Chapter 143 - A Lane Of Memories (1) (1/2)

Ch-142

”I guess, I am not late,” a female voice sounded from the door. Everyone turned their heads in that direction.

Cedric stiffened in his seat when he heard that voice. A hint of disgust and mockery appeared in his face which disappeared in a split second. He turned stoic and distant. How could he not forget that voice? That woman played him and almost made him a puppet in her play. A disgusted smirk rested on his lips.

”Eleanor, Order food for me,” Cedric said calmly.

Eleanor felt confused but did as he said. She sensed the change in his tone. And from his facial expressions and the reaction of the men in the room, she could guess what was happening around here.

She stoned herself and gave the orders to the waiters.

”I am sorry to disturb you all. But I think you won't think of me as a bother,” the woman said.

”Brother, I missed you,” the woman said and hugged Edward.

”Nathaira, I guess you shouldn't be here,” Edward said.

”Is this how you greet your long-lost sister?” She pouted.

Just like her name, Nathaira looked simple yet beautiful. She has big doe-shaped eyes, sharp features, heart-shaped plump lips, unlike those skinny beauties, she was neither skinny nor fat. She was just perfect for her height and structure. Nathaira was too curvy that made men fall at her feet.

Eleanor would be lying if she says she wasn't threatened by her existence. She felt threatened by her existence. But she trusted Cedric more than anyone. And… she could say that Nathaira wasn't just a pretty face but someone with skeletons in the closet. Eleanor could feel something was wrong. But on second thought, she realized she was being too judgemental. So, she stopped thinking about that.

”Why did you return from Celia?” Edward asked, feeling a headache on his way.

”I missed you. And I heard Ric is getting married. So came to wish him,” she said as she threw an unreadable gaze at Cedric but for which Cedric didn't even look at her, making her smile.

”Ric, why don't you look at me? Don't you miss me? After all, I am your ex,” she said as she walked towards him.

”Edward, do you have a sister?” Cedric asked, looking straight into his eyes.

”No,” he replied with a straight face.

”Does anybody know this lady?” Cedric asked everyone.

”Nope,” everyone said.

”Edward, tell strangers to leave. If not I would call security,” Cedric said.

”Ric, how could you say that. I am your fiance after all,” she said as she looked at him.

”A fiance, who tried to kill me, right?” he said in a tone full of mockery.

”I didn't…” she wanted to continue, but Cedric already pressed the button.

In less than three minutes the security came in and dragged her away.

”Ric!” she yelled as they dragged her.

”It's Mr. Emerson for you!” he said to her in a cold voice. Nathaira felt a chill in her spine when she heard his angry tone. This was the second time she heard his angry tone.

Eleanor was shocked at his voice. But she knew she shouldn't let him be angry and let him ruin this party.

She stood up and hugged him, locking her hands at his back. Cedric was stunned at her sudden action. She was never a person who would take an initiative. But she took it. He was scared to show his darkest side to her. If he was angry he might even kill people, if needed. But… Instead of running away from the face of his anger, she embraced him and his anger calmed him and it.

”Shh… she isn't worthy of your energy,” Eleanor soothed him with her sweet voice. Standing on her tiptoes, she pecked his lips, but Cedric was too desperate for her, he deepened the kiss and didn't break until she was out of breath. When he opened his eyes and saw, he found her lips were bleeding but still smiling at him.

What did he deserve to have this woman? She was everything he needed. Nathaira, who was stopped at the door, was shocked at Eleanor's stunt.

She couldn't help but snort at Eleanor's action. She cursed at her saying she was shameless in her mind. But she couldn't say anything to her. Gritting her teeth, she walked away in anger.

Nathaira couldn't help but curse 'them'. They didn't do a good job of breaking them up. If they did their job better, she doesn't need to return to Lucren. But she needs to. She needs to meet them first and gather information on this bitch. If not, she wouldn't have Cedric or the title of Mrs. Emerson. She needs to do something about it. She couldn't let it go that easily. With an uneasy feeling, she walked out of the restaurant and returned to her apartment instead of Callan's mansion.

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Back in the hotel…

The room was in dead silence. The waiter left to get the orders.

”I am sorry,” Cedric said as he wiped the blood on her lips.

”It's fine. You didn't hurt others or yourself,” she said with a smile.

”Despite the years, you couldn't control your anger. I guess you need treatment,” Valene said, for which Cedric threw a glare.

”I am being serious. Just now you hurt her. I don't want that to be repeated,” Valene said.