when she left he went crazy (Hope and Christopher)
CHAPTER 122

When she left, He went crazy

Chapter 122 I Didn't Invite You!

Chapter 122 1 Didn't Invite You!

1 was drinking milk when I heard Elissa's last words floored me. I choked hard, coughing as I tried to catch my breath. Once I recovered, I playfully poked Elissa's cheek. "Can you have a little self-respect?"

"Eight figures, I can't handle it, but you can," Elissa said dreamily, clearly overwhelmed by the thought of the money "Honestly, for that kind of cash, a little compromise isn't such a big deal. Besides, Evelyn Valence is his dad's woman. Nothing could've happened between them."

"Get that idea out of your head," I responded firmly.

As Elissa and I were preparing to head out, I dropped a bombshell. "By the way, Brenda is still pushing for Christopher to marry Evelyn Valence."

Elissa, fastening her high heels, looked at me in disbelief. "What? She's been in a coma for so many years, practically brain-dead, and didn't she have a huge fight with Evelyn Valence the other day? Now the mother and daughter are on the same side again?"

"Who k

knows." I said with a shrug as I picked up my bag and opened the door.

Elissa's imagination ran wild. "Do you think there's something more sinister going on?"

I asked, "Like what?"

Elissa s eyes widened as she speculated. "Like Charlie, Brenda, and Evelyn all getting involved in something kinky?"

Her words were outrageous, and she even backed them up with twisted logic. "The mother and daughter sharing one man. What else could explain their sudden truce?"

My eyes widened in disbelief as I glanced at Elissa. No way."

"Mrs. Valence definitely has some unique tastes," Elissa remarked just as we stepped into the hallway. The door at the other end opened, and Jerry looked out with a mischievous smirk.

I groaned internally. Why did Jerry always show up when the topic of the conversation got kinky?

I glared at him helplessly. "Do you have a habit of eavesdropping?"

"I'm in my own home." Jerry replied, his hair tousled, adding to his laid-back, unruly vibe. "This is "This is listening openly."

Not being as quick with words as Jerry, I didn't bother arguing. "Fine, we have errands. We're leaving."

Jerry called after me. "Where are you headed?"

"Got some things to take care of," I replied tersely.

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"Wait," Jerry said, disappearing back into his flat. He reappeared with a dress box, handing it to me lazily. "Wear this tonight."

"Okay," I agreed. Being Jerry's date and having him provide the dress was no big deal, so I accepted it without a second- thought.

Jerry glanced at his watch. "Meet here at five."

It was already past two. With evening rush hour, I'd have to head back almost immediately after arriving wherever we were going. "That is impossible." 1 protested. Jerry smirked. "Possible."

Thinking about the recording Jerry had, I had no choice but to agree. Looking for an office would have to wait another day.

When I returned home with the dress, I saw a message from Elissa: [I'll keep looking. If you finish early tonight, call me anytime, and we'll celebrate your birthday.] [Okay.]

After replying to Elissa, I got a call from Cecil. Cecil asked if I had time for dinner tonight. I declined. The banquet would end late, and I wouldn't make it in time for dinner.

Later, I transferred the money Christopher had given me back to him, then went into the bathroom to wash my hair and take a shower. Just as I finished changing into the dress, there was a knock on the door. I opened the door to see Jerry still in his casual clothes. "Let's go."

Jerry's gaze fell on me, a look of amazement in his eyes, and he smirked. "Nice collarbone."

I replied, "Thanks."

Such a specific compliment was very much Jerry's style.

But strangely, this kind of comment could easily come off as sleazy, yet Jerry's version sounded no different from You look nice.

It didn't make me feel the slightest bit of resistance; instead, it felt like a genuine compliment.

Jerry's car matched his personality perfectly-a flashy Pagani sports car.

When we arrived at the hotel entrance, the security guard's eyes lit up, just like Elissa's did when she saw the extra money in my bank account today.

Jerry, still maintaining some gentlemanly manners, tossed the car keys to the security guard and personally opened the car door for me, though his words were as sharp as ever. "Take it slow. If you fall, it's fine, but the dress is expensive."

I recognized this dress as a high-end custom piece from a certain brand when I saw it at home.

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Many celebrities couldn't even borrow it.

Although Jerry's words weren't pleasant, they were true. The company was in the startup phase, and money was needed everywhere. I couldn't afford to ruin the dress.

I carefully lifted the hem of the dress to avoid stepping on it with my high heels, nodding. "Got it."

Jerry was taken aback. "Why are you being so obedient?"

I said, "I'm just plain broke."

Jerry asked, "Mr. Valence doesn't give you money?"

I pursed my lips. "He's always been generous with money."

Just stingy with affection.

And now that I would become his ex-wife, no matter how generous Christopher was, it had nothing to do with me.

Jerry raised an eyebrow but said nothing more, leading me inside.

Suddenly, I remembered something and asked, "The other day at the party, you didn't have a date either. Why do your need one today?"

Jerry explained nonchalantly, "They doesn't pressure me to get married."

It seemed that today's birthday party host was very close to the Hammer family,

Soon, I found out whose party it was.

Kimberly's birthday party.

I was rather surprised. It never crossed my mind that Kimberly and I marked our birthdays on the same day.

While such coincidences exist, it underscored how disparate people could be. This lavish affair spanned an entire floor of a six-star hotel, swarming with opulent and eminent guests. Kimberly was undeniably the evening's luminary, while I played the humble companion.

Within the opulent banquet hall, the lights sparkled brilliantly, illuminating a veritable constellation of celebrities. There were even more unfamiliar faces here than the party last time.

The moment Jerry entered, a crowd surged towards him. It was evident that they revered the Harris family greatly, evident in their journey from Maple Valley.

Two young men seemed particularly chummy with Jerry. "Dude, we were starting to think you'd vanished. Turns out you're here in Jacquar?"

"Seriously, Jerry, how could you ghost us like that? If not for Kimberly's bash, we'd still be in the dark."

"Beat it," Jerry jested, his eyes gleaming with unrestrained joy. He turned to introduce me. "These guys are my buddies:

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from way back."

I smiled at the two men. "Hello."

They were clearly taken aback, casting astonished glances at Jerry before quickly recovering to smile back. "Hey, are you Jerry's girl?"

Momentarily flustered, I scanned Jerry's face for answers, silently inquiring what was happening. I had only agreed to accompany him, not to masquerade as his girlfriend.

Jerry caught their insinuation with a dismissive glance. "Around others, she's my girlfriend. Just call her by her name, Hope Royston."

About to voice my objection, I noticed Christopher and Kimberly entering together, flanked by an unfamiliar middle-aged couple. The man carried himself with a refined and amiable demeanor, while the woman radiated a timeless nobility, her elegance seemingly untouched by age. They exuded an odd familiarity. The woman's affectionate gaze as she tenderly adjusted a stray lock of Kimberly's hair reminded me achingly of my own mother.

The resemblance to my mom, down to that very expression, rendered my eyes misty. Lost in this reverie, I didn't realize they had already approached us.

Christopher's gaze towards Jerry and me was frigid, capable of sending chills down one's spine.

Kimberly, who had been beaming moments earlier, turned frosty upon seeing me. "Hope Royston, what are you doing here? I don't recall extending you an invitation!" Chapter Comments

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