She was smiling, but Anna felt as if all her thoughts were laid bare before her, seen through completely.
Awkward and embarrassed.
Under the dazzling starlight, all demons and ghosts could find no place to hide.
For some reason, Anna was suddenly reminded of this phrase.
The sponsor next to her noticed Anna's unnatural expression, and shot her a warning look.
The message was clear, urging her not to offend anyone.
And it was best to suck up to Hannah a bit more.
After all, women would have more common topics to talk about.
Anna cursed internally non-stop, but on the surface, she could only pretend to be enthusiastic, uttering flattering words.
The banquet gradually became livelier.
Hannah had just turned around when she saw Emily Lynch excitedly waving at her from the dessert area.
Silently mouthing Hannah's name.
"I'll be right back," Hannah tiptoed and whispered in Arnold Simmons' ear, then pointed towards Emily Lynch's direction.
