PopularNovelChapter 284 Olivia stood frozen in place, stunned by the turn of events.
Had Hugh just left her behind like this? They had known each other for over ten years. Did she mean less to him than syoung girl he married for business? The guide assigned to her noticed her intense glare. She hesitated before saying, "Madam, is something wrong with your eyes?" "No!" Olivia's sharp response cout louder than intended, drawing the attention of people nearby.
Noticing the stares, she quickly hid the jealousy and malice in her gaze. With practiced ease, she tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear and curved her lips into a faint smile.
"I was just disappointed that I didn't get the chance to properly catch up with an old friend. But for now, why don't you tellmore about the exhibits?" The guide looked into her eyes and felt a chill run down their spine.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtJust moments ago, she had looked ready to tear someone apart. Now, she was suddenly all warm and pleasant. What a master of disguise! As Olivia followed the guide, her gaze remained locked on Hugh.
The bankruptcy, the loss of her husband, and the broken engagement didn't matter at all now. She was back now. And she was going to take back the man she had once secretly loved.
Her eyes flickered to Serena, standing beside Hugh. Olivia let out a quiet, mocking laugh.
"So what if she was young? Youth alone couldn't compete with over a decade of connection or the experience I have in handling people. Hugh could only belong to me." Her expression hardened with determination before she finally turned away, following the guide.
Regina decided not to disturb Serena and Hugh any longer. Besides, the earlier commotion had already displeased her parents. They had called her home.
She had no choice but to bid Cole a hurried farewell.
"Sorry, Cole. I lost control today. I promise it won't happen again." "It's fine." Cole smiled warmly, as if he was gentle and considerate.
Regina relaxed at his response. She then hurried to leave to explain things to her parents.
Cole's gaze turned cold the moment she left. He stared at Hugh, his gaze dark with jealousy.
Hugh and Serena's marriage was just a business arrangement. So why couldn't it have been him? Why did it have to be Hugh? Hugh had already taken everything from the Larson family. Now, he even had a seductive high school classmate clinging to him. Why did he refuse to let go of Serena? It was disgusting for an old man like Hugh to cling to a young woman.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmCole clenched his fists as he watched Serena enthusiastically introduce the exhibits to Hugh. His heart twisted painfully.
What did Hugh have that he didn't? Serena had never smiled at him like jealousy and resentment that dened by the sight.
Just then, Sarah returned to the venue and caught sight of Cole's icy gaze. She hesitated for a moment before following his gaze to the e.
Her pupils contracted. Was Cole jealous of Hugh and Serena's relationship?
She recalled how he had been watching them all night, Serenaland Hugh had been playing the perfect couple in public.
Earlier, Regina had slapped her in front of everyone, and yet he hadn't lifted a finger to stop it.
Could it be he wasn't just envious of Hugh's marriage? Did he wish for the skind of marriage with Regina?
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