The Billionaire Who Saved Me

No need to ask what Farrah’s expression was like at that moment. When she heard what Elice said to her, especially with the triumphant smile that this woman flashed on her face, really! Farrah felt the emotion instantly fill her chest. Growing. Overflowing and about to explode.

“Once again,” Elice said with a sweetness that managed to make Farrah’s stomach churn. “Thank you, Auntie. I wouldn’t be experiencing any of this without you.”

Farrah’s body was already shaking. You could see it on her red lipstick.

Elice waited in her smile. She wondered what Farrah would do. Would she adjust the bridal veil she was wearing or would she walk away with a face full of suppressed anger?

As it turned out, Farrah chose the latter. Although, of course, it was not easy for her. In fact, it took a great deal of effort when she reminded herself.

Calm down, Farrah. Do not listen to what Elice says. Ariel is far superior to Garrett in every way. Ariel is much more handsome and…

Ironically, Farrah could not really see Ariel’s superiority over Garrett at the moment. With all the inherited wealth he had? Ridiculous! Even her husband’s wealth could not compete with what Garrett had.

Farrah took a deep breath. She decided to leave without saying another word. Shame and anger had completely tied her tongue. She was truly emotional. She had not expected Elice to react to her remarks. Not to mention that Elice could hit her so precisely.

How could Elice say such a thing? She’s not like the Elice I knew before.Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

Because what Farrah remembered was Elice worshipping her with tears streaming down her face. Who begged and pleaded, hoping to be pitied. So that Farrah would give her blessing and permission for Ariel to marry her.

That. This was the Elice Farrah knew. The Elice who would shrink back when she raised her finger and pointed at her. The Elice who would shed tears when she was scolded and humiliated. This was clearly not the Elice. The one who stared back at her without blinking when she was mocked. Who remained calm without trembling at all when cornered. And even more surprisingly, she smiled beautifully when responding to her remarks.

Elice’s demeanor had successfully stunned Farrah. She wondered if this was the same Elice who used to be her son’s girlfriend.

And as Farrah’s trembling footsteps carried her across the event space, her eyes met Daphne’s at an unexpected moment. No need to ask. The older woman must have witnessed the scene just now.

So, it seemed only natural when Daphne raised her glass. She aimed it at Farrah and smiled.

To others, it might have seemed like a warm invitation from a mother to her daughter. But Farrah knew exactly what Daphne was talking about. The mother was clearly mocking her. Thanks to the color of her face and the woman’s expression, it wasn’t hard for Daphne to guess how the conversation between Farrah and Elice had ended.

Trying to keep her composure, Farrah took a quick deep breath. She tried to smile for all the guests and the cameras ready to capture every moment. No matter how embarrassing the incident was, Farrah did not want to look bad in the photos. Even if she cursed inwardly.

Damn it! So, Mom had already found her new ally?

It was not an exaggeration for Farrah to think so. In fact, when Daphne saw Farrah approaching Garrett and Elice, she was already convinced that something was going to happen. Or if nothing would happen, at least Farrah would do something to the newlyweds. So of course, Daphne did not let them out of her sight for a moment. Not forgetting to send signals to Carolus. To anticipate every possible outcome.

Daphne was curious what Elice and Farrah were talking about. Honestly, a tiny bit of worry rose in Daphne’s heart. But when she saw the look on Farrah’s face as she walked away, the worry vanished in an instant. Especially when she saw Elice. The beautiful woman’s face seemed relaxed, smiling at Farrah’s departure. It did not need to be explained, Daphne could guess what had happened. That for the first time Farrah had received a direct hit to the face.

So, she could guarantee how angry Farrah was at that moment. And it was extremely difficult for her to keep a fake smile on her face.

“What’s wrong, Ma? Why do you look so angry?”

No matter how hard Farrah tried to hide the anger she was feeling, Ariel and Kurt, as her closest people, certainly knew what was happening to Farrah. The woman’s angry, sad, and happy expressions had become their daily bread. And it was not hard for Ariel to guess that his mother was angry right now.

At whom?

It did not take long for Ariel’s curiosity to be answered. Because shortly after, Farrah let it all out. In a whispering tone.

“Angry?” Farrah hissed. “I’m not just angry. But I feel like exploding, Ariel. And it’s all because of that little woman. Ah! And your Nana too.”

Ariel held his heart. Despite the fact that Ariel and Farrah had agreed to stand shoulder to shoulder for a common goal, deep in his heart, Ariel always felt hurt when his mother spoke like that. Referring to Elice with demeaning terms was something he never liked.

“Don’t you know what she said to me earlier?”

Farrah reminded herself not to mention Elice’s name at that moment. After all, there were a lot of ears around. She did not want people to know the story of what had happened between them.

“What did she say to you earlier?” Ariel asked.

“You wouldn’t believe it,” Farrah hissed. “She thanked me. Because of me, she said she could get a richer and better man.”

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