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“That’s nothing. That dress Catalina’s wearing is the newest Elie Saab couture. He gave it to her. It costs 100,000 dollars.”
Catalina listened, her hand resting on Brayan’s arm, her smile glowing.
“By the way, Brayan, I saw Ms. Griffin earlier,” Catalina said.
Brayan raised an eyebrow, knowing who she meant.
“She didn’t look dressed for an event like this. I figured she was here making a delivery or something…”
He didn’t say anything, so Catalina went on. “She’s still your wife, technically. Kind of sad, seeing her running deliveries just to get by.”
“That was her choice,” Brayan said coldly.
He didn’t look surprised at all. “No degree, no credentials, and spent years just being a housewife. What kind of job could Jennifer get?”
Just then, a wave of murmurs came.
“Hey, who is that gorgeous woman with Mr. Cruz? Does anyone know her?”
“No clue. Maybe some up–and–coming actress,” one replied
“Please. She’s way beyond those starlets,” another commented.
More people joined the gossiping.
Just being there with Peter was enough to turn heads. The black velvet gown hugged her figure perfectly, showing off every curve. Her curls
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were pinned up in a stylish updo, with a sparkling black–and–white diamond hairpiece tucked in. It is the priciest piece from the Melody Series.
Brayan thought she looked familiar. Then she turned.
“Jennifer?” Catalina, Elise, and Ally all gasped.
Brayan didn’t say a word, but his eyes lit up.
It was the first time he saw Jennifer wearing deep red lipstick, classy, not flashy. He couldn’t tell if it was the stylist’s work or just Jennifer herself.
“Wow, looks like Ms. Griffin’s already landed herself a new sugar daddy. And I was worried about her…” Catalina said lightly.
Brayan listened, looking uncertain.
Everything Jennifer wore tonight had been borrowed from Peter. She hadn’t come to watch Brayan and Catalina bask in their affection, but she wasn’t going to run.
Brayan glanced at Jennifer for just a second before looking away like she wasn’t there. He stayed focused on Catalina, matching her steps.
His smile was soft and indulgent, something Jennifer had never seen from him before.
Her wish for him to notice her, to really see her, slowly tu…ed into bitter frustration.
She stepped away to the restroom, trying to pull herself together. “Stop thinking about it. You already decided to divorce him,” she muttered to herself.
By the time she came out, the pain in her feet was getting unbearable.
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She hardly ever wore heels, and these were rubbing her skin raw. Turning to check, she nearly lost her balance. Someone caught her just in time.
“Than…” The word barely left her lips before her eyes met Brayan’s.
His smile threw her off for a second, and his eyes were deep and clear like polished gemstones.
Standing this close, staring right at him, made her stomach tighten.
She tried to pull her arm free, but his grip remained firm.
“You don’t have to do all this just to make me jealous,” Brayan said coolly.
After a sneer, he added, “Playing hard to get? That’s a pretty cheap
move.
With that, he let go of her arm, handed her a Band–Aid, and walked into the restroom without looking back.
Jennifer didn’t even get the chance to explain. She hesitated, then used the Band–Aid.
The pain in her feet eased, but her frustration grew.
Back in the hall, Jennifer found herself zoning out at the buffet table. She had no idea how long she had been standing there.
Elise and Ally walked up beside her.
“Too many fancy dishes? Don’t know where to start?” one of them teased.
