After saying that, I turned, hoping to leave this spot quickly.
However, the man leaned over as his gaze fell on the diamond ring in my hand. Suddenly, he let out a mocking laugh.
"Beautiful, why don’t you at least prepare a better lie before you speak?"
"Simon Pierce is the big boss of a top-tier company and you? Look at that rock on your finger. It’s bigger than my whole nose! And you’ve got the audacity to call yourself Mr. Pierce’s wife?"
"Everyone here is just looking to sell. If you don’t have a sponsor, you’re finished. But don’t worry, there are plenty of big shots here who’ll take a liking to someone like you… young, tender and still fresh!"
Before I could react, he reached for my wrist, yanking me forward as though to drag me into the shadows.
"Are you out of your mind? I am Mr. Pierce’s wife!"
"Don’t you dare treat me like this? He’ll never let you go once he gets back!"
I writhed and pulled, but my strength was no match for his, so I could not resist him.
The man’s face darkened with irritation. His free hand landed a slap across my cheek. "Mr. Pierce? He’s so affectionate with his wife, isn’t he? If you’re Mrs. Pierce, then who’s that?"
Still gripping me tightly, he turned my head toward the banquet hall.
In the banquet hall full of people, Simon wrapped his arms intimately around Serena’s waist. Holding a