Semua Bab Bitter Ex, Sweet Revenge; Ex-husband Desperate Pleas: Bab 31 - Bab 40

Liliana pov "I can't attend as a member of the Vauxhall family, but..."I hesitated.My current identity was awkward.The reason I hadn't attended the gathering in the past few years was because I had been in prison.This matter had already spread throughout the upper-class circles of the imperial capital.I would definitely become a joke this time.Seeing my self-deprecating expression, Sari frowned and walked over to me.She held my arm and comforted me softly."Why are you so unconfident? You used to be the most beautiful woman at these gatherings. What happened before wasn't your fault. We have nothing to feel guilty about."Her comfort made me smile.I pursed my lips and said, "Thank you, Sari."I felt much better.However, I decided not to tell anyone that I had received the invitation for the time being.I wanted to see whether Finnley would mention the banquet.I knew that he would definitely choose to take Sabrina.Even so, I still wanted to give him a chance.I knew I was b

Liliana pov "Why did the waiter say these dishes were specially made for you?""Because..."Finnley originally wanted to explain that he had once given the chef some suggestions when he used to come here with me.But just as the words reached his lips, he realized it wasn't appropriate to say that now.So he simply smiled faintly."Because I specifically asked them to prepare dishes according to your taste.""Really?"Sabrina's face lit up with happiness as she held his arm even tighter.Finnley's gaze wandered elsewhere.Suddenly, a familiar figure appeared in his line of sight.Because it happened so quickly and from a distance, he didn't react immediately.By the time he looked carefully, the person had already disappeared."Finnley, what are you looking at?"Noticing his unusual behavior, Sabrina asked curiously."It's nothing. I'll drive you home first."Finnley's driver had already arrived at the restaurant and opened the rear door.After Sabrina got into the car, the driver le

Liliana pov "I don't even know what I'm talking about. So many thoughts flashed through my mind."I smiled bitterly and sighed. "But these things still need to be verified.""Do you mean Aunt Mara hurt you?" Ethan asked after thinking it over carefully. "If things are really as you suspect, then this matter might be a little complicated."A trace of coldness flashed through his eyes. After a moment of silence, he reached out and grabbed my arm."Liliana, you must be careful when you investigate this matter.""I know."I smiled bitterly at him and said, "Do you really think I'm a fool? Although I'm sick now, I've experienced so much. I'll definitely be much more careful than I was before.""Do you know which ward her son is in?"I knew I had to have a good talk with Aunt Mara.She had watched me grow up. I refused to believe that she hadn't felt anything at all after everything our family had done for her.Ethan helped me up and took me there.Aunt Mara's child was still in the ICU, a

Liliana pov "I'm fine. I've heard even worse things over the years. I don't care anymore."I picked up a glass of champagne and took a sip.Along with it, I swallowed all the bitterness in my heart.All I wanted now was for this banquet to end peacefully.Unfortunately, someone clearly had other plans."Isn't this Mrs. Vauxhall? Why are you drinking all alone?"I looked up and saw a young actress standing in front of me.She had probably attended the banquet as the companion of some wealthy man.But judging from her behavior, she wasn't someone who belonged in high society.More importantly, I had seen her talking to Sabrina earlier.She was obviously one of Sabrina's friends.Unfortunately for her, her status wasn't important enough for me to even remember her name.I pursed my lips and narrowed my eyes."Excuse me, do we know each other?""Maybe you don't know me, but I know you. After all, the scandal involving the Carter family and the Vauxhall family has spread throughout the up

Liliana pov The surrounding guests were stunned.Had I really stopped caring about him now?"She's nothing more than an arrogant mistress."I calmly rubbed my aching wrist after slapping Sabrina."You don't have to be so surprised."The slap had strained my wrist, and a sharp pain spread through it.Ignoring it, I walked toward the young actress.She obviously hadn't expected me to walk out of the restroom so easily.More importantly...The look on my face after slapping Sabrina had completely frightened her.She instinctively took two steps backward in her high heels.Then...She accidentally twisted her ankle."Ah!"Before she could recover from the pain in her foot...Smack!Another slap landed across her face.She immediately covered her burning cheek.I looked at her coldly."You're just a little pawn helping a mistress bully the legal wife.""Don't worry.""I won't forget you either."With just a few words, I made everything perfectly clear.Then I turned around and looked at F