Chapter 6 42 % Tianas eyes turned red as she spoke , though not entirely from grievance .
Part of it was genuine as her overfilled jawline ached under Rosalies unforgiving grip .
But the rest was nothing more than a pathetic attempt at acting .
Rosalie suddenly let out a soft chuckle and released her hold on Tianas chin , her tone light and airy as she said , Relax , I was only joking .
Then , as if completely indifferent to the exchange , she casually reached into her purse , pulled out a sanitizing wipe , and meticulously cleaned every spot on her fingers that had come into contact with Tiana slowly , thoroughly , like she had just touched something filthy .
Tiana watched the entire display , her chest heaving with barely restrained fury , thinking , What the hell is that supposed to mean ? Is this washed up hag implying that Im filthy ? In that moment , she wanted nothing more than to lunge forward and claw at Rosalies face .
But the presence of the man standing behind Rosalie forced Tiana to swallow down her rage , her nails digging into her palms as she bellowed inwardly , Go on , you wretch .
Keep playing your little games .
Lets see how you clean up the mess when this blows up in your face .
Rosalie , entirely unbothered by the seething anger in Tianas eyes , even seemed to find amusement in it .
She tilted her head ever so slightly , offering a slow , deliberate explanation , Apologies .
I have a bit of a cleanliness obsession .
I cant stand the stench of cheap perfume .
With that , she flicked the used wipe into the trash can beside her , not even sparing Tiana another glance .
Tianas face burned one second flushed red , the next drained pale .

But even as fury boiled inside her , she forced an aggrieved look onto her face , her voice pitifully soft .
Mrs.
Galloway , I swear , youve got the wrong idea .
Theres nothing between Mr.
Galloway and me .
Rosalie , feigning confusion , blinked at her .
Didnt I just say I was joking ? Wow , youre really uptight , huh ? Cant even take a little teasing ? Tiana nearly choked on her own indignation .
Inside , she was screaming , Screw you , Rosalie ! Tiana gritted her teeth in frustration , seething inside .
She had thought she wouldnt get the chance to set Rosalie up this time , and the realization left her simmering with irritation .
But before she could dwell on her disappointment , Rosalies voice rang out again .
Julian may be blind as a bat , but even he wouldnt stoop so low as to pick up just any trash .
You … Tianas face twisted in rage .
But then , she suddenly remembered that there was someone behind Rosalie , listening to every single word .
And just like that , her fury melted into something else entirely pure , unrestrained satisfaction .
Tiana sneered inwardly , Rosalie , youre walking straight into this one .

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Dont blame me for making things a little more difficult for you .
She put on a hesitant , innocent expression and said , Mrs.
Galloway , how could you say that about Mr.
Galloway ? Calling him blind like that ? Rosalie let out a cold chuckle .
Being severely nearsighted isnt much different from being blind .
But fine , lets say hes not actually blind .
Even so , the fact that you of all people managed to be his plus one at those events is kind of insulting to me .
She pursed her lips as if deep in thought .
Then , her expression lit up with sudden realization .
Oh , I get it now .
I heard he only takes you to those run of the mill social gatherings .
But when it comes to the high profile , exclusive events , he always brings Alan instead never you .
1/2 14:54 Mon , 3 Mar Chapter 6 Fit 4270 A sharp pang shot through Tianas chest .
An uneasy feeling settled in her gut , warning her that whatever Rosalie was about to say next wouldnt be anything good .
And she was right .

Rosalie continued , Makes sense .
He may be blind , but hes not stupid .
He knows better than to bring an empty headed little fool like you to an elite gathering .
If you blurt out something embarrassing and offend the wrong people , hed be the one left dealing with the consequences .
Tianas face darkened .
You … But Rosalie wasnt done .
As for those lower tier events ? He cant be bothered to entertain people himself , so he drags you along .
Makes sense , doesnt it ? Waste not , want not .
And lets be honest cheap thrills have their uses in certain situations .
Her voice remained effortlessly calm , completely devoid of anger , as though she were simply stating cold , hard facts .
And that was exactly what made her words land like a knife to the gut .
After all , Rosalie added smoothly , the only real value you have in the Office of the Secretary is exactly that , isnt it ? Rosalie smiled a poised , refined smile , not at all like a scorned wife lashing out at her husbands little mistress .
No bitterness , no desperation .
Just effortless grace and an air of untouchable elegance .
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