Chapter 85: The Art Exhibition
Immediately, I snapped my head around to find myself looking into a pair of familiar green eyes that were gleaming with a knowing look.
It was Evelyn who was standing right in front of me. She was dressed rather extravagantly, clad in a long dark red dress that flowed like silk, down to her ankles. Her long blonde hair looked soft and silky, as if she had just paid the hair salon a visit.
She had this slight smirk that was plastered across her face, it was almost as if she knew something that we all didn’t. If it wasn’t for that arrogant look etched onto her face and what happened between us, I would definitely have complimented her because I couldn’t deny that she did look stunning.
"Hey," I greeted nonchalantly as Xavier stood beside me and a frown crept onto his face. "Good to see you," I responded with an unbothered look on my face but I remained civil as I kept my gaze steady on her.
There was a short pause that stretched between us for a brief moment before she opened her mouth to speak once again.
"By the way," she began as she let a smile grace her bold red lips. "Congratulations on having your painting displayed at this prestigious art exhibition," she announced as we locked eyes, her tone stressing on the last three words.
"I’m happy for you," she finally said.
I forced my lips to curve upwards into a smile. "Thanks," I simply said, not wanting to say anything more.
I didn’t wish to engage in a conversation with her or let her try to ruin my mood and this special moment for me. So, I have decided to quickly put an end to this conversation. I grabbed Xavier’s arm and turned around to leave when her sharp voice pierced through the air and stopped me once again.