Chapter 3 My Secret
- This charity auction was a private event as many political leaders and people with high social status were in the invitation list. So, the only way to get in was through an invitation card.
- I was too caught up in getting back my mother's earrings and had forgotten to get an invitation card from that man.
- He has given me a blank cheque. But how do I get back my mother's relics if I can't even get in the hall?
- My heart started to panic but I remained my composure and replied, “I lost my invitation card. Can you make an exception for once?”
- “My apologies. No one is allowed to enter without an invitation card.”
- Due to this mishap, the line behind me had gotten longer. Among them were some familiar faces.
- They were looking at me as though I'm a clown. Some were full of curiosity; but some were disdain.
- Feng Shi smugged and said, “Ye Huan, I warned you that there'd be a day you come begging me.”
- That bastard was the last person on earth I'd ever want to beg. But the current situation left me with no choice.
- As I looked into Feng Shi's eyes, humiliation filled my heart. Right then, a middle-aged man approached us.
- He looked arrogant. Upon his arrival, the receptionist quickly greeted him, “Hello, Special Assistant Liu.”
- “Ms. Ye, I'm the special assistant for today's charity event organizer, Chairman Yu. You are our VIP guest, so there is no need for an invitation card. Ms. Ye, please follow me.”
- Special Assistant Liu ignored the receptionist and showed me a welcome gesture towards the VIP lounge instead.
- Feng Shi's expression was full of shock while Lin Luoluo grabbed Special Assistant Liu by his arms and asked, “She's a VIP? Sir, I think you've got the wrong person. The head of Ye family now is Feng Shi, not Ye Huan. So, your VIP should be him instead.”
- As soon as she finished speaking, Lin Luoluo grabbed hold of Feng Shi and stepped towards the VIP lounge.
- Seeing that, Special Assistant Liu nodded towards the security guards, and they came blocking the couple.
- “I'm sorry. Not just anyone can enter the VIP lounge. Please be aware of your status.”
- The man's mocking embarrassed Feng Shi and Lin Luoluo. Laughter could be heard behind their backs.
- Then, Special Assistant Liu walked to me and politely gestured, “Ms. Ye, this way please.”
- I was full of joy seeing how Feng Shi and Lin Luoluo got humiliated. But this sudden special treatment caught me off guard as well. In doubt, I followed the man into the villa.
- Special Assistant Liu left after he brought me into a private lounge.
- I breathed a sigh of relief with the thought of being alone. I couldn't stand being in the same room where people were throwing meaningful gazes to me because of my husband and his mistress' affair.
- In two years' time, a well operating company was brought down and my husband was having an affair; Not only was I living an aggrieved life, I had let my parents down.
- As I sat on the couch, it occurred to me that perhaps this VIP identification I was enjoying was given by that man. So, I sent him a message of gratitude.
- Time passed, but he did not reply after all.
- Throwing the phone back into my handbag, I rested my eyes while waiting for the opening of the auction.
- Around eight in the evening, the event started, and I entered the hall.