NovelOnlineChapter 381 "That wasn't mentioned." Yasmine shook her head with a slight frown.
Rebecca was only there for fun. Mask or no mask, she probably had no idea who most of the attendees were.
Seeing how distracted Yasmine and Vespera were, she whispered, "What's up? Is something wrong with this ball?" Yasmine thought about it. She relaxed before saying with a smile, "I've dealt with Mrs. Dawson very often. She's a great philanthropist.
"Whether it's her or her husband, both are highly regarded in society and aren't running sshady pyramid scheme. Although things are a little strange today, there's no need to be nervous." Vespera added, "While what you said makes sense, you never really know someone. Since we're both suspicious, we should be on our guard." Yasmine exclaimed, "Oh, look around! This place is full of wealthy socialites. Everyone in Halewick knows this place belongs to Mrs. Dawson. If she was up to something, surely she'd pick somewhere more remote-like a place in the mountains." "It's better to be on our guard." Vespera insisted on remaining cautious. She took one look at the wine in Rebecca's hand and reached for it. She even put her own glass aside.
Yasmine gazed at Vespera in silence. Wasn't that a bit much? Would Emily serve poisoned drinks in the hall? Did Vespera suspect that Emily wanted to poison everyone in the banquet hall? Was Vespera out of her mind? Although Yasmine was secretly making fun of Vespera, she stared at the wine glass as she was about to take a sip. Despite having taken a sip earlier, she decided not to drink anymore.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWhile Yasmine, Vespera, and Rebecca were chatting earlier, a few other guests gradually began to arrive.
All of them were dressed to the nines, looking glamorous in their jewelry. The young women looked radiant and gorgeous, and even the older ladies exuded elegance.
Since all the attendees were wearing masks and donned in makeup, it was hard to tell who was who.
"Do you think Mrs. Dawson realized sof the women here are sworn enemies, so she decided to add a last- minute twist and make everyone wear masks?" Rebecca glanced at Felicia. "Such as you and that old cougar." Vespera couldn't help but smile. That was true-perhaps there were others like her and Felicia, who had an awkward relationship with one another.
The other guests might be love rivals, business competitors, or weren't personally invited by Emily, such as plus- ones. Emily probably did not pay attention to that while planning the ball and only realized the issue once guests started arriving today. That was possible as well.
Yasmine only caught onto a certain phrase. "How do you know she's an old cougar?" Rebecca replied, "She looks like one." Yasmine was at a loss for words before saying lightly, "It's okay if you don't want to talk about it." The three of them stood there for a while before walking into the crowd.
Scto greet them, others cto chat. No one asked for names, as if they were going along with the mysterious atmosphere at the masquerade ball. Even if they had an idea of who they were speaking to, no one said anything aloud.
"We meet again." Suddenly, someone spoke up beside Vespera. Although she had no idea whether the person was talking to her, the voice sounded close enough. She had no choice but to turn around.
Besides, the person said, "We meet again." That sounded interesting.
As soon as Vespera turned around, she saw about five young women standing before her. The one standing at the very front was dressed in a white satin gown and wore a white mask with feathers. She cacross as a classy, elegant woman.
Wasn't the young woman Roxanne? If she had changed her style, Vespera would never have recognized her.
But since Roxanne mentioned that they had met again, and she also m wore the shairstyle as she did same! N during their previous two meetings, it was impossible for Vespera not to recognize her. "Hello." Vespera smiled politely.
But Roxanne did not return her smile and looked at her dismissively. Her words were even sharper. "I didn't think a slut like you would have the right to attend such a ball." Vespera never expected Roxanne to be so blunt right off the bat.
Nearby, even Rebecca and Yasmine couldn't help but turn around upon hearing Roxanne.
Who the hell was Roxanne? Where did she cfrom? How did she recognize Vespera?
Vespera did not lose her temper.
Instead, she smiled alluringly. Her m voice sounded sweet as she retorted, "Inever thought someone who I considered so well-mannered to be so rude. Are you just born bitchy?" Roxanne's neck becflushed. "You..." Roxanne wasn't the type to start a fight with others. But her friend told her that Yasmine was dressed in pink, and the woman next to her was most likely Vespera.
A few words from her friend was enough to make Roxanne head toward Vespera immediately. She e had recalled the humiliation she went through at Ashford. Even the other ladies who cwith O Roxanne weren't having it.
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