Chapter 190
A graceful figure emerged from the car. The woman, in a short red dress that revealed delicate collarbones and long, slender legs, commanded attention. But it was her face that truly captivated. Her beauty possessed both innocence and allure, like a blooming rose, her eyes sparkling with captivating charm. Long, wavy hair cascaded down her back, swaying gently in the breeze.
Felicia froze, the name "Abbie" surfacing in her mind. She didn't know her personally, but Abbie's name had been mentioned twice on the bus. A few days earlier, on the return trip from Alverton, a fellow passenger had shown her a trending video of Abbie at a luxury brand event, representing them as a global ambassador. That's how Felicia recognized her. Rumor had it Stephan had spent a fortune on her.
Felicia felt a sudden sense of wrong timing. As she pondered this, Abbie also froze upon seeing Felicia—their second encounter. Their first meeting had been at Pristine Hall. Abbie, invited by Laurence for a role, had bumped into a fleeing Felicia in a hallway. Working in entertainment, Abbie, even while willing to work with Laurence, feared recognition and had kept herself covered. That's why she'd recognized Felicia, but not vice versa. But now, what was Felicia doing on Stephan's property?
Abbie's investigations revealed Felicia's connection to Arnold. The sensational engagement announcement at Pristine Hall and the revelation of Felicia as Khogend's long-lost heiress—everyone knew these explosive stories. Abbie clenched her hand, feeling a surge of nervousness. Stephan had kept his promise to "compensate" her after that day, but refused further meetings, leaving her uneasy.
Seeing Felicia, panic seized Abbie. She approached and greeted her first.
"Ms. Fuller?"
Felicia raised an eyebrow. "You know me?"
"I've heard of you. Ms. Fuller, your engagement to Mr. Lawson caused quite a stir. You two seem a perfect match; I truly envy you."
Abbie offered a faint smile, her gaze fixed on Felicia's reaction.
Felicia felt a pang of discomfort. She disliked Arnold and the association with him. "Perfect match?" she thought. She grimaced slightly but replied patiently, "Ms. Finch, since you know about it, you should also know the engagement was never finalized. There's no need for congratulations."
Abbie tossed her hair. A rising star with numerous endorsements, her face was ubiquitous on billboards. She anticipated even greater success. Felicia's recognition, therefore, seemed natural.
Abbie smiled thinly, lifting her chin. Her tone held a touch of arrogance. "Ms. Fuller, it's rather late. What are you doing here, at my fiancé's doorstep?"
Fiancé? Felicia was genuinely surprised. Rumors of Abbie and Stephan had circulated, but this confirmed it, with the added layer of an engagement. Felicia was stunned, but at that moment, Cloud, her dog, barked loudly from the villa.