Alpha's Substitute Bride - Chapter 16
Chapter 16: An Old Acquaintance
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Eloise’s POV:
I’d never been to such an occasion. This made me a little flustered, but not to the point of going completely crazy.
Everyone around them seemed to be very familiar with this situation. They shuttled back and forth like free fish and greeted others. This made me feel extremely helpless.
‘Don’t touch your necklace. You’ll look more natural that way.’ My wolf warned me in my mind.
It was difficult to control that because I borrowed the necklace from Chloe, which was very expensive. The only good thing was that my dress came from a second-hand store, which relieved a lot of my pressure.
‘You don’t want them to think you have no experience, do you?’ My wolf sounded even more desperate.
‘But you’re acting like that right now.’
But I was, I was complaining in my heart. Even if I used to be an Alpha’s adopted daughter and now an Alpha’s wife, I’d never experienced such a scene.
This wasn’t the world I grew up in, and I didn’t mind others finding out.
I was just a designer. The heirs from different families were the main characters of today, and they weren’t even here yet.
I really hoped that Lisa wouldn ‘t come here today so I could leave earlier.
When we were younger, I won some awards. But back then, the daughter of an Alpha like Lisa was the bigger focus. I did not doubt that she would be here today.
In the past, I wasn’t worried about this, but this was my last chance. I couldn’t ignore the influence she might bring.
“You’ll be walking up the stage with the other main cast members later. You don’t need to say too much; just stand there.” One of the staff members walked up to me.
“I’m a little nervous.” I took a deep breath.
“It’s nothing. You’ll get used to it in the future.” She held my arm enthusiastically and brought me to a fountain in the middle of the venue.
There were some beautiful glass decorations, and they seemed to be giving off a colorful glow under the light.
“You’re going to receive a lot of awards.”
“Thank you for your blessing,” I said sincerely.
I was very grateful to them for giving me this opportunity, and I’d definitely try my best to seize it.
Soon, the banquet started. The few designers invited to join the company at the exhibition appeared at the front, and I stood with them. Those spotlights were shining at me, and I almost couldn’t imagine it.
I subconsciously looked at the crowd. I hoped that the person I didn’t want to see wouldn’t be there. However, it was very unfortunate.
I saw Sorin again.
That was right. He was a human. Of course, he would appear at a human’s residence. But why did he also mention this company?
I almost couldn’t think. He approached me as soon as I got off the stage and started talking to my colleague. I couldn’t pretend that nothing had happened and walk away from him. “I didn’t expect to meet you here again.” When the others had left, he turned to face me.
“Yes, I’m very surprised.” I tried my best to appear calm.
“If it’s possible, I still hope …” His expression was very sincere.
“No, there are some things that we should forget.” I quickly stopped him.
His eyes were filled with disappointment. I knew what he was thinking. In the past, we were engaged. But after I was forced to become my uncle’s adopted daughter, everything changed.
Not to mention that I fell in love with Atticus.
No matter what, the things that happened between us in the past should end.
‘He’s here!’ my wolf howled. An intense scent suddenly wafted in my surroundings. It was like the perfect perfume in the world. I pinched my arm under my sleeve to hold myself together.
I looked up and saw Atticus standing in the crowd and looking at me. It made me feel like he was looking at his prey..