Sadie squinted her eyes and moved toward Hannah.
“What a shameless whore! Really, you’re that desperate for companionship? Who do you think you are, showing up in a place like this? Everyone knows what you’re after.”
Hannah lifted her head, locking eyes with Sadie. Just then, Declan and Eliana joined them.
Hannah shot Sadie a fleeting look, choosing not to engage.
With a delicate smile, still clutching Declan’s arm, Eliana offered, “You know, they sometimes bring in renowned artists and models for performances at charity events.”
“Oh!” She quickly covered her mouth with her fingers, adding, “That just came to mind, Miss Moore. I didn’t mean to imply anything else.”
Unimpressed, Hannah looked at Eliana squarely and said, “If you’re insinuating that I’m here to catch a wealthy man, just say it. No need for beating around the bush.”
Eliana feigned a hurt expression.
“I truly didn’t mean it that way, Miss Moore.”
Sadie interjected, raising her chin proudly, “Don’t think Eliana’s as malicious as you. And even if she did mean it, so what? She’s just stating the obvious!”
Puffed up with self-righteousness, she continued, “You must realize by now that your days of luxury are over. Is that why you’re here?
To trap another wealthy man? Especially with so many high-profile attendees today?”
As he glanced at Hannah’s opulent attire and processed Sadie’s remarks, Declan’s expression grew colder.
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In a low voice, he said, “I’ve given you enough money to live comfortably for the rest of your life. Why are you here? What more do you want?”
Hannah retorted, her voice icy, “You were the one who betrayed me first. The settlement from our divorce is mine to use as I please.
It’s none of your business.”
Sadie scoffed, her eyes scanning Hannah’s outfit before sneering at her, “Some people are never satisfied. Claiming marital assets? Don’t make me laugh. That money is all Declan’s.”
Increasingly audacious, Sadie’s voice climbed, attracting the attention of the newly arrived guests.
“Some women are so pathetic, they couldn’t live without a man and continue to prowl for men immediately after a divorce.” Sadie’s eyes narrowed into slits as she glared at Hannah.
“Not everyone is as fortunate as Eliana, boasting a top-tier education and influential international standing, let alone her well-educated family. Or even me. I may not be overly talented, but I was born into the Edwards family. A class apart from people like you.”
Her voice dripping with disdain, Sadie added, “You appear to count on your looks and body to gain favor and request even an ounce of respect.”
“You’re not wrong,” Hannah said, a sly smile forming on her lips.
“You’re quite aware of your lack of talent, aren’t you?”
“Excuse me?” Sadie’s face flushed with anger.