Chapter 22
Evelyn finally decided to go with Aron to the social mixer.
The room buzzed with influential people, most of them tall. Bud Evelyn, in her blue gown, her tall and slender figure, matched their presence. As she slowly made her entrance with Aron, her elegant outfit turning heads, the chatter paused for a moment-all eves were on her.
“Who’s that Clusian lady?” someone asked, his curiosity getting the better of him as he turned to his Clusian friend nearby.
But his Clusian friend was just as clueless and said. “No idea, but with Aron? She’s gotta be important. I haven’t seen her before, though.
Caleb locked eyes on the pair walking in together as well. They were a sight-a perfect pair drawing everyone’s attention. Clutching his wine glass a bit too tight, Caleb couldn’t look away from Evelyn, who was chatting and laughing. A wave of anger rushed through him, and he had half a mind to march right up to her.
“Hey, Caleb, isn’t that Evelyn? Can’t believe we’d see her here after all this time,” Ava said.
Ava didn’t miss them either. She bit back a surge of jealousy, her fingers tense and her stare sharp, as she thought, That’s Evelyn. She just wouldn’t fade into the background”
Watching Evelyn and Aron’s hands linked together sparked something cunning in her thoughts.
Evelyn and Aron were exchanging hellos with the guests as they made their way through the party. When they strolled past a display of flowers, Evelyn spotted Caleb, his arm looped through Ava’s, both seeming quite cozy and chummy with each other as two lovebirds.
“Evelyn, something wrong? Do you know them?” Aron caught her sudden pause and leaned in to ask.
Caught off guard. Evelyn was at a loss for words. She had heard Aron just fine, but her mind was racing, leaving her tongue-
Then Ava strolled over with Caleb, all smiles but clearly fake. “Of course we know each other. Evelyn’s a legend around here. I always rave about her.”
Evelyn didn’t notice Ava’s question. She couldn’t help but notice that Caleb seemed thinner. Her gaze was stuck on the mLAN who had left her heart in shambles, the man she couldn’t seem to shake from her memory.
Ava noticed Evelyn’s intense focus on Caleb and felt ignored. A mean smirk flickered across her face, but she was quick to
She snuggled up to Caleb on purpose, all smiles and sweetness. Secing Evelyn’s startled look only added to her feeling of trumpli
velyn. Ive been really worried about you. When I heard you left, I was afraid you’d be alone,” Ava said, glancing at Caleb who seemed distant. She paused, her heart skipping a beat, and then forced a sweet smile
Then her eyes darted to Aron starting with Evelyn her look sharp with disdain. “It’s good to see you’re doing just fine. Split anvi already with a handhome guy like this one. I have to say, in a bit jealous. Just a hole bit. Aiter all, I just want to stick
Everyone around frowned. They could tell Ava was throwing shade, unplying Evelyn was out there bouncing from guy to By night after her dre
Evelyn caught to the stark and for used all her energy on Ava Ms Davenport, mind your words
Ava in her place herself.