Chapter 387
Chapter 387:
I had barely lifted my second glass before a familiar voice cut through the noise behind me.
“Well, if it isn’t Mrs. Kelley herself p>
I recognized her instantly — the sharp edge of her perfume hit me just as hard as her tone. I turned to find Chloe standing far too close.
“Miss Enriquez.” I greeted her with a composed smile and took my wine from the server’s tray.
“Still clinging to that marriage p>
I took a measured sip, then met her eyes without flinching. “Yes, Chloe — Daniel and I are still married. Is there something you wanted to say to me p>
“How strange. He asked me to accompany him tonight. One would think a man would want his wife by his side, not an old flame p>
𝖱𝘰𝗆a𝗇𝗰е ոo𝗏𝘦𝗅s 𝗼n
I tightened my grip on the wine glass, but I held my smile steady as Chloe laughed, nearly causing me to spill my drink.
“Is that so? Funny — coming tonight wasn’t even my idea. My brother invited me as his guest, so I told Daniel to bring one of his friends. I had no idea he’d show up with his ex.” My words were laced with quiet sarcasm as I watched the smugness drain from her face. “If you’ll excuse me, Miss Enriquez, I need to powder my nose p>
I walked past her without bothering to hide the faint, cool smile on my lips. But I hadn’t gone far before her voice rang out behind me, loud enough to turn heads.
“You’ll never be on my level, Sophia Del Mundo! Just who do you think you are? You’re nothing but a dancer who latched onto Daniel Kelley to sort out her life p>
I drew a sharp breath and fought to hold myself together. I turned and looked at her with a calm, practiced smile.
“You really don’t know what you’re talking about, Chloe. And for the record, I have no interest in playing your game. I am not your rival,” I said, keeping my voice even.
“Oh, really?” Chloe arched an eyebrow and stepped closer, refusing to back down. “Don’t play innocent, Sophia. Everything was perfect with Daniel until you came along. You’re the reason we’re not together. You stole him from me p>
A ripple of murmurs moved through the crowd, and her outburst drew more than a few curious stares. For all her theatrics, it was plain to everyone watching that she was putting on a performance. If Chloe hoped to humiliate me, she was only managing to dismantle her own dignity.
“With all due respect, Miss Enriquez, I never took anything from you p>
“Don’t bother denying it! You only married him for his money p>
“I beg your pardon p>
“You’re nothing but a gold-digger. You used him, you seduced him p>
“Chloe p>
A sharp voice cut across the room, silencing her mid-sentence. Every head turned. I went rigid as Daniel stepped forward, his expression stormy, stopping just inches from her.