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Chapter 244 : Rules Must Be Followed
Anastasia had no choice but to oblige with her friend’s demands. She didn’t want to, but the pressure from their stares at the other side of the restaurant was enough to make her skin prickle. If Andrew was someone influential, someone whose name carried weight in the business world or social scene, she wouldn’t have even waited to be told before she introduced him to the group. She would have walked him in with pride, letting their envious eyes soak in every detail. But Andrew’s case was different. He was a nobody. Not from an influential family, not even a man who owned a small business or had any visible status. Just a desperate man, in her eyes, who wanted nothing more than to leech off her family by marrying her. In her mind, he was a disgrace — a burden she couldn’t shake off — and nothing more. Yet here she was, having to drag him into a circle that would eat him alive with their words.Reluctantly, she walked over to Andrew’s table. He was seated alone in the far corner, cal
Chapter 243: A Low-Life
Where’s your manager?! I need to see him.” Mirian’s voice came out sharp, each word carrying irritation that drew a few glances from nearby tables. Her tone was firm, almost commanding, and the staff at the reception desk immediately stiffened at her presence. She wasted no time explaining the entire situation, her hands gesturing animatedly as she turned halfway, ready to point out the waiter who had blatantly ignored her earlier. Her voice was fast, words tumbling out in an annoyed rush, as though the injustice she suffered could not be told in anything less than urgent detail.“Mirian, look,” Cynthia called suddenly, cutting through Mirian’s explanation. Her tone had a strange edge—half amused, half curious—which made Mirian’s brows knit in mild confusion.But just as she turned toward Cynthia, her movement froze mid-way, her gaze locking onto something that made her blink twice in disbelief. There, seated comfortably at a corner table, was the very man she had confidently mistaken
Chapter 242 : Just A Waiter
Andrew stopped mid-stride and turned his head slightly, his brow furrowed, expecting something urgent or at least worth his attention. The voices and soft music in the background hummed around him, but this one sharp command had been prominent.“Get me an extra wine glass,” the voice ordered without hesitation.It belonged to Mirian, one of Anastacia’s closest friends. She didn’t bother to look at the man she was talking to closely; in her mind, there was no need. Her eyes had already swept lazily over his simple polo and plain jeans with no luxury item in sight and had decided he couldn’t possibly be anything other than a waiterShe didn’t care that Andrew’s clothing didn’t match the waiters—the staff here wore crisp white shirts, black waistcoats, and polished shoes. In her eyes, the man didn’t look like someone who belonged in a place where the cheapest wine bottle cost more than some people’s rent. Therefore, he must be here to serve.Andrew didn’t answer. He saw no reason to.
Chapter 241 : Mistaken Identity
Andrew showed his card to the security guard at the entrance, his expression unreadable, and without further questions, he was led into the restaurant.Andrew followed the waiter through the grand entrance, his steps steady, the click of his shoes muffled by the thick carpet. The restaurant exuded quiet opulence—golden chandeliers casting a warm glow over polished marble floors, crystal glasses catching the light like tiny prisms, and the subtle hum of hushed conversations blending with the gentle strains of a piano in the corner. He had no intention of being distracted, yet as they wove past a row of neatly dressed diners, his eyes instinctively scanned the room—and froze. There, sitting in an intimate corner, was the last person he had expected to see.Anastacia Ashton.She sat at a table with five others, all elegantly dressed, their posture and laughter carrying the air of people who knew they belonged. Her laughter, bright and effortless just moments ago, faded the second she s
Chapter 240 : Rumors
About forty minutes later, Anastacia finally arrived at Havens Palace. Her friends were already gathered at their usual spot, chatting and sipping on colorful drinks. They greeted her warmly when she walked in, but there was a certain curiosity in their eyes. She pulled out a chair, sat down, and joined in a brief conversation about the latest events in town, trying to act as though she hadn’t noticed the way they glanced at her from time to time.Cynthia, one of Anastacia’s friends, leaned forward with a knowing glint in her eyes. “Anna, you didn’t come with our in-law?” she asked, her tone dripping with sarcasm and mockery, her smile wide enough to let Anastacia know she was baiting her.“Cynthia!” Dorothy scolded sharply, rolling her eyes in irritation. “Must you always start trouble the moment she arrives?”Mirian, another of Anastacia’s friends, cleared her throat in an awkward attempt to diffuse the tension, while Paul shifted uncomfortably in his seat, his jaw tightening as he
Chapter 239 : The Dinner
Anastacia was sitting in the living room on her laptop, fingers lazily tapping across the keyboard as she scrolled through unread emails and half-finished tasks. Her phone vibrated beside her, lighting up with Dorothy’s name. She picked up, already knowing what the call was about. Dorothy, ever the timekeeper, was calling to remind her of their monthly dinner scheduled for later that night. It was the routine dinner held by her former classmates, a tight-knit circle that had evolved into business partners over the years. They created the club to stay connected and build stronger networks, mixing social bonding with subtle business talk. Anastacia had been a part of it from the start—before her life spiraled into unwanted headlines and whispered gossip."Dorothy," she muttered under her breath and picked the call."Hey Stacia ! You didn’t forget our dinner tonight, right?"Anastacia hesitated, her fingers frozen above the keyboard. "Dorothy... I thought it was next weekend."Doroth
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