Time flew by and soon it was the company’s thirtieth anniversary celebration.
My father took this event very seriously, so it was held at our family’s five–star hotel. Employees could bring family members, there were lucky draws with generous prizes, and everyone got three days of paid leave.
I didn’t want to watch my parents being lovey–dovey, so I arrived early by myself.
Having only been at the group for a month, I was still a newcomer. With the previous online rumors, colleagues who didn’t know my true identity kept their distance.
So I stood alone in a corner of the banquet hall, quietly sipping champagne. In their eyes, I must have looked pitiful since no one came to greet me, but I was actually observing everyone.
“Emilia, how does it feel to be ostracized and isolated?” Lola’s mocking voice came from behind.
I thought to myself, how annoying.
Turning around, I saw Lola wearing a red strapless cocktail dress with elaborate makeup – she clearly put effort into her appearance.
She was arm in arm with Aidan, who wore a grey suit and had his hair slicked back. I had to admit, clothes make the man – Aidan was above average looking, and in a suit, he did have some charm.
“Aidan, I must say, when you clean up and act human–like, you’re quite handsome,” I said leisurely.
Aidan’s smile immediately stiffened.
I raised my glass and smiled: “Who says only talented scholars and beautiful ladies make perfect. couples? A scumbag and a shameless woman deserve blessings too. Don’t you two agree? Let me
toast to you.
Lola couldn’t smile anymore either.
“You man–stealing witch, I’ll kill you!” Lola raised her hand and was about to come at me when a sharp “Lola!” stopped her,
It was Amy
She wore a black evening gown and walked over, looking me up and down disdamhilly berare
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saying carelessly:
“Lola, when dealing with women like her, never use your hands. You’ll only hurt yourself.”
Feeling she had backup, Lola instantly became more confident: “Cousin, then what should we do?”
Amy enjoyed looking down on me: “Emilia, you may have hooked up with President Martin, but his family is coming today. I doubt he’ll be able to give you special treatment anymore.”
I raised an eyebrow: “So what?”
Amy suddenly threw her red wine directly in my face. Caught off guard, I let out a startled cry. Everyone around turned to look, and the whispers began.
Lola maintained her victorious, superior attitude and deliberately raised her voice: “Emilia, you need to stay grounded. Don’t think you can get away with everything just because you used certain methods to climb up.”
Really now.
Do these two sisters have something wrong with their brains?
“Look everyone, President Martin’s family has arrived!” someone announced.
All eyes started darting between Martin’s family and me, as if an exciting show was about to begin.
Aunt Martin’s eyes landed on me, filled with anger.
The colleagues‘ gossip grew more intense:
“Is Mrs. Martin looking at Emilia? Looks like she wants to tear Emilia apart!”
“Oh my, Emilia’s in trouble now. That’s what she gets for seducing President Martin and getting caught by his wife.”
“She tried to deny the rumors before, but who would believe her?”
