Messing With Her? Are You Crazy! novel Chapter 381

“Keep talking, and I’ll slap you again.” Serena’s face was a placid mask, her cool eyes devoid of any emotion as she gave Marianne a chilling glance.

That one look sent a cold dread deep into Marianne’s bones.

Marianne’s expression froze completely, all her bluster vanishing in an instant.

A shiver of pure terror ran down her spine as she stared blankly at Serena.

It felt as if an icy hand had seized her throat, choking off any words she might have uttered.

This adopted daughter, who had always been so meek and subservient, who had groveled to please her…

How… how dare she look down on her with such an imperious, disdainful attitude!

That look in her eyes…

She believed it…

Serena genuinely wanted to hit her!

Serena… actually wanted to hit her?

How could she dare!

Marianne’s chest heaved with fury.

But Serena’s cool gaze lazily drifted away, as if looking at her for a second longer was a waste of time.

She clutched the gift box in her arms and turned to leave.

Not far from the estate's entrance, a rest area had been specially set up.

This area also included a private, enclosed space for touching up makeup.

After all, the guests attending Brianna’s coming-of-age party were all from the world's most elite families.

Naturally, the socialites among them wanted to appear in perfect form for the evening banquet.

Marianne could only watch, her face twisted in frustration, as Serena walked into the makeup room.

“This… this damn brat!” Patrick noticed the gazes of several people around them, all watching with amusement.

A fake would always be a fake!

Even if Serena had used that face of hers to charm so many people, it was nothing compared to what she had!

Someone who relied on their looks was, in the end, just a plaything!

About fifteen minutes later, the door to the makeup room opened.

As the Wynns all turned to look, the words on the tips of their tongues died in their throats…

Emerging from the room was a girl dressed in a stunning, flame-red gown.

The sultry crimson evening dress wasn't overly ornate; its design was simple yet exceptionally sophisticated. The high-quality silk was spliced with delicate black lace, and the cut perfectly hugged the girl's beautiful figure.

The strapless design revealed an expanse of pale, elegant collarbones.

A clever cutout at the small of her back, adorned with blood diamonds, offered a tantalizing glimpse of her slender waist.

The high-low hemline revealed a pair of straight, long legs as she walked, creating an effect of ethereal grace without a hint of tackiness.