Chapter 265- The Event (I)
Nina and Valerie had arrived on time and were sitting at a table, sipping their drinks. Their glittery dresses shimmered under the lights of the event venue. It was an open-air event, and the weather was pleasant with a light breeze.
Valerie opened her compact kit to check her makeup in the mirror. Her eyes scanned the area, before adjusting her sequined shawl, "They’ve done quite a job, Nina. Haven’t they?" She couldn’t hold herself from admiring the setup.
Nina smirked and ran her fingers over the rim of her glass, "Agree. Impressive, indeed. After all, it’s White Palace!"
While their eyes were busy observing each guest walking in, Nina suddenly raised a brow, "Where is Marissa?" one couldn’t miss the sarcasm in her voice, "Don’t tell me she stayed back in shame."
Valerie made a face and gave her a curious look, "Shame?"
Nina leaned in, her voice low and smug, "Have you already forgotten? They didn’t allow her to place her menu table, tonight. What did she think? Cooking a few dishes couldn’t land you a contract at such a big event," She pasted her glass to her lips, delicately, "Probably she is sulking in some corner. Ha-ha."
The small laugh was followed by a pout. However, she had to turn to watch Valerie when she groaned, "What the ... shit! What is she doing here? Why is she coming this way?"
Not understanding why Valerie had started sulking, Nina looked up and found Delinda walking towards them with a small smile.
Uh-huh. She didn’t want this woman to spoil her evening.
But ... surprise!
Delinda didn’t utter a word and sat on the nearby chair silently. Her lips were pressed into a thin line.