Selena placed a hand over her chest as she got up. She felt overwhelmed by the information, to the point that she had lost her appetite. Calista moved to help her, but she turned her down."I need some quiet. Finish your food, then leave. I don't know how many more surprises like this my heart can withstand."Then, she waved a hand at Macy."Give them the invitation."Macy picked up an invitation from the coffee table and handed it to Calista before going to the kitchen.Technically, Lucian was her employer, so she should've given the invitation to him instead of Calista, but his cold smile terrified her.Calista opened the invitation. It was an invitation to an engagement party. When she saw the bride's name, she raised an eyebrow. It was one of her classmates from university.Lucian had been looking at her, so when he saw her expression, he asked, "Someone you don't like?""Not really. We weren't close."It was the kind of natural enmity between the top of the class and the
Sharon's husband, Theodore Beckett, was the second son of the Beckett family. The Beckett family wasn't exactly upper-class, but they were still a rich family.He'd never been insulted to his face like this before. Theodore looked at her darkly."If you're here to congratulate us on the ceremony, you're more than welcome, but if not …"He glanced over at the entrance of the garden and paused.Schooling his expression, he abandoned his threats toward Calista and strode over to the car that had just stopped at the entrance."Mr. Northwood."Even though the engagement party was about to start, he still stayed out there just to wait for Lucian. Lucian got out of his car and nodded at Theodore."No need for the pleasantries, Mr. Beckett."Theodore did not relax.He gestured toward the entrance of the hall, saying, "Right this way, sir."Technically, he should be the center of attention at his engagement party, but Lucian overshadowed him just by standing beside him. Theodore looke
Calista intended to mock Lucian. However, he did not lose his temper as she expected.Instead, he looked at her and said, "How do you know no one would back you up? You've never even tried."Calista was taken aback. Did he lose his mind again? She pursed and cautiously took a few steps back and prayed for help against this lunatic. Lucian's face darkened when he saw her reaction."What is this?" Calista threw the plate onto the table and warned, "Stay away from me so I don't get infected by your madness and end up as crazy as you."Then, she turned around and headed to the restroom. As she exited the bathroom stall, several people surrounded her, blocking her way. "Calista, aren't you going to catch up with your old friends?"The leader of the group was Amanda Riley, Sharon's best friend. She was one of Calista's classmates in university, as were the others behind her. However, she wasn't familiar with them as they were from different faculties. Calista raised an eyebrow and
Lucian watched Calista intently and asked, "Why don't you tell me what’s on my mind?” She rolled her eyes, thinking, "God knows what you're up to." They locked eyes for a few seconds before Calista took her leave.As she passed by Lucian, he whispered, "You don't have to go through all this trouble just to make that woman apologize to you." Calista turned to look at him. He looked at her gloatingly as if he was expecting her to beg him, and he would step in. She glared at him and sneered, “In your dreams.” Lucian glared at her. He felt so furious he wanted to tear her apart.“Did your manners go down the drain?” Lucian wore a dark outfit today, making him look even more intimidating. Everyone had crouched against the wall in fear. Only Calista dared to face him head-on. “Only because you’re acting like trash,” She retorted. With that, she ignored him and walked straight toward the hall. Amanda looked at Lucian, who was still standing there. She was confused by his i
Sharon took the microphone from the host's hand. Her face flushed red, and her body shook with embarrassment. She clenched her teeth, and her grip tightened on the microphone. A public apology was like trampling onto the Beckett family’s reputation. Theodore looked at her with a blank face.She could already expect his reaction after the guests left. But it would make matters worse if she didn't apologize. She shut her eyes and began.“My name is Sharon, and I would like to apologize to my friend, Calista.” Calista watched with little interest. Taking advantage of the moment when Lucian relaxed his guard, she pulled her hand back and said nothing.Then, she turned and walked toward the parking lot. She had driven here tonight.There were footsteps not too far behind her. She knew it was Lucian, but she didn't pay him any attention. After the incident, anyone who could read the room had been finding an excuse to leave. The Beckett family’s home only had one parking lot, so it
Lucian’s cold gaze fell on Calista porcelain face.“Then I don’t have to call Lily anymore. You're willing to endure anything for Paul, aren't you?" He reached out to her. Calista stared at his cold and angry brows and eyes, feeling his murderous gaze on her. She leaned back slightly to avoid Lucian's touch. He stopped and clenched his hands."About the divorce ... " He paused deliberately to leave her in suspense. Calista looked at him and pursed her lips. He stared at her, and a wicked smile tugged at the corners of her lips as he continued, “It’s impossible.” Calista gritted her teeth with hatred. Lucian was so despicable. She had experienced a whirlwind of emotions at this point.Now, being toyed by him was her last straw. Her temper got out of control. "Get out of the car." Lucian shut his eyes calmly. "Drive. Don't forget you still owe me money. Even if you don’t perform your marital duties, it’s only fair that you drive me around. You’re so loud even when
Lucian was leaning against his bedside in the hospital room, talking on the phone. Upon hearing a sound, he looked up and saw Calista.He furrowed his brows and asked, "Cade called you?"Calista rolled her eyes irritably. "He said you were dying and asked me to sign the consent form to give up on any treatment and have you cremated."She walked in and sat down on the chair next to the hospital bed.Earlier, she had asked the doctor and learned that his stomach problems were caused by drinking on an empty stomach. He could leave once he felt better.Lucian tossed the phone onto the bedside table."I'm hungry." Calista stared at him, then reluctantly took out her phone to order some delivery. She just wanted to quickly finish serving him his meal so they could go their separate ways.She didn't want to return home just to have Cade call her to come by again. She still had some self-respect. Lucian's gaze fell on her. He spoke lightly."I might have another stomach ache by t
Calista looked at Yara with her mouth full of toothpaste.Yara didn't beat around the bush and answered, "It's from Lucian." Lucian had no intention of hiding that fact either, so she found out about it easily.However, it also proved that he was a heartless man. While others stood united as a married couple, he supported those at odds with his wife. Calista was completely unaware of this.She asked, "How much did he give?" Yara stretched out her hand, indicating he gave her a lot of money."Without this money, Nikolette wouldn't even be able to afford a good meal, let alone invest in Ronkan Enterprise." Calista nodded and said, "I see. Thanks for letting me know."Initially, she wanted Nikolette to be fired from Ronkan Enterprise to settle the score for what Nikolette did back then. But she had to find another way since she was a shareholder of Ronkan Enterprise. The three relied on selling her mother's inheritance to make money, and she wanted them to return every penn