre all pale with fright.” Anya's heart skipped a beat.

Christina continued in a cold tone, “Anya, could it be that you've done something wrong by me, so now youre so afraid that you're actively trying to avoid me?”

“Are you crazy?” Anya angrily retorted, trying to leave. However, her wrist was forcefully grabbed by Christina.

They were in a relatively remote location, and besides the two of them, there were no other guests at this particular table. Thus, Christina had no need to hold back.

Christina looked at Anya coldly. “I heard that you've been visiting Lucas and Camila's kindergarten frequently of late and that you've been giving them gifts. That's not something I would expect you to do.”

Anya’'s face turned pale. “Do you think I wanted to? Just because you're not filial and don't care about family doesn't mean I'm heartless like you. Grandma and Uncle Timothy miss the children. Is it wrong for me to fulfill my duty to them?”

Her words sounded righteous, and her tone was confident.

“You did those things willingly; no one forced you.” Christina narrowed her eyes dangerously. “If you care so much about Lucas and Camila, why haven't I seen you visit Lucas in the hospital?” Anya was speechless at those words.