Rift in the perfect picture

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Annie tilted her head to the side slightly as she spoke, perfectly embodying the image of a woman from a wealthy family who has been showered with endless love.

I believed she had already known about my relationship with Pete. So, when I faced her, I tried my best to be kind.

After all, any other bride would probably feel uncomfortable if they were put in a similar situation. I could completely understand if she didn’t want me to appear by Pete’s side.

Taking the gift box, I said, “Why don’t you come in and have a seat?”

I poured her a cup of tea. I knew she didn’t want me to be her bridesmaid, she just wanted to do a power play and show me who was in control.

“In our country, married women aren’t able to be bridesmaids.

I wanted to tell her that, no matter if she came here today or not, there would never be anything between Pete and me as I was already “married“,

Annie’s smile tensed as she said, “I heard from Mr. Hawk’s sister that you’re just his booty call.”

Booty call.

I almost didn’t react to her words. It was the first time, after getting back with Nicholas, that someone had called out my position by Nicholas‘ side so bluntly

Back then, Nicholas had given me the title of his wife. Even if someone were to think that I wasn’t good enough for Nicholas, they would not say a thing about it out of respect for Nicholas.

But then again, Annie wasn’t wrong. Not to mention, she was Pete’s fiance.

I smiled gracefully, not wanting to argue with her. “I’m sorry. But even so, I’ve still been married before.”

Annie must have noticed my expression falter as she quickly added, “Ariana, I hope you don’t take it to heart. In our country, a booty call is not necessarily a bad thing. It’s actually quite normal here.”

I nodded. I didn’t care what her country’s culture was like, but my face had grown stiff from forcing a smile on my face.

“I’m sorry, but I can’t be your bridesmaid.”

“You shouldn’t reject me. Don’t you want an opportunity to speak with Pete? I’ll be able to create such opportunities for you if you agree to be my bridesmaid.

Things were going way out of my expectations, and I couldn’t catch up with her thoughts.

Seeing my reaction, she explained, “Pete told me he liked you a lot. Isn’t that true? Do you like him?”

I couldn’t gauge what she was trying to do as I looked at her calm expression. “Your wedding with Peter will be held tomorrow. Please don’t make such jokes with me. I’m starting to feel a little insulted.”

Annie remained silent, seemingly thinking of how she should explain herself.

After a few seconds, she said, “Pete told me about everything that had happened between the two of you.

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I feel like you two are a pair of star–crossed lovers. I’m willing to cover for the two of you.”

She continued, “Pete and I are only getting married because it is required by our families. In truth, the feelings I have for him are leaning more toward friendship.

“In your country’s words, we’re more like friends who are bonded due to a similar commitment. Although we’re getting married, you can always spend your time with him when you come over.

“I can even arrange a place for the two of you, and I won’t mention it to anyone.”

I was so shocked by her speech that the tea in my cup had spilled a little.

“What’s your motive behind doing all of this? Even if you have no feelings for him, I doubt you’ll be so generous as to allow such a thing to happen.

“Not to mention, no secret lasts forever. Once wind gets out, your family, the Shelman family, Nicholas, and

would have a lot of consequences to bear. Have you not thought about that?”

Annie suddenly lowered her head and smiled shyly. “It won’t last long. To be honest with you, I’m interested in Mr. Hawk. I like a domineering man.

my arrangement, you can be with Pete, and I can be with Mr. Hawk.

“Once my family finds out that I’m with Nicholas, they’ll definitely support my decision to divorce Pete. When that happens, you’ll be able to be with Pete without any worries.”

At that moment, I thought Annie had lost her mind. Instead of a love triangle, was she prepared to play a love square? I wanted to ask her, other than herself, who else had agreed to such an absurd plan?