Chapter 97: Showing Off
Arabelle’s simmering anger and jealousy had been building throughout the evening, festering like a slow-burning ember. As she glared at the couple surreptitiously, her eyes bore holes into the woman. This was the woman who had also kissed Demetri and thrown herself at him when they were at the airport. And now they were shamelessly flaunting their love, greeting the guests with adoring smiles and lingering touches while ruining her evening.
What right did this unknown girl have to stand by his side so arrogantly? She was nothing but a girl relying on her looks. She had no right to bask in his attention. This Nora might think that she had won the jackpot when she caught Demetri’s eyes but the girl had no idea that she could be destroyed by a simple click of Arabelle’s fingers. Even Demetri would not be able to save her!
She could feel her control slipping away. She wanted to confront that girl and let out the storm that had been brewing within her. When she noticed Nora heading towards the restrooms, Arabelle seized the opportunity to follow her, her footsteps silent as she stalked the unsuspecting girl.
Nora on the other hand was actually aware of being followed. She’d become extremely sensitive to these things. However, even as she made her way to the restroom slowly, she was in a dilemma. She knew what her mission for tonight was- getting grandfather, Arabelle and everyone else to believe that their marriage was real and unbreakable while also establishing herself as someone who would not be easy to mess with.
But somehow, when she first saw Arabelle after entering the large room, the first thing she had witnessed was the devastation in her eyes when she noticed her with Demetri. And that pain reminded her of seeing Antonio and Sara together for the first time. She understood that Demetri had never dated the woman but the shattering pain of heartbreak was the same for anyone, wasn’t it, whether the love was returned or one-sided.
She continued to try and think of some other way to persuade Arabelle to give up on Demetri without causing the other girl much pain. However, all her thinking and concern proved useless because as soon as they had entered the dimly lit restroom, her arm was caught painfully by the woman and she as twisted around roughly, while Arabelle hissed," You think you can just waltz in here and steal Demetri from me, huh?", her voice dripping with venom.
Just this single action reminded Nora of the countless times Sara had attacked her like this, without provocation. The reminder was enough to make her remember that she was not here to sympathize with someone’s heartbreak. She was here to hold up her end of the bargain and help Demetri get rid of the barrier that his grandfather had placed around him.
She cocked her head and looked at Arabelle, her expression calm and collected. Leaning against the washbasin, her posture exuded an air of nonchalance as she spoke "I didn’t steal anyone from you." She emphasized on the ’you’ for a moment before pointing out," How could I when he did not belong to you in the first place?"
Arabelle’s eyes flashed with rage and she pushed Nora, causing her to almost lose her balance as she knocked into the marble behind her. Nora winced in pain while Arabelle threw out wild accusations," You’re nothing but a gold digger! You’re just after Demetri’s money and he is with you because he wants to play with you. Does her pay you with these expensive dresses and jewellery? You are nothing but a glorified wh*re taking things to warm his bed. And once he tires of you, he will throw you out! And that is when, I will show you the meaning of hell!"