Chapter 15 What Are You Doing to My Partner?

Hearing the malicious words coming from the people surrounding her, Jenna pursed her pink lips and walked to the refreshments table to grab a flute of champagne.

She knew everything that had happened at the hotel had been Shawn’s design, including the way the news had spread across the internet so quickly. All this could also not have been done without Shawn’s people fanning the flames behind the scenes.

Everyone in Hevedburgh probably knew about her ‘glorious’ deeds by now.

However, she only had one mouth, and no matter how she tried to explain those people would not believe it anyway. So why not pretend she could not hear?

Jenna took two sips of her champagne as she swept her gaze across the hall, noticing that this banquet was done very grandly. The distinguished names of the Hevedburgh business world were all in attendance.

She felt fortunate that the man needed her. It meant she was still of use to him and had the chance to negotiate.

Only, she did not know what Mr. Forester needed her help with…

After entering, Jenna stood in the corner, doing her best to blend into the background. However, men kept coming her way and looking at her unabashedly. There was even one who said he was willing to pay for her to become his sugar baby.

Thus, the women around her looked at her with even more disgust.

One of the married women, unable to stand it any longer, picked up a glass of red wine and splashed it on Jenna’s face. “You really are disgusting. Leave!”

The cold, red wine splashed into Jenna’s eyes and she instinctively closed them.

Since she was young, she had been pampered as the eldest daughter of the Radcliffs and was always spoiled and fawned over by others. This was the first time she partook in a banquet and had red wine splashed at her in front of everyone.

Now, she had no family background or title of the eldest lady, and no longer had anyone to protect her either…

Jenna only looked at that woman and did not bother arguing with her. As she turned to grab a tissue from the table, she happened to see Shawn walking over with Yvonne on his arm.

Shawn stood tall and upright in his black suit with a polite smile, the very image of a wolf in sheep’s clothing.

“Mrs. Symons.” Yvonne often attended all sorts of dinners and very quickly recognized Mrs. Symons. She came over to greet her. “These pearl earrings you’re wearing look really good on you.”

Seeing the unpleasant expression Mrs. Symons had on her face, Yvonne then asked, “What’s the matter, Mrs. Symons?”

“It’s all because I bumped into an unpleasant existence!” Mrs. Symons threw a glance at Jenna, who she had splashed red wine on. “She has embarrassed the Radcliffs thoroughly! Who knows how she even got in?”

Following her gaze, Yvonne saw a woman whose hair had been splashed thoroughly. It was Jenna!

At the thought of Jenna slapping her rampantly in the mall, Yvonne’s cheeks ached, and she secretly glared at Jenna with hatred.

However, she soon noticed that the dress Jenna was wearing seemed to be of a grand origin.

Once the jealousy had passed, Yvonne walked to Jenna and sized her up and down. “If I’m not mistaken, that dress is from HMS’ runway collection. Even celebrities can’t get their hands on it. How did you buy this, Jenna?”

Pausing, she deliberately raised her voice. “Even if that driver boyfriend of yours drives luxury cars for other people, there’s no way he can’t afford this dress for you, can he?”

As soon as Yvonne said this, the gazes of the surrounding women fell on Jenna with even more disgust.

Mrs. Symons said mockingly, “She probably fooled some other man into getting it for her! It looks like she put quite a lot of effort to come to this banquet.”

“This is the Radcliff’s eldest daughter? What an embarrassment to the late Mr. Radcliff!”

“Mr. Sadler is so pitiful. He thought he married a good wife. Who would’ve known that she was actually such a person!”

Jenna did not care what the people were saying about her and used the tissue to wipe her face and dress dry. As she was about to leave, a tall body blocked her way.

Shawn Sadler asked tonelessly. “This is an exclusive banquet. How did you get in?”

“It’s none of your business.” Jenna’s tone was somewhat cold.

Her disheveled appearance was reflected in Shawn’s eyes. With Jenna’s half-wet hair stuck to her pale shoulders, she looked frail. No longer was she as radiant as she once was.

While he felt satisfied, an inexplicable emotion stirred in Shawn’s heart.

Jenna felt as if her wrist was about to break and glared at him as she said with hostility, “Shawn Sadler, this is a banquet, and we no longer have anything to do with each other. Are you going to raise your hand against me?”

“I don’t want people who don’t belong here mixed in,” Shawn called over a server, seemingly about to throw Jenna out.

Yvonne, who stood at the side, could not resist. “Shawn…”

Shawn immediately understood Yvonne’s aggrieved expression and gripped Jenna’s wrist tightly again. “Yvonne told me this morning that she bumped into you at the mall, and you slapped her. Apologize however many times you hit her. If you don’t, I’ll let Yvonne hit you back.”

Jenna felt the gazes of the onlookers as if they were merely watching a play. Her body swayed, and under the lights, her small face looked terribly pale.

A year ago, she married Shawn in this banquet hall.

Yet, one year later, in this very same banquet hall, Shawn and his affair partner joined hands to humiliate her!

“She insulted my dead parents first. Why should I apologize to her?” Jenna bit her tongue to maintain a clear mind and continued to laugh coldly. “You guys really are a match for each other—a bitch and a dog! I hope you stay together forever!”

Shawn’s gaze darkened viciously as he slapped her across the face.

Jenna did not raise her hand in time to block it and took the slap with full force. She stumbled backward, falling when a hand reached around to support her around her waist.

A man’s cold voice spoke from above her head. “Mr. Sadler, what are you doing to my partner?”