Eclipse gave a slight smile. "Apologize? Is she even worth it?"
Even though she smiled, her face showed no kindness, only mockery.
Robert grabbed Jessica's hand and glared at Eclipse. "Eclipse!"
Eclipse held a glass of red wine, looking down on the three people below her. She smiled, but there wasn't any fun in her eyes. "I think Mr. Benjamin needs to get his eyes checked."
She pointed at Jessica. "She's the daughter of a mistress, the one who made my mom hate my dad, and now she's taken over my dad, my home, my name as First Miss Rocelyn, and my fiancé. She's done all kinds of bad things, yet acts like she's innocent and sweet..."
"And now you dare to ask me, the victim, to apologize to her? Robert, are you really that dumb? Do you even have a brain?"
Jessica leaned weakly on Robert's chest, crying as Eclipse's words hurt her deeply.
Robert's face was red with anger. He looked like he wanted to scream at Eclipse. "You're nothing but a wild animal, always blaming others for your problems and wondering why nobody likes you. Eclipse, don't you have any shame?"
The other women in the room began to murmur in agreement.
"Mr Robert is right. Before accusing Miss Jessica, can you explain those photos?"
"Some people are really fake. They should look at their own actions before pointing fingers."
"What's the point of being pretty if your heart is ugly?"
Eclipse looked at the women, her eyes cold. They were all Jessica's friends.
It's normal to be jealous, especially when someone you thought was ugly suddenly looks beautiful.
That kind of change messes with people's heads. They wanted to rip apart Eclipse's pride and make her feel small, so they could laugh and stomp all over her.
They stood behind Jessica, their eyes filled with jealousy.
Eclipse smiled slightly and looked at Robert. "Is it that I have no shame, or are you two just disgusting?"
Robert's anger was clear, but Eclipse didn't care. She tilted her head and sneered, her voice soft but cold. "As my fiancé, on my birthday, you were with Jessica. When I was sick, you were with Jessica. When I needed you, you were with Jessica."
She paused, her smile fading. "You've given her clothes, bags, and makeup. What have you ever given me?"
Eclipse's gaze turned sharp, her voice colder than ever. "My fiancé spends all his time with my stepsister, and then has the nerve to say I should be more understanding. Robert, do you really think you have the right to judge me?"
Robert looked away, guilt flashing across his face.
Jessica looked panicked, her eyes red. "It's not like that, Eclipse. Mr. Robert and I are innocent. We never did anything to hurt you..."
But Eclipse wasn't buying it. "Innocent? Really? I don't believe a word you say."
Robert's face twisted with anger. "Eclipse, you're just cheap! I'm in a real relationship with Jessica, who is kind and gentle, unlike you. You'll be with any man who shows interest!"
Eclipse laughed, her eyes cold. "I'd rather be with anyone than be stuck with you."
Robert yelled, "Get out!"
Eclipse smiled, not really caring. "Don't worry, I have no interest in being part of your Jade family."
With that, she turned to leave.
Jessica watched her go, a small smile creeping onto her face.
Robert was still in shock as Eclipse walked away.
Before he could say anything, he heard a loud, angry voice. "Robert!"
He turned to see his mom, Mrs. Jade, fuming.
Realizing what he had done, his face went pale.
Mrs. Jade was shaking with anger. She had arrived just a little too late, and in his foolishness, Robert had ruined everything she had planned so carefully.
Mrs. Jade pointed toward the door Eclipse had left through and glared at Robert. "Go apologize to Eclipse!"
Jessica's smile disappeared.
She tried to say something, but Mrs. Jade looked at her coldly. "Jessica, Robert is engaged to Eclipse, and you were hanging on to him in front of her. Don't you think that's inappropriate?"
Jessica went pale, pulling her hand away from Robert. "I'm sorry, Mrs. Jade. I didn't mean to..."
Robert looked at her with pity, but then he turned to where Eclipse had gone and called out angrily, "Eclipse, wait!"
Before, no matter what he did, if he called, Eclipse would always come back.
But this time, Eclipse didn't even look back. She was done.
Robert's face darkened.
Mrs. Jade watched as Eclipse got farther away, realizing that the 20% of the company shares they had hoped for were now gone.
She raised her hand and slapped Robert, hard.
The sound echoed through the room, leaving everyone stunned.
Even Jessica was shocked.
Mrs. Jade hurried after Eclipse. "Eclipse, I punished that idiot for you! I know it's all his fault. Please give him another chance..."
But Eclipse just stepped away, dodging her touch.
Her face was cold as she looked at Mrs. Jade. "A smart person doesn't go back to a rotten old field, and that's exactly what your family is."
Like it ? Add to library!
