Chapter 42 - A Friend’s Betrayal (2/2)

“What have you taken me for?  What did you think I was?” She thought it was a friendship. The angel-like, beautiful Diana — that was Trisha’s most enormous pride. Trisha had always dreamt of Diana’s life.

“How can Diana make her friend miserable?” Trisha’s lonely voice quivered pitifully.

You said we were friends. She hoped Diana would realize her choice was a mistake and regret them. She hoped Diana would realize that she hurt her, and apologize, and reconnect just like the old times.

But Trisha knew. She knew, from the very beginning, their lives were worlds apart.

***

From now on, I will not see Trisha anymore. Diana’s choice made her feel at ease.

The rainy season has begun, and it was more challenging to see Edwin. It was only right to take precautions as there have been many incidents due to the recent legacy issue, but somehow, her mind was stuck in an indecisive battle.

“It’s frustrating.” A sullen sigh escaped from Diana’s lips. She had spent most of her life imprisoned in the mansion, contrary to Edwin, who was a free man, and she was a little envious. He possessed the privilege of traveling the world as an ambassador, but somehow he still felt impatient.

“It’s a stupid idea.” Soon, Diana settled her conflicting thoughts. She had confidence that Edwin wouldn’t forget Diana while he was enjoying the outside world. It was simply foolish to doubt his sincerity, most evident in his gazes towards her. At least Edwin, Diana presumed, was not a pretentious man.

“Lady, we have a visitor,” Charlotte informed her.

“Did we have any guests today? Who is it?”

“Lord Jerome Hayden.”

It was a name that she didn’t remember.

“Did you know anyone like that?”

“I haven’t been around, but I’ve heard rumors,” Charlotte continued carefully. “The rumor has it that he is quite a celebrity. He is a lawyer from the government office. But he does more than defense. Maybe he is here to do your work, but the fees are highly evil.”

Only then did Diana become curious. Did he come here after discovering the inheritance issue?

“I was told to show you this.” Charlotte handed over a black handkerchief. The handkerchief looked familiar in the eyes of Diana. It was an unforgettable sign of Edwin, and it shows his initials embroidered on the edge of it. Immediately, Diana realized who sent Jerome.

“Should I send him back?” Charlotte asked.

“No.” He was the one who brought Edwin’s mark. Whoever he was, it was worth a meeting.

“Please make a seat in the reception room. ”

“Yes, young lady.”