They were very polite and very eager to meet the artists. Sylvia and Christopher were as receptive as they could be. After some time passed, the crowd finally dispersed. That was when a familiar figure emerged from the departing crowd and appeared before Sylvia. Sylvia was taken aback. It was Tristan in a slightly oversized white shirt. He wore a gentle smile and looked charming as usual. “It’s been a while, Sylvia.” Sylvia smiled politely. “It sure has.” He asked, “How have you been?” “Pretty good,” she answered. He made a look and suddenly said, “I need to tell you something.” “Go ahead.” He cast a look at Simon who was next to Sylvia. Simon received the message and stepped away without needing further prompts. Then, Tristan began telling Sylvia, “My parents have spoken to your parents. My engagement to Sonia has been called off.” She answered with an unflinching expression, “That’s your private affair. You don’t need to tell me.” His expr
Only this time, there was a shade of red in his eyes. "Tristan, I..." “You don’t have to say anything. I was the now who caused you so much hurt back then.” He smiled and continued, "But I will always treat you as my friend. If you run into any trouble in the future and believe that I can be of help, just come to me without hesitation.” Sylvia responded briskly, "Okay." Tristan turned and left. He walked straight towards the exit of the venue and vanished into the outside world. Sylvia compressed her lips into a line and sighed deeply. Not far away, Simon, who noticed Tristan leaving, walked back to Sylvia’s side again. "Sylvia, the party is going to start soon. Let's go over and get something to eat.” “Alright.” They walked to the section where the seating was arranged for the guests. Name cards could be seen on every seat. Coincidentally, Sylvia was placed at the same table as Odell and Tara. She was seated right opposite Odell and met his gaze the momen
Sylvia hurriedly raised a hand to brace herself in front of him while glaring at him in shock. "What are you doing? Let go!"Odell's tall figure did not move, and his eyes looked at her coldly. "What are you in a rush for? Am I going to eat you?"She frowned and said, "I'm not in a rush. I just want to go back to eat."His expression showed contempt. "I've been watching you. You started eating as soon as you sat down and only stopped to come to the washroom. What, haven't you eaten enough?"Sylvia did not expect him to watch her eat.A strange feeling enveloped her body. She continued to press her hands against his chest and snapped, "Yes, I haven't eaten enough. Let go of me!"Odell sneered. "Are you a pig?"She ate more than twice his usual meals. Did she not have enough yet?Sylvia was speechless. Her throat got choked up, and her cheeks reddened. However, no one knew if it was because of anger or from their ambiguous distance.She was so angry that she punched him. "Odell
Odell was probably already back at the venue.Sylvia really did not want to see him.She sent a message to Simon saying that she had to leave first, then took another exit to leave the hotel....After leaving the hotel, she went back home.When she returned, she took another shower and changed her clothes. The strange feeling that enveloped her body dissipated greatly.'It's impossible for that man to have feelings for me. He's either tired of Tara, or he wants to take advantage of me because I'm not bad-looking.'Either way, he's just a scumbag!'Sylvia cursed him a few times in her heart and took out her phone to call Isabel and Liam.When she heard their soft and childish voices, her restless mood soon regained its calm....At the hotel, the evening party ended on time.Odell glanced at Sylvia's empty seat, and his face clouded with a cold expression.'That woman didn't come back after I returned. She obviously ran away.'He got up with a cold face and prepared to le
The next few days, Isabel and Liam came to find her every morning.It was New Year's Eve. Sylvia had just finished her breakfast and was about to wait for them to come over when she received a call from Isabel.The little girl grumbled over the phone, "Mom, that baddie won't let Liam and me go to you."Her girlish voice was tinged with a sob. She probably had a fight with Odell.Sylvia quickly coaxed her. "It's okay. It's New Year's Eve today. You and Liam can stay at home."Isabel pouted. "But we want to see you."Sylvia wanted to see them more than anything, but she could not deal with Odell at all. After thinking about it, she said, "Be a good girl. It's only for today. It'll be over soon."Isabel did not say anything. She was probably pouting unhappily.Sylvia said, "Listen to Mommy, okay, Isabel?"Isabel let out a hum.Then, Liam's voice rang out from the phone. "Don't worry, Mom. Isabel and I will be good."Sylvia smiled. "Good boy, Liam."Soon, she hung up the phone.
Tara happily replied, "Okay, I'll wait for you to have New Year's Eve dinner together."Odell hummed.Tara soon drove the car away and left.Odell glanced toward the intersection leading to Sylvia's place.'Why hasn't that woman come over yet? Doesn't she want to see the children?'He stood there for a while longer.There was only the occasional vehicle passing by the intersection, but no one came. His expression sank, and he turned around and went into the gate....Sylvia helped Aunt Tonya with work at home all day.After the house was cleaned, they put up decorations for the New Year.In the afternoon, she went to the kitchen to make some snacks.After eating lunch with Aunt Tonya, she brought the snacks and went to the old Carters' residence.It was almost 8 p.m. by now.The guard at the gate opened the door for her directly.Soon, Sylvia arrived in the living room.In the warm living room, Isabel and Liam were both wearing cute home clothes and sitting beside Madam
The waiter came up to them.Sherry boldly slapped the wine list in front of Sylvia. "Syl, order whatever you want. Don't hold back on my account."Sylvia laughed. "Okay."Then, she ordered two drinks with the lowest alcohol content, which were cheaper by comparison.Sherry looked at her in disappointment and said to the waiter, "Bring up our best wine."Sylvia hurriedly said, "No, you know that I can't drink well."Sherry smiled. "You can't drink, but I can. We're not leaving sober tonight."Sylvia hummed helplessly. "Fine."This was Sherry's territory anyway. Besides, it was New Year's Eve. The most important thing was to have a good time.Soon, the waiter came up with a trolley of drinks.Sherry opened one bottle directly and said, "Let's have a toast, Syl."Sylvia raised her glass and clinked it with her bottle.Sherry laughed. "Cheers to us two homeless people on New Year's!"Then, she drank straight from the bottle.Sylvia took a sip and saw that Sherry was still chu
However, her expression soon went cold. Not long after that, she thought of something and laughed sinisterly.Then, she pulled up the contacts that she had hidden.There was only one person on the list: Mr. Price.When she saw these two words, her face paled instinctively for a moment. Her eyes were filled with fear, unease, and disgust.She took a deep breath, typed a message, and sent it. "Mr. Price, Happy New Year. I hear that you haven't had a girlfriend for a long time. Have you met anyone suitable? I happen to know one that suits your tastes. Do you want to see her?"It took a long time before the other party replied. "Show me."Tara immediately sent him Sylvia's photo.He did not reply.However, Tara knew that he had set his eyes on Sylvia....Meanwhile, Odell's black sports car stopped in front of the old residence.The guard immediately ran to open the door.Odell got out of the car and walked inside.As he strode, he asked, "Did Sylvia come over tonight?""Yes.