Everyone turned toward the source of the voice. Hera walked in, wearing a long dress that cinched on her waist which accentuated her curvy figure and captivated everyone's gazes.
With an elegant smile, Hera walked over to Lucas.
Ashlyn glanced at Hera coldly. She couldn't help but be amazed by how shameless and thick-faced Hera was.
Lucas never gives her any reaction that she desires, but why is she still so brazen in approaching him actively when she sees him? I'm shocked by her perseverance!
“Hello, Mrs. Nolan.” Hera initiated a conversation with Ashlyn smilingly as though there had never been a conflict between them.
Ashlyn merely glanced at her, ignoring her words.
Lucas also remained silent. He stood with his legs crossed, looking elegant and domineering.
Embarrassment slowly crept onto Hera's face, for the couple had openly ignored her before the public eyes.
“Mrs. Nolan, Mr. Nolan, I'm the host for today. Please show me some respect, okay?” Hera said coyly yet aggrievedly as though Lucas and Ashlyn had bullied her.
Lucas lifted his head slightly. “Do you deserve to be respected, Ms. Chapman? I've lost all regard for you when you pretended to be Ashlyn.” Disgust filled Lucas when he thought of how Hera had faked her identity as his childhood friend. He looked at his surrounding thoughtfully. “Many men are willing to respect you here.”
Hera's expression stiffened instantly. She had never expected Lucas to shame her so publicly. He looks at me as though I'm a stranger. If that's the case, isn't it a waste of my time to try to become the host here? I want Lucas to know how talented I am too!
Hera forced a smile. She wanted to speak again when Charlotte's voice rang out from behind. “Ashlyn, Mr. Nolan!”
Hera was infuriated. Charlotte is destined to be my nemesis! Why does she have to show up now?
Joseph's voice could be heard next. “Lucas, Aunt Ashlyn!”
A pin-drop, eerie silence ensued after he greeted Ashlyn.
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