I stand outside the gate of A Palace. While my hand is on the handle of the gate I don't know why I'm a bit timid. It's probably the first time I host a party as Mrs. Williams, representing both Group W and B. I take a deep breath and gonna push the door open, then I feel the arm around my waist pull me to his side, and heard the man's low-key sexy voice in my ears "Are you still nervous? The other day were you that brave to provoke me? How many people in there are more frightening than me?"
His voice seems to carry some magic, which immediately drives my nervousness away. The man helps me push open the door, then turns sideways to let me go first. The brilliant light in Palace A spilled over me and Gavin. The palace is over a hundred years old, one of the first assets accumulated by the William family's ancestors. It's now not only a symbol of the Williams family but also one of the landmarks of H-city. Gavin certainly has his reasons for choosing this place to welcome Mr.Pavlov.
The president, Mr. Pavlov -- the head and controller of the Nevte Group, the dominant oil company in R country. He and my father are very close friends, and his group has a 20-year partnership with our family's Group B. However, knowing the sudden acquisition of Group B by Group W and my father's poor health, Mr. Pavlov decided to make a personal trip to H City with two purposes: One is to visit my father, and Two is to test whether Group W is still interested in the previous cooperation with him.
By the time we arrived, there are guests already there. Gavin and I quiete the hall with our presence. I can feel many eyes on me. These gazes have many meanings, from jealousy to surprise, to admiration, and of course to obscene! I raise my head slightly and smile in response to this their attention. Of course, they will pay attention to me! Anyone, who spends a few months from a rich girl down to a beggar, and from a beggar to the wife of a rich family, will draw people's attention.
Growing up in this circle, I'm very familiar with all these people. Some of them here used to be my" friends", and some of them are my "friends'"parents or relatives. But these are all old histories. 3 months ago the changes made me know clearly about these people. They are just friends of money and power. For example, this is my former best "friend" in front of me - Emily.
She comes up to me and seems to want to give me a hug. I pretend not to notice her open arms and just turn my head to my "husband", "Honey, you go upstairs first, my old friend is here,you know girls' talk".
"Hi, you! Not bad! Gorgeous! Your dress is the new one by Gaia, the designer with a god-kissed hand. It is said that she has only two dresses this year, one of which is this "daughter of the sea" on your body?" she reaches out and wants to touch the 20-carat diamond embellished on my chest. "It's that William family's heirloom, the Heart of South Africa?"Her eyes were filled with greed and jealousy.
Just like before, anything good about me she wants to keep for herself. How pathetic I used to be to consider her my best friend. Maybe it's because I've been so lonely that I want to grab anyone who is passionate about me, even if it's all fake! Now I won't let anyone touch my things. I smiled sarcastically at her.
Seeing my eyes, she puts her hand back.
"Emily, what do you want from me this time? I don't have to sell used luxury items to make a living anymore, and I don't beg your family to borrow money. If you want, I even can redeem my favorite Hermes from you now."
"No no, Anna, can you help me beg Gavin to continue to extend the oil supply contract with our family? Lately, my father is always beating my mother because of his business failures. Please! Please!"
"You may be disappointed at this time! Although we've got married, I can't influence his decision either."
"Anna, don't make excuses. We all see how Garvin treasures you. How did all those scandals about you disappear overnight? Your family's business and your father are rescued on your own without any help from Gavin?"Her eyes were filled with the venom of resentment.
"Even with Sofia Gavin wasn't that gentle. You know, before he went out with Sofia, we all thought he was gay, although he was very HOT. So please Help! I can return your bags, previously blackmailed from you! And I can give you 5 Birkin global limited purses! And...
"Emily, don't waste your time with me, I can't support you! Do you think I would care about a few bags now?" I stroke the "Heart of South Africa" on my chest and walk away.
I feel a chill down my spine. Gavin is such a good actor, he makes everyone think he loves me and that our two families are the one now, thus stabilizing the Board of Directors of Group B and the share price of Group W. Only I knew he is just a profit-crazed businessman who would do anything to benefit the share price. Alice's words only make me ashamed more. Because I'm the commodity he bought.
I just turn around then I hear someone screaming behind me"You bitch! do you forget who helped you escape when you were tied up and thrown into a small dark room by your crazy mom?"