Have some idea about my story? Comment it and let me know.
Mrs. Jade was not happy with Robert's behavior, but when she heard Eclipse being put down by him, she couldn't hide her anger.
But then, she quickly smoothed her expression back into her usual sweet smile.
"Eclipse, I know Robert has wronged you, but today is Grandfather's birthday. He has watched you grow up, and as a junior, you shouldn't be so unwelcome."
Eclipse's cold gaze swept over Mrs. Jade's kind face, and she smirked. "Mrs. Jade, you should know that it's not that I don't want to stay and celebrate with Grandfather Rocleyn, but Jessica won't give me the chance. Your son is also wholeheartedly protecting her. Do you think I haven't been harmed by them yet?"
Mrs. Jade remembered what had just happened and clenched her fists, trying to hide her anger.
She reached out to grab Eclipse's arm, but Eclipse dodged her easily.
"Eclipse..."
Eclipse stood at the entrance of the hall, just a step away from leaving the party. She looked at Mrs. Jade, her expression a bit blurry in the light and shadows, but her voice was icy.
"Mrs. Jade, even though you are older, some things still need to be clarified. You know what kind of person I am, and what kind of person Jessica is. Others might not know, but you, who have watched us grow up, should know better. Since you've allowed your son to choose Jessica, why waste your time on me?"
Her gaze sharpened as she continued, "Jessica has taken everything from me, and now I am alone. What does Mrs. Jade want from me?"
Mrs. Jade felt a chill at Eclipse's sharp words, her heart sinking and a hint of panic creeping in.
She stared into Eclipse's eyes, trying to read something in them, but all she saw was a calm coldness.
In those beautiful, clear eyes, there was no trace of the love she once had for Robert.
Not to mention love, there wasn't even a sign of pain or despair from being betrayed by someone she once cared about.
From the canceled wedding banquet to now, Eclipse seemed to have transformed, like a fire burning away everything until she was reborn in both looks and attitude.
Mrs. Jade had always known Eclipse was smart. In fact, she was better than Jessica in many ways due to her upbringing. But she didn't have Jessica's cruelty or her cunning ways.
Even when Eclipse loved Robert deeply, even knowing that Jessica was favored, she would never say it in front of her.
Now, however, she had pierced through this barrier with sharp suspicion, suspecting that she had motives.
Mrs. Jade was a woman who had been through a lot and knew that a girl's sudden change could only mean one thing: she had completely given up on the guy she once loved!
Standing before her now was the true First Miss Rocelyn, who lived only for herself!
Mrs. Jade felt anger rising in her, wishing she could slap Robert and strangle Jessica. If it weren't for the plan she hatched at the wedding that ruined Eclipse, things wouldn't have gone this far!
If she wanted to keep that twenty percent stake, today was probably her last chance.
Thinking about this, Mrs. Jade's face darkened, and her concerned voice suddenly rose for all to hear. "Eclipse, what nonsense are you talking about? You are the daughter-in-law of the Jade Family, the mistress of the Jade Family. Jessica is just a guest here. I'm here, and no one dares to kick you out!"
Eclipse looked at Mrs. Jade with surprise, a playful glint in her eyes. Robert might be foolish, but Mrs. Jade was a strong woman.
Jessica, who had been quietly watching, suddenly turned pale and said with red-rimmed eyes, "I didn't try to drive my sister away. She hasn't come home for days, and I was just worried about her..."
As she spoke, she looked at Robert with tear-filled eyes.
Normally, Robert would have jumped to her defense, but today, he just stood there with a complex expression of apology, then turned to look at Eclipse.
Jessica lowered her eyes, her pale face showing a look of being wronged. Her sharp nails dug into her palms, her heart overflowing with anger and confusion.
What was going on?!
Why did Mrs. Jade suddenly side with that brat Eclipse, and why did Robert stop defending her?
Robert remained silent, while the girls who had previously defended Jessica against Eclipse couldn't wait to speak up.
"Mrs. Jade, don't listen to Eclipse's nonsense! Jessica was just trying to bring her in, but Eclipse started hitting people and even stepped on Jessica, making her spill her drink..."
"Exactly! We all saw it; it was Eclipse who was wrong! Jessica is a complete victim!"
For a moment, the hall was filled with loud accusations from angry girls.
Have some idea about my story? Comment it and let me know?!
Check Out My Other Books Please
Vous aimerez peut-être aussi
Commentaire de paragraphe
La fonction de commentaire de paragraphe est maintenant disponible sur le Web ! Déplacez la souris sur n’importe quel paragraphe et cliquez sur l’icône pour ajouter votre commentaire.
De plus, vous pouvez toujours l’activer/désactiver dans les paramètres.
OK