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She tried it on and felt it was suitable, then took a shower and went to bed. She hadn’t brought her notebook, so before falling asleep, she recited silently to herself, ” Countdown to leaving Vance Bradford, Day 22: I’ve blocked him, and now the world feels quieter. ” On Day 21, she woke up to find a new email in her inbox. It was from the school, informing her that her certificate of enrollment had been processed. Now she could schedule her student visa appointment.
Since the tour visa hadn’t come through yet, she planned to book the appointment later in Soliaridge, giving her time to prepare the required documents. The Schroeder family was hosting a banquet that day, and she figured they would be very busy, so she went to see the doctor on her own. When Desmond called, she lied that she had already finished the session and returned to the hotel. She reassured him that she would see him at the banquet that evening and insisted he didn’t need to pick her up. She could make her own way there.
In the afternoon, she returned to the hotel and took a nap. When she woke up, it was time to prepare for the banquet. She had no issue with makeup and hair, fortunately, she had brought some simple cosmetics. After she changed into the gown and did her makeup, Desmond called again, still intending to pick her up. Unwilling to trouble him too much, she lied that she was already on her way and would call him when she arrived at the venue. She was indeed about to set off. Once Desmond agreed, she headed out with her bag. The banquet was quite an extravagant affair.
She had passed by this place during her school days, thinking that it was magnificent and that entry required an invitation. What she hadn’t expected was to encounter Catherine here. Catherine stood waiting on the steps, and as Rebecca approached, they came face – to – face. Without Vance around, Catherine dropped all pretense, looking her up and down with a mocking expression. ” Even wearing that dress, you look like a mismatched mess. What are you doing here? ” There came another voice. ” Who are you talking to, Cathy? ” Aiden approached after hearing the commotion.
With someone else present, Catherine’s tone shifted to a more delicate one. ” Rebecca, are you here to sabotage Vance’s business again? Last time with Mr. Lemke’s project falling through, he was so worn out that he lost a lot of weight. This time, he’s finally negotiating cooperation with the Mueller family. Can’t you just give him a break? ” Ignoring Catherine, Rebecca lowered her head to send a message, telling Desmond she had arrived. F ‘ Are you messaging Vance? ” Catherine continued, her tone dripping with sarcasm. ” Why bother?Even if he lets you in, it’ll only make him a laughingstock. Know some shame and go back.”
“Some people just don’t know when to be content, ” Aiden scoffed. ” Here she is, living the good life at home, with everything provided for her, and still, she can’t sit still. She has to come out and embarrass herself. Even if she doesn’t care about her reputation, what about Vance’s career? Doesn’t she feel bad about that? As if it’s not Vance’s money being spent.”
Aiden’s tone was filled with contempt. Previously, he had resented Rebecca for not being worthy of Vance. Now, that hatred had become more concrete because Vance’s collaboration project with Pascal had fallen through. Rebecca found it puzzling. Why was she being blamed for the project’s failure at all? Had she forced those two to pretend to be a couple? ” You should go back. The Mueller family’s banquet is invitation – only. Each of us has an invitation letter, and you don’t. It would only cause trouble for Vance ; he’d have to explain who you are.
What if they don’t believe you and refuse you entry? That would embarrass him, ” Catherine said with a pleading look, as if entirely considering Vance’s interests. Aiden snorted, ” She’s just afraid Vance will abandon her. He comes to Arelmoor, and she follows. He attends the banquet, and she chases after him. It’s been five years. Doesn’t she care about his well – being at all? All she thinks about is maintaining her status.”
“Don’t say that about Rebecca, ” Catherine said, still wearing an innocent expression. ” I understand her anxiety.
Without Vance, how could she survive? Holding on to him is her only hope. That’s pitiful. ” Aiden was unimpressed. ” You’re just too kind – hearted. ” Vance’s voice rang out from behind them. ” What are you guys talking about? ” Rebecca was standing just two steps in front of him, but he didn’t realize that the woman in the apricot gown was his wife. He walked straight toward Catherine, looking over only when he noticed that both Aiden and Catherine were staring in the same direction. ” Rebecca? ” His eyes widened, but he quickly regained his composure.” You found your way here? If you had just told me, I would have arranged an extra invitation. ” His words carried a faint reproach that only Rebecca could detect. He was blaming her for rejecting his call and blocking him. And now, she had followed him there. Aiden firmly took Catherine’s side. ” This is our first time dealing with Mr. Mueller, so it wouldn’t be proper to impose it. ” The implication was clear. He was against letting Rebecca go inside. From a distance, Rebecca spotted Desmond coming out.
She was about to say that she had no intention of going in with them, but before she could, Catherine interjected, ” Maybe I shouldn’t go in? Let Rebecca take my invitation. ” She was playing the emotion card again, but Rebecca refused flatly. ” No need. I’ll go in by myself. ” Catherine grabbed her arm. ” If you do this, people will laugh at Vance. Just take my invitation.”
“I never said I’d go in with you, did 1 ? ” Rebecca scoffed. ” Relax. Even if you claim to be Vance’s mother today, I won’t expose you. We’re just strangers, and I’ll keep my distance, okay?
“Vance’s face darkened. ” What kind of talk is that?”
“Just speaking from my heart! ” she replied, grinning as she looked ahead. Vance followed her gaze to look over, and there Desmond approached with a girl. ” Hi, Rebecca. I’m Desmond’s sister, ” the girl said, casually linking arms with her. This was Desmond’s thoughtful arrangement, considering Rebecca’s leg inconvenience and fearing she might feel uneasy, so he had his sister come to support her. However, the girl’s enthusiasm was a bit over the top. Rebecca chuckled, and so did Desmond.
Denise Schroeder laughed heartily. ” Pardon my manners. I’m just so happy to meet Rebecca. Come on, let’s get inside. “
“Rebecca! ” Vance called out. Unfamiliar with Vance and his friends, Denise blinked. ” Are they your friends? ” Rebecca glanced at Vance, snorting, ” Not really. ” As they all wished, she’d stay far away from them and would not sabotage anything. ” Okay, let’s go, ” Denise said, smiling warmly at the group. ” Bye! See you inside! ” She really was that outgoing. As they moved inside the venue, Rebecca learned her name. Like her mother, Denise loved to dance and had watched Rebecca perform as a child.
She also mentioned an older sister named Tracy Mueller, explaining that while Tracy took their father’s last name, she and Desmond took their mother’s. If her friends hadn’t called her, she would have kept chattering endlessly with Rebecca. She told them, ” I’m accompanying Rebecca today. Have fun! ” Rebecca encouraged Denise to go with them, saying she would be fine sitting there, and Desmond echoed her sentiment. Denise promised to come back soon before joining her friends.
“Denise has always been spoiled since she was little – lively and a bit of a chatterbox, ” Desmond said, inviting Rebecca to sit down. ” She’s adorable, ” Rebecca said, genuinely charmed by Denise’s innocent vitality and energy. Desmond chuckled, ” Sit tight. I’ll get you a drink. Juice? ” She nodded. ” Yeah, thank you. ” Once Desmond walked away, Vance and his group entered, making a beeline for her. Vance led the way, the other two following reluctantly. His expression was far from pleasant, and his tone was sharp. ” Rebecca, what do you mean by this?”
“What?” She lay back in her chair, looking up at him defiantly. ” You and that dancer… What’s going on between you two?”
“Show some respect! He has a name. ” Catherine stepped closer, interjecting, ” Vance doesn’t mean to disrespect. You’re his wife, and being seen with another man in such a grand setting makes things awkward for him. Today’s meeting with Mr. Mueller is very important. ” Vance shot Rebecca a frosty look, as if silently agreeing with Catherine’s words. Rebecca was unfazed. ” I have a clear conscience. I don’t think I’ve done anything to embarrass him.
If anyone should be embarrassed, it’s those married men showing up with other women, right? And those women clinging to married men. ” Catherine winced. ” Vance…”
“Rebecca! ” Vance’s anger flared up, simmering just below the surface. ” Are you really going to make a scene here in public? ” Rebecca maintained her composure. ” Seems like you’ve got it all wrong. I’ve been pretending not to know you all, but you came over to bother me. Am 1 to blame for that? ” Catherine tried to sound reasonable. ” We didn’t come here to bother you.
