SWNOVELS Chapter 117
Chapter 117 Perfect night
Cindy found it hard to believe when Claire told her she didn't have any relationship with him
"Really, Claire? You expect me to buy that?" she said, her arms crossed over her chest, her smile not reaching her eyes. "Alex was staring at you even when you walked away." Her tone was tinged with anger.
Claire frowned for a second before scoffing sarcastically. "Were you watching me, Cindy?"
Realizing she had slipped up, Cindy quickly uncrossed her anns and tried to recover. "No, I wasn't watching you," she lied, her voice unconvincing
Claire smirked slightly. "You know, it wouldn't look good if the media caught a model staring at someone else and accused them of bring in a relationship with her
Cindy avoided Claire's gaze, but she still tried to look brave. "I don't understand what you're talking about."
Claire stepped closer, her eyes narrowing, "Oh, I think you do. You're upset because you think Alex and I have something going on. But let me make it clear, we don't
Clare tilted her head slightly, looking Cindy up and down. "No wonder Alex likes you," she said, rolling her eyes.
Cindy frowned. "What does that mean?"
Claire shook her head. "It's nothing. If you don't need anything from me, let me pass."
Without waiting for a response, Claire started to move past Cindy. But then Cindy called out, "Claire, wait!"
It took Claire every ounce of patience to remain calm and polite. She tamed around, noticing Cindy standing there with a glass of wine in her hand. As if in slow motion, she saw Cindy pretending to slip. The wine flew out of the glass, splashing all over the front of Claire's dress
Claire's eyes widened in shock "Oh my god!" she exclaimed.
She looked down at the red wine staining the front of her dress. The deep red liquid seeped into the spackling midnight blue fabric, spreading quickly and turning the dress into a ruined purple mess.
Claire frowned, her mind racing with anger and disbelief. "Why did you do this, Cindy?" she asked, her voice tight with controlled tury.
Cindy gasped, her face a masked feigned regret. "Chino, Claire! I'm so sorry! I didn't mean to
Claire out her off, her volor cold and controlled. "Save it, Cindy. We both know that wasn't an accident."
Cindy's expression faltered for a moment before she recovered, her voice sweet but insincere. "I swear, Claire, it was an accident. You believe me, don't you?"
But Claire knew better. She saw through Cindy's act, recognizing the same deceptive traits she'd seen in Lisa Cindy was just like Lisa, but with money and more polished manipulation tactics, Claire cured under her breath, frustrated that this was happening now, in front of so many people
Looling around the table, Claire spotted a napkin at the tar comer. She reached over, grabbing it and trying to blot the stain on her dress. The fabric was expensive and delicate, and she knew the wine had ruined it beyond repair.
Cindy leaned closer, still playing her role. "Claire, let me help you with that," she offered, extending her hand.
Claire recoiled slightly, not wanting Cindy's take correm anywhere near her. "No, I've gut it," she snapped, her patience wearing thin
As she dabbed at her dress, Claire's mind whirled with questio
Why had Cindy done this? Was it because she liked Alex? Was she jealous? Claire had already told Cindy that she had nothing to do with Alexanymore, but maybe Cindy hadn't believed her. Or maybe Cindy just wanted to handliate her for some other reason "Claire!" The voice belonged to Talia, who approached with a bright smile etched one face. But as Talla drew closer, her smile faltered when she noticed Claire's ruined dress. "What happened?" she asked, concem evident in her eyes.
"Well, this woman in front of me accuse me of trying to that with Alex just because she same with him."
Talla eyes widen She knew this would happened!
Talia's fren deepened as she turned to Curly direction. "Why would you think that
Recasts i saw it with my own eyes!" Lindy snapped, her tone dripping with accusation. "Claire was flirting with Ales."
Clane crassed her arms over her chest and looked at Cindy seriously I wasn't flirting with Alex, Cindy. If Alex really Ilond me, why would he hide from you? Why isn't he with you right now?"
Cindy's eyes widened in surprise and indignation. "Alles is not hiding from me! You're just trying to turn this around. Stop lying, Claire! I saw Claine standing way too close to Alex. You were holding Alex hand."
Claire frowned but then realized what she meant. It was a misunderstanding when Claire slipped and almost fell, and Alex was there to help her before she fell. Claire shook her head. "Cindy, I wasn't flirting. I slipped and almost fall, and Alex was helping me, and we were not having a romantic conversations. You misunderstood the situation
Cindy's eyes narrowed. "Then what were you two talking about?
Closing her eyes as Claire giving up dealing with cinly, she looked at Cindy straight in the eyes.
"Listen here, Cindy," Claire tone is pissed, Talia know if Claire use this tone, it means she is very drop dead serious, "You're just pathetic," she said, her voice dripping with disdain
She turned to leave, but before she could take a step, she felt something cold and wet drip down from her head. Talta, standing nearby, gasped loudly. Claire closed her eyes, trying to suppress her growing anger, but it was clear her patience was running thin. The guests, who had been absorbed in their own conversations, started to take notice. They stopped talking and tumed their attention to the commotion involving