Chapter 16
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Before Evangeline could get a word in, Roslyn’s voice crackled through the phone, fiery and fierce.
“Last night’s drama? I’ve heard it all. That jerk Walter has quite the audacity, alright! You’re about to kick him to the curb, and he’s got the nerve to say you can’t see other guys? The nerve!”
Roslyn’s tirade against Walter was relentless, and she barely paused for air. “Evie, don’t waste your tears on that loser. The world’s full of decent guys. So what if you want to date a younger guy? If Walter’s got a problem with it, we’ll just find you a whole lineup!”
That might be overkill, thought Evangeline. Nevertheless, the rant did take the edge off her mood.
Without giving Evangeline a chance to chime in, Roslyn barreled on. “Where are you? Leave tonight to me. I’m throwing you a singles bash. Sure, finding someone richer or hotter than Walter might be tough, but there’s a sea of guys who are sweeter and know how to treat a woman right. Be at Kronovia Royale Pub at eight, and let’s swing open the doors to your new life.”
The line went dead, Evangeline shook her head, a smile tugging at her lips. Classic Roslyn–if she was not ready by seven, Roslyn’s car would be thundering outside, ready to whisk her away.
A drink to toast to her fresh start, huh? Why not?
After her marriage to Walter, she had played the part of the perfect lady of the Gordon household, and her days as the queen of the club scene had become a distant memory.
Evangeline’s lips, painted a bold red, curled into a slight smile as she smoothly turned the wheel, her car cutting through the night toward the illustrious Kronovia Royale Pub.
As darkness fell, Kronovia Royale Pub reigned as the grandest and most opulent bar in the north,
unrivaled in its splendor.
Roslyn came from a family of successful merchants with deep pockets, so a place like that was nothing more than a light drizzle to her.
The bar was teeming with patrons. Roslyn, in a sultry wine–red dress with delicate straps, effortlessly showcased her stunning figure, her bare back accented with a playful silk bow, blending allure with a dash of whimsy.
She was the center of attention, flanked by attractive men and women, like a moon circled by stars.
Roslyn’s bubbly personality shone through, especially after a few drinks. A bit buzzed, she sang praises for
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“Look who’s here! Evie, over here!” Roslyn called out, spotting Evangeline making her entrance. Evangeline, with her towering height and a dark blue gown glittering with rhinestones, cut a striking figure that made her the center of attention, oozing glamor and an aristocratic charm.
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