Room for You
Chapter 14

While the jewelry fair was held in a private exhibition hall with tightsecurity, the alleys and streets around the place were sealed withsecurity guards carefully verifying every guest who was invited to theevent. Meanwhile, Anastasia heaved a sigh of relief as soon as she wentthrough the security check with her pearl-beaded purse. After that, shewas ready to enjoy the privilege a VIP guest should have in the event,as she was ushered by a female concierge to the banquet hall. Soon,Anastasia found herself in a grand-looking hall where she could seerows of glass cabinets, but since the event hadn't begun, the guestswere invited to enjoy a buffet before they went on to take their seats. Itturned out that Anastasia’s seat was in the sixth row, which was a placethat everyone wished they had. However, little did they know Anastasiaconsidered herself lucky because her seat was initially meant for Nigel.While the other guests slowly filled the empty seats, Anastasia foundherself seated next to a man who seemed to be in his thirties. With hisshiny hair and branded outfit, it would suggest that he was no ordinaryman. At that moment, he fixed his eyes on Anastasia, replaceing herdifferent from the others, even though there were many other prettyladies around. “Nice to meet you, lady. My name is John Curtis. Here ismy name card.” John gave Anastasia his name card that read, “presidentfrom Deluxe Incorporated’. “Hi, I'm Anastasia Tillman.” Anastasiaintroduced herself with a polite smile. Meanwhile, there were twoguests who arrived late at the exhibition hall. Noticing two silhouettesof a man and a lady entering the place with their hands held together,Anastasia couldn't help but wonder who came late, but when shelooked up, she was instantly stunned to replace out that they were Elliotand Hayley. Oh, boy! We're living in such a small world. Anastasia staredat Hayley, who was dressed like an angel, tightening her grip aroundher waist as she could barely hide her hatred for the latter. On the otherhand, Elliot was wearing an expensive black suit and a pair of delicateslacks, which accentuated his strong and intimidating aura. At the sametime, every other lady, who had their eyes on the man, was all stunnedto see the president from Presgrave Corporation, but when theynoticed the lady who was accompanying him, they began to frown ather ordinary appearance and wondered whether she was his girlfriend.Nonetheless, they couldn't help but feel jealous of Hayley, wishing theycould be in her place instead. Anastasia pretended as if she wasn'taware of their presence and raised her glass, sipping the red wine in it.Nonetheless, Hayley observantly noticed Anastasia’s presence, instantlyfeeling stunned because she didn't expect that she would show up atsuch a high-class event. Who is she to attend this jewelry fair? Is sheeven qualified enough to be here? Not long after that, Elliot also noticedAnastasia's presence and was coincidentally arranged to be seatedopposite her. Thus, Anastasia had no choice but to reluctantly face him,no matter how much she didn't want to. The moment she looked up,she met a pair of charming eyes in the illuminating candlelight justwhen the man’s chiseled face and good looks came into view. With histhick and natural eyebrows, his attractive gaze and high nose bridgebecame even more noticeable, making him look even hotter. Oh god!How can someone ever be so handsome like him? Anastasia blinked andstared at the man who was also looking back at her at the same timewhile they locked eyes with each other for a few seconds. Soon, shesensed a pair of hateful eyes looking at her shortly before she realizedHayley was glaring at her. “Let's have a toast, Miss Tillman.” John triedto strike up a conversation with Anastasia. Anastasia raised her glassand toasted John, smiling at him as she would rather look at John thanElliot. Hmph! Since Hayley is my enemy, that makes her boyfriend myenemy as well. “Miss Tillman, you have to try this. Trust me. You'regoing to love the taste.” John was able to sense Anastasia’s enthusiasm,having a good feeling that he could win the lady's heart over. “Thankyou.” Anastasia picked up the pastry the man gave her and took a biteof it while revealing a sweet smile. In the meantime, Hayley seizedElliot's arm and coyly pointed at the desserts far away from her. “Elliot, Iwant that one.” The man then stretched out his long arm and broughtthe pastry to her, whereupon she proceeded to enjoy it. At the sametime, she occasionally gawked at Anastasia with glee to gloat at thelatter. Meanwhile, Anastasia rolled her eyes upward at Hayley,wondering how she managed to win Elliot's heart while making sure heobeyed her every wish. What's wrong with Elliot? I can't believe he istreating that lady like the apple of his eye. “Excuse me. I'd like to use thewashroom.” Anastasia felt an urge to answer nature's call as she stoodup and revealed her glimmering dress that accentuated her slim waist,which would take any man's breath away. On the other hand, John hadhis eyes glued to Anastasia, who was walking away, just when Elliotraised his glass and happened to notice the lady's presence. Oh my, it isindeed a surprise to see her here. “Elliot, I'll be right back. I need to usethe washroom.” Hayley rose from her seat as well and followed rightbehind Anastasia. While Anastasia was washing her hands alone in themagnificent-looking restroom, Hayley soon walked in and approachedher. “Don't tell me you got in here with the help of some man you'redating.” Hayley looked at Anastasia in the mirror and taunted her.“That's none of your concern!” Anastasia shot a cold gaze back at thehostile lady's reflection in the mirror. “I heard they were strict with theselection of their guests tonight. After all, no ordinary person stood achance to be here, and you're one of them, so how come you're here?”“What about you? You're not much better than I am, after all.” Anastasiamocked Hayley. “I'm Elliot's girlfriend, and that puts me ahead of you,”Hayley replied complacently. Anastasia grunted and said, “Would youbelieve if I said I could make myself his wife with just a word? Whatwould that make you?” “What do you mean?” Hayley's face

changed. Does she remember what happened that night?