Chapter 702 – The Scarlet Vengeance: Justice of a Framed Beauty Novel (Grace & Jason)

Filed To Story: The Scarlet Vengeance: Justice of a Framed Beauty Novel (Grace & Jason)

Grace had a comely face, and she wore light makeup that highlighted her eyes. She had her long hair in an updo with a few strands falling over her face. Her appearance today complemented her elegant temperament.

People would not find her unworthy of Jason when she stood beside him. On the contrary, her tranquility matched Jason’s beauty. Others would find the scene of them together a pleasant sight.

Some men looked at Grace with amazement, making Jason frown a little.

She looked beautiful today. It was not because of the clothes and jewelry she wore but her temperament and demure bearing.

One might not find her stunning at first glance, but one would find her pleasing to the eyes… It would be comfortable being around her.

This was probably her magic power. It made him seem more and more inseparable from her!

The look in the men’s eyes made Jason upset as though they were coveting a treasure he was carefully guarding.

“I’ll take you to meet some people later. Of course, maybe you knew these people five years ago,” said Jason.

Grace smiled, knowing that Jason had brought her to today’s banquet to officially announce her presence to the upper cla**.

Jason took her to meet some people, some of whom Grace had seen before. There were also a few others she had not met before. Grace greeted them amiably.

After walking around once, Grace said, “I’m going to sit down and rest.”

“What’s the matter? Are you tired?” asked Jason.

“I’m not tired. It’s just that my heels today are a little high, so the soles of my feet hurt a little after walking for a long time,” whispered Grace. With that said, she licked her lip with the tip of her tongue as if a little embarra**ed.

She was already a mother, but she had a unique charm whenever she made such a feminine gesture. Jason found it attractive.

His Adam’s apple could not help bobbing. Her little movement had awakened his desire. He would probably have his way with her again if they were elsewhere.

When they reached the lounge area, Jason was stopped by another man. Grace recognized that person as a tycoon involved in microchips. They often appeared in the newspapers, and Jason had introduced her to them before.

They seemed to want to talk to Jason about something, so Jason said to Grace, “I’ll go over for a talk. You can rest here.”

“Okay,” answered Grace.

After Jason left, she took a gla** of champagne from the waiter and looked around the fancy banquet as she sipped on As she looked around, she realized that many people in the banquet hall had their eyes on her. Most of them were women, and the look in their eyes ranged from curiosity, envy, to hostility.

Grace smiled faintly. Of course, she knew that since she wanted to stand beside Jay, she would have to endure more of such looks in the future.

She could put up with these looks!

Just then, Grace suddenly saw a figure and could not help feeling surprised.

My Gorgeous Wife is an Ex-Convict!

Hadwin Stephenson!

Hadwin Stephenson had come to the banquet today, and the person standing next to him was Katherine Jackson. Katherine Jackson was wearing the same gown she wanted to try on before this.

Hadwin Stephenson also saw Grace, and his expression could not help changing slightly.

Katherine Jackson looked at Hadwin Stephenson and could not help smiling. “You’re old friends with Mrs. Reed of the Reed family, aren’t you? Why don’t you go and say hello?”

With that said, Katherine Jackson took Hadwin Stephenson’s arm and led him to Grace.

Hadwin Stephenson walked up to Grace pa**ively.

“Hello, Mrs. Reed. I’m Katherine Jackson,” Katherine Jackson greeted with a smile on her face.

“Hello,” said Grace as she gave her a complicated look. After all, maybe Hadwin Stephenson and Lina would not have broken up if not for this woman.

However… there might have been other women even if Katherine Jackson had not appeared.

After all, what Hadwin Stephenson wanted more than romance was absolute control over the Stephenson family.

“Speaking of which, I have some relations with Hadwin and Mrs. Reed too. Hadwin’s ex-girlfriend seems to be your best friend, Mrs. Reed. I heard she’s not married yet. Aren’t you going to introduce your friend to some elites, Mrs. Reed?”

Katherine Jackson said with a smile, but she was being blunt with her words.

Grace looked at Katherine Jackson and saw that Hadwin Stephenson seemed to have turned pale under the lights.

“You don’t have to worry about that, Miss Jackson. Lina’s my friend. I’ll help her whenever she needs me. And I naturally won’t let anyone who wants to harm her off!” Grace said solemnly as she wiped the smile off her face, making her point to Katherine Jackson.

If Katherine Jackson wanted to harm Lina, she would definitely protect Lina and… not let Katherine Jackson off!

Katherine Jackson smiled. “With you protecting her, Lina will surely be alright. By the way, Hadwin and I will be going back in a few days to make preparations for our wedding. You’re welcome to the wedding dinner, Mrs. Reed.”

‘Wedding dinner?’ Grace’s red lips were pulled into a smile, and she looked at Hadwin Stephenson somewhat sarcastically. Since the man had decided to marry Katherine Jackson, why did he bother appearing in front of Lina and setting off waves in her heart when she was starting to move on?

Just then, another voice rang out. It was a woman in a red gown. She had on gorgeous makeup and wore expensive jewelry. She looked extremely flamboyant.

“Who do you want to protect as soon as you come back, Mrs. Reed? Speaking of which, Mrs. Reed, you came back from the dead after five years. You left Emerald City for five years and returned all of a sudden. Why don’t you tell us what you’ve been through the last five years?” she said.

Grace recognized the woman as Simona Menzie, the daughter of the president of a real estate company that Reed group worked with.

Real estate had been booming in recent years, so the Menzie family became nouveau riche. Their a**ets had increased tenfold. From a second-rate real estate company, it had become one of the top real estate companies in Emerald City.

Simona Menzie was also one of the women who had their eyes on Jason.

Grace had done her homework before coming to the banquet. She got some detailed information from Terrence and knew who was attending, as well as which women had shown an interest in Jay in the last five years!

My Gorgeous Wife is an Ex-Convict!

After all, you could only win battles by having a deep knowledge of your enemy.

Simona Menzie was followed by some of Emerald City’s socialites. Many of them had their eyes on Jason as well and were gathered to watch the show. After all, with Simona Menzie sticking her neck out, they were happy to see how things would unfold.

Seeing that Grace was quiet, Simona Menzie got even more aggressive. “Back then, you ‘faked your death’ to leave Emerald City and Mr. Reed. Did something happen? Someone said you left for some other man. Mrs. Reed, if you don’t explain, there’ll be a misunderstanding and your reputation will be affected.”

Simona Menzie said maliciously, implying that Grace had cheated on Jason with another man.

The socialites beside Simona Menzie were smiling with traces of curiosity in their eyes. After all, no one here knew what Grace had done in the past five years.

Grace looked at Simona Menzie coldly and suddenly sneered, “Someone said? Miss Menzie, why don’t you tell me who that someone is?”

Simona Menzie’s expression froze. She had not introduced herself but Grace called her ‘Miss Menzie’ right away. In other words, she knew who she was?

“Of course, it’s somebody else. I’m not at liberty to say who it is,” said Simona Menzie.

“Not at liberty? Miss Menzie, if you won’t say who it is, can I a**ume that this someone doesn’t exist and all this slander is coming from you?” asked Grace.

Simona Menzie’s expression changed as she said hastily, “I never said anything like that. Don’t you slander me like that!”

Grace said calmly and coldly, “Miss Menzie, aren’t you the one slandering me? Me leaving for another man? You said that yourself, didn’t you? You said someone else said it but you won’t say who it was. Legally speaking, you were the one who said it! You’ll lose if I decide to sue you!”

Simona Menzie’s face instantly turned grim. She wanted to embarra** Grace at first. She thought Grace would have nothing on her, but who knew things would become so serious?

“I… I don’t remember who said it. Mrs. Reed, there’s no need for you to be so aggressive!”

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