Chapter 22.
Mallory whipped around and staggered backward in shock when she some Elemes had appeared without her realizing. “Eleanse?”
Eleanor smiled. “That’ume”
pranty big deal—
She threw the nuts she’d get to eat back into the hood and looked around the hampart ha “You’re throwing a birthday party today, aren’t you M. Trenton looks a pra you must’ve spent a fortune. It’s been years since Dalvey Estate has been available toarnt for funcilons
Mallory didn’t think Eleanor rockëve shready found out she was the row behind the cheating tumors. She figured the latter was only there because the wanted to see whur Dalvey Estate was lile and get in on the spotlight
And so, she held her head high, looking smug. “That’s right. This place stopped being available to ther it, so I’m having my birthday party here.
Dike when a mysterious mopal bought in 15 years.gs my family managed to do
“There’s no point in bring envious of jealous of me. You can throw a bithday party het, too–if you’re capable of making it happen, of course!
Eleanor smiled, a hint of something concealed within it. “Wow That is pretty amazing.”
Sharon Rocco, the woman in pink, had always been Mallory’s sidekick and mainly sucked up to the latter. She said, “Of course Mallory’s parents love and dote on her–they’re willing to give het anything Some people, on the other hand, are forced to live under other people’s roots it wouldbe too hard for her to pay to rent Dalvey Estate for a birthday party.”
Mallory, laughed and said, “Don’t say that, Sharon, Someone will be sad to hear that?
i was clear that “someone” and “some people” were referring to eac
She didn’t get mad, though. It was pretty dumb, a
didn’t want to wasta time with thin banymore and got down to business. “I’m here to settle the score with you. Mallory,“
Mallory’s eyes glinted. “Settle the score? [don’t owe you anything, so what’s there to witle? Loon’s eam nonumber inviting you to my birthday party, Eleanor. Stop acting like we’re best idden and get out of here.”
Eleanor laughed. It reverberated around the room, making many guests turn to look at hat and ask who she was. She hadn’t dressed for the occasion–all she wore was an ink green strappy Jelvet dress. It was simple, but it accentuated her flawless skin and figure. The color wasn’t an easy one to pull off, but she made it look good.
She seemed more like the star of the show than Mallory, who’d had a custom–made Chanel gown done for the party
Eleanor said, “It’s true that you didn’t invite me, but I want to be here, Ampway, Aside from military bases and areas that aren’t open to normal citizens, I can go anywhere I want!”
She was stuck–up and obnoxious but had every right to be that way.
Mallory noticed the captivated looks on the guests‘ faces when they saw Eleanor. She gashed her teeth angrily and snarled, “You’re shameless!”
Eleanor smirked “Look at how I’m openly settling the score with you by doing it straight to your fare. It’s better than you secretly sending paparazzi after use and having them take photo of me so you could cook up a story and spirad rumors about me online. To think you even hired online trolls to cyberbully me. Who’s the shameless one?”
Mallory was stunned Eleanor really had found out that she was the one who’d orchestrated everything!
She pursed her lips diffidently before realizing something–Eleanor couldn’t do anything to her without any proot. She would just refuse to admit anything!
So, she snapped, “I have no idea wher you’re talking about!”
Mallory was the one calling the shots at Dalvey Estate ibat night, so her people were everywhere. Why did she have to be afraid of Eleanor when the latter was there alone?
She stood straighter at that thought and stuck her nose in the aur. “Today is my birthday, and everyone hasa la my guest. I would advise you to law right now, Elance. Save yourself the shame—I’ll have the security guards drag you out of here if you don’t get going!”
Cleanse gave her a dry look Meatwhile, Mallory’s friends surrounded her. “Don’t bother being nice to her, Mallory! Call the guards!”
“Exactly! Get the guards to throw her out!”
Mallocy felt more confident with people backing her up. She cried, “Guards!“
Some security guards canoe in, but they didn’t drag Eleanor away. Instead, they threw a shifty–looking man onto the flost.
Before Mallory had time to ponder why the guards had done anything to Eleanor, the latter asked, “Do you recognize this guy, Mallaty?
