Chapter 179
Camila shook her head blankly when Erica asked her question.
Yes, they knew each other….
Connor was dressed entirely in black, wearing a tailored black shirt and suit that exuded an air of elegance and wealth
Holding Connor’s arm, Haylie descended the staircase with a radiant smile. Her movement was graceful, one hand slightly curved, waving to the crowd. She was like a noble swan.
Camila’s gaze remained fixed on Haylie, and she finally noticed the necklace around her neck–it was The One!
She shuddered violently, her face turning ghostly pale. It felt as though an invisible hand was tightly choking her. The air seemed to vanish
Underneath the table, her hands clenched the fabric of her dress tightly. Her fingers had turned white, yet she felt no pain.
She swallowed painfully
“Camilla what’s wrong?” Erica, noticing her pale face, asked anxiously.
Camila turned to Erica, her voice trembling weakly. “Haylie… she’s wearing The One…”
Erica’s pupils dilated sharply as she turned to look at Haylie. By then, they had reached the lobby, greeting acquaintances.
“Haylie Connor she stuttered.
The slightly tipsy man glanced at Haylie and then back at the two women. He chuckled, “You know Connor too? Seems like he’s quite the celebrity now”
“Wasn’t Haylie engaged?” Erica suddenly turned to the man, her voice urgent.
“Yes, I remember it was on June 18th. I even attended the engagement party,” the tipsy man replied.
June 18th
Camila froze, her gaze blank as she stared at Connor
That day… It was the day at the bar….
“Why isn’t she standing next to her fiancé?” Enica
Erica furrowed her brows tightly, staring at the tipsy man.
The man smiled, “Who knows? Connor has always been fond of Haylie. Maybe she was moved by his feelings.”
His words pierced Camila’s heart like a sharp knife.
It hurt so much, and a bittemess rose in her nose. Her eyes also turned tingled
She turned away, tilting her head slightly and biting her lower lip hard. Her bright eyes were brimming with tears.
Erica watched her sympathetically, holding her cold hand.
The tipsy man continued. “Do you know why Connor founded Future Inc.? Haylie likes dogs but is allergic to dog hair. Ah…”
Camila stiffened.
In an interview, he did mention that he designed Future Go because of a very important friend.
Camila laughed mockingly at herself, tears now uncontrollably streaming down her cheeks.
“Camila..” Erica was very concerned.
Camila picked up the glass of wine in front of her tilted her head back, and swallowed, the alcohol burning her throat.
“Camila… Enca called softly
Camila sniffled, wiping the tears from her cheeks with the back of her hand, and managed a smile. “Let’s drink!”
She picked up another glass of wine and clinked glasses with Erica, gulping it down in one go. She drank too quickly and choked, coughing violently.
Erica immediately pulled out a tissue to wipe her mouth, her voice full of concem, “Slow down…”
Seeing the empty glass, the waiter promptly refilled it
“You’ve got a good tolerance. I’ll drink with you the Lipsy man said, handing Camila another filled glass
Camila looked up at Connor He was tumed away from her, seemingly talking to Haylie, who was smiling softly.
Camila withdrew her gaze, met the tipsy man’s smiling eyes, and ad her glass, “Cheers!”
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Chapter 180