Falling for my ex’s uncle novel

Chapter 46 Angela hai no rebuttal for me .

After our book and forth , I finally got my way and picked a bespoke v e wine red fringe dress .

It my money , b stung allerle .

Thirty minutes later .

Alex sent a black business car to pick up me and Angela for the party .

The venue was located on a mountain in the suburbs , a sprawling white castle like building , with a wine cellar nestled into the hills .

The surroundings were lush with trees , and there were large windows that offered a sweeping view of the ocean .

The air was thick with the scent of pine trees and fresh sea breeze As soon as die car door opened , I stepped out , reaching for Angelas arm to steady her as she teetered on her slender high heels .

Thats at least 3 feet , isnt it ? Are you trying to crush me under your heel ! I teased .

Angela flashed a smile and quickly readjusted her expression , adopting a professional air .

The guests here tonight are all influential people- celebrities , wealthy businessmen , fashion icons , even political figures .

Do you know what that means ? What ? I raised an eyebrow , curious .

This is basically a high quality matchmaking event .

If I find someone I like , I could finally escape my moms clutches .

Do you think thats important for me ? I nodded .

Actually , Im curious , too .

What kind of man would catch your eye ? I dont even know , Angela admitted with a trace of helplessness in her voice .

The driver led us into a private lounge , and Angela immediately locked the door behind us .

She sank onto the couch , quickly kicking off her shoes .

Your heels are killing you .

Why not switch to something else ? No need , Angela waved dismissively .

Tve got band aids , and I can tough it out for one night I watched her handle the situation with surprising efficiency , but couldnt help but feel a mix of pity and amusement .

You knew those shoes wouldnt fit , yet you insisted on wearing them .

Why do that to yourself ? Easy for you to say .

Youre already off the market , so dont act all high and mighty I smiled bitterly .

If it wasnt for circumstances , I wouldnt want anything to do with the Herrera family Angela froze .

Taurel , you dont like him ? Can liking someone really last a lifetime ? Angela looked thoughtful , her gaze distant , before shaking her head .

Youve got to learn to be content .

What you have in your hand is something most people can only dream of .

I studied her , then spoke softly .

You say love can last a lifetime , but why cant people ! Because people change Angela dropped her gaze , and in that moment , I saw something I hadnt noticed before a shadow of sadness in her eyes , something buried deep beneath her usual smile .

Angel , do you like Alex ? She hesitated , then smiled playfully .

If I said yes , would you let me have him ? She sighed , slipping back into her shoes .

I dont fall in love at first sight like you .

Im not that brainless .

I couldnt forlja boat chuckle .

I wasnt exactly a romantic either .

When I first liked Austin , it wasnt about love at first sight .

It was because he treated int well so well that I believed his affection would last forever .

But i never expected that we wouldnt even make it past the seven year lich .

Even now , Alex treated me well , but I didnt feel the slightest trace of love or affection .

In the world of the rich , everything has a price tag , and that included me .

1/8 Angela stood up and adjusted her slightly wrinkled d dress , touching up her lipstick .

Her phone buzzed sofily , and she glanced at the screen .

My parents are here .

Has the party started ! I should have by now Why dont you go meet them ? 17 hang back for a while .

Angela hesitated , and I urged .

Hurry up , quality men are hard to come by .

If you wait too long , theyll be gone Youll just keep hiding here , then ? Yeah , I know .

After Angela left the room , I sighed deeply .

Honestly , I would have preferred to stay in the lounge and avoid the party altogether , but I knew hiding wasnt going to solve anything .

Eventually , Id have to face whatever came .

Less than ten minutes after , I received a text from Alex : You planning on staying hidden in the lounge until the partys over ? I glanced up , instinctively scanning the room .

No cameras .

Still , I was sure that crafty old fox was keeping tabs on me , making sure I didnt cause any trouble .

But it was him who invited me to this party .

Taking a deep breath .

I stood and walked out the door .

The hallway was empty , and my tense nerves began to relax .

I had been to these kinds of events before , but I still never quite felt like I belonged Everyone was impeccably dressed , the men gentlemanly yet restrained , the women draped in diamonds and pearls , exuding elegance and grace .

Even the air felt luxurious .

Looking down at the sea of perfectly groomed men and women , I couldnt shake the feeling of being an outsider .

After all , I wasnt one of those born with aristocratic airs .

During my six years with Austin , he rarely brought me to events like this .

It wasnt just because he thought I wasnt good enough for them it was that I always seemed out of place among these people .

Every ume 1 showed up , it felt like self inflicted humiliation .

And of course , the high society women always whispered behind my back , knowing theyd never offend anyone from the Herrera family .

Laurel , I didnt expect you to show up A sweet , almost sickly voice called from behind me .

I froze for a second , then turned to see Rosemary in a white couture dress , her eyes narrowing with curiosity , her lips curling into a radiant smile .

She clearly despised me , but she still had the audacity to wear that fake smile .

How hypocritical .

I wasnt interested in wasting my time playing games with her .

I turned to walk away , Bun Rosemary blocked my path , her gentle smile still plastered on her face .

It was the same k kind of fake smile , but when Alex smiled , it didnt bother me the way hers did .

Dumped Austin , hilt Planning on seducing Alex next ? Laurel , I didnt think your skin could be this thick , she whispered , leaning in close , her voice dripping with mockery .