Chapter 167
[Arabella, what’s been keeping you busy these days? When will you pick up your Heart Ease Herb?]
Only then did Arabella remember that she’d been so swamped with work recently that she hadn’t had the time to pick up her auction purchase from Kelly Piper. [Just a heads up: there’s some really cool stuff at the recent auction. I know you’re swamped, so I snagged them for you. I’m a lifesaver, right?]
Arabella replied, “Well, if you think they’re neat, I’m sure I’ll like them too.”
“Of course, all top–notch stuff!” Kelly responded in a voice message. “Are you free tonight? Hayes has a new club opening, and they’ve invited us to the launch party, and it’s on the house! We can’t pass up an opportunity like this, can we?”
“Sure.”
[I’ll swing by to pick you up tonight. Let me know where later.]
“Got it.”
After sending the message on WhatsApp, Arabella turned to Romeo McMillan next to her and said, “I’ve got some stuff to do tonight, so I’ll have to head home early.”
“Sure thing,” Romeo responded, gently looking at her, beljeving she really had something going on at home and not questioning further.
On the other side.
As there was an event and the expenses were split among all the classmates, they chose a fancier place for the gathering. Part of it was to see what a high–end club looked like and partly in hopes of rubbing elbows with the filthy rich.
For the gathering tonight, Yolanda Murphy groomed and dressed herself early. Trying to appear slim, she almost skipped dinner.
She descended her home’s spiral staircase in a stunning body–hugging dress, adorned with expensive accessories on her ears, neck, and wrist. Her hair was tied into a bun, looking alluringly elegant.
The housemaids were stunned by her beauty. “Yoli, you look drop–dead gorgeous!”
Even Zachary Panter, who was there to pick her up, was taken aback by her elegance. He never thought Yolanda could look so classy when dressed up.
She was already a softie, but now, with her dress up, she seemed gentle, gracious, and a tad playful.
“Zachary, you’re here?” Yolanda’s voice softened as she took Zachary’s arm.
“Uh–huh!” Yolanda knew he was probably entranced by her beauty, so she seized the moment and said, “Zachary, if my classmates ask if you’re my boyfriend or fiancée, how should I respond?”
“Be honest: I’m your fiancée.”
“But your mom seems not to like me much.” Yolanda looked down, sounding a little down. “What if something changes and my classmates laugh at me?”
“Why would that happen?” Zachary reassured her, “I’ll do my best to persuade my mom.”
Overhearing their conversation, Attlee and Olga couldn’t help but chuckle and quickly stepped in.
“Zachary, we trust that you sincerely care for Yoli. Yoli, don’t overthink! Zachary has said so; he wouldn’t lie to you, would he? You two will certainly have a wonderful future!”
“Off you go for your gathering!”
Yolanda gave a slight smile, clutching Zachary’s arm tighter. When no one was looking, she would intentionally or unintentionally touch Zachary’s arm. Zachary could feel a soft touch; his face turned a little red, but he enjoyed this feeling and didn’t refuse this close contact.
At the doorstep, about seven or eight classmates were waiting, eager to know what car Yolanda would arrive in and how handsome her boyfriend was.
Not until a Porsche showed up did everyone’s eyes widen. This car must be worth at least two million dollars!
Under the gaze of a few classmates, Zachary stepped out of the black sedan. He politely opened the car door for Yolanda and gently held her hand.
“Wow, it’s Yolanda; Yolanda’s here!”
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“You finally showed up!”
“Long time no see; you’ve changed a lot!”
“Your dress is really beautiful!”
“Your earrings look great too!”
