Room for You
Chapter 15

Anastasia smiled glacially. “Do you really want to know? I'll tell youthen. The person that my mom saved back then was actually Elliot.”Hayley was stunned and overwhelmed by horror, wondering whether itwas truly Anastasia’s mother who saved Elliot. No way! That was toomuch of a coincidence! If it was true, Anastasia could probably make thePresgrave Family repay her even though she wasn't aware of whathappened that night. “Therefore, I'm warning you not to piss me off;otherwise, I'm going to be the one who'll end up as the young mistressof the Presgrave Family,” Anastasia warned Hayley. Hayley shivered inhorror at that moment, clenching her fists as her fear took over herrational mind. “Anastasia, I'm sorry for what happened back then.Would you please forgive me?” Hayley guiltily begged for forgiveness.“You want my forgiveness?” Anastasia sprinkled the water droplets atHayley on her hands by flickering with her fingers. “You wish!” AlthoughHayley blocked the sprinkle with her hand, her face still ended upgetting inevitably wet. Having her eyes glued to Anastasia as shewalked away, she was taken over by the rage and grudge. WhileAnastasia's appearance was especially eye-catching to many men in thefair, Hayley was reminded of her popular good looks during theirchildhood. Anastasia, I will never let you marry Elliot! He is mine andonly mine! Hayley clenched her fists at the thought of that. WhenAnastasia returned to the table, she sexily flickered her hair around herear. Then, she looked up once again, only to meet the man’s eyes oncemore when the illuminating candlelight shone on them and made themlook like black obsidians. On the other hand, it seemed to Elliot that thelady was like a shining pearl that glowed in the dark as her beauty andelegance drew the attention of every other man who laid eyes on her.However, little did Anastasia know that she was one of the mostbeautiful socialites attending the jewelry fair. Not long after that, Hayleyreturned from the washroom as well, pretending to look sympathetic asshe made her way to her seat next to Elliot. Unlike her insolent andhaughty attitude in the washroom earlier, she now appeared to be aninnocent lady who needed a man to protect her, which disgustedAnastasia and killed her appetite. Thus, she quickly grabbed herself aglass of water to keep herself together. “Miss Tillman, this is the beefsteak with truffle that has just been served. Would you like to tasteone?” John got her a glass of water. “Thanks.” Anastasia smiledgratefully in response. When they were done with dinner, the ensuingsession was used to introduce the banquet's theme. However, Anastasiamade her way to the balcony alone with her glass of red wine, probablybecause she was the only person without company that night. Glancingat the city view that looked like a golden paddy field that shone in thenight, she couldn't help but feel sad about the fact that people tendedto lose themselves in the process of pursuing wealth in modern society.“Why are you here?” A deep voice from a man was heard. Without evenlooking back, Anastasia knew who was talking and sluggishlysniggered. “What's wrong? I had to report to you before I attended thisjewelry fair?” “Who is Nigel Manson to you?” Anastasia turned aroundin surprise, gazing at the attractive man who was holding a glass of redwine in his hand with a frown. “You know Nigel?” “Yes, I do.” Elliotcalmly answered, to which Anastasia wasn't surprised at all. After all,she believed the reason Nigel was invited to a jewelry fair like this onewas probably because of his wealthy and influential family. For that, shedidn't think it was surprising for both men, who were a part of theupper-class society, to know each other. “You haven't answered myquestion. Who is Nigel to you?” The man behind Anastasia refused togive up asking his question. Anastasia sipped her red wine. “Whyshould I tell you?” She then walked away without bothering to wait fora response from him, feeling disgusted about his position as Hayley'sboyfriend. While the lady was walking away, Elliot was left behind,squinting with a darkened expression on his face. Meanwhile, Hayleywas chatting with a socialite among the crowd when she noticedAnastasia leaving the balcony. Knowing that Elliot was also there, shecouldn't help but feel jealous of the lady. Was Anastasia trying toseduce Elliot? Then, she caught a glimpse of Elliot leaving the balcony aswell, just when an idea sprang to her mind and prompted her toapproach Anastasia with her glass of wine in her hand.