Chapter 99: Shelia's POV - Hugh's Fury

*The charity gala began with the clinking of glasses and the buzz of polite conversation.

Susanne was dressed in an elegant light blue gown, adorned with expensive jewelry worth millions, giving off an air of sophistication and grace. But I instantly recognized her necklace—it was an old piece, the same one she wore when she got married. Carol, on the other hand, was dressed in a perfectly tailored red gown, showing off half of her large chest, exuding a bold, radiant beauty. She clung to Hugh’s arm like a proud peacock, flaunting her charms for everyone to see. She whispered sweet nothings to every man who passed by, always on the hunt for new admirers.

I looked at Hugh, unsure how to feel.

There was a time when I used to attend events like this on his arm, foolishly believing that was what love looked like.

Now, we were strangers.

Carol had become the center of attention lately, thanks to all the media coverage.

Zachary couldn’t come because his back injury was too severe, an