Esther felt trapped by Bradley, cornered like a scared animal. Before she could react, Bradley barged into her world, causing destruction and chaos.
"Did you hear that noise?" someone asked.
Tears streamed down Esther's face as she was filled with fear.
But Bradley seemed indifferent to her terror and acted as if nothing happened.
"What noise? I didn't hear anything."
"Ms. Quill and Mr. Warner are missing. Could it be..."
"Don't involve me if you want to offend Mr. Pendleton!"
After what felt like an eternity, the restroom returned to peace.
Esther glared at Bradley, clenching her teeth.
Bradley calmly adjusted his suit, looking at Esther with cold disdain. "Ever since you agreed to marry Pendleton behind my back, you should have known I wouldn't let you off."
Bradley opened the door and left without another word.
Afraid Bradley might return, Esther quickly closed the stall door and sobbed uncontrollably on the toilet.
She didn't know how long she cried before emerging. She looked in the mirror, feeling disgusted.
When she returned to the banquet after composing herself, it had ended.
Chadwick teased Bradley about his bandaged hand, "What happened to your hand, Warner?"
Bradley replied casually, "I saw a stray cat in the garden when I went to the restroom. I couldn't resist teasing it, and it ended up biting me."
Esther tensed up upon hearing that.
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don't read at all. horrible story, makes me sick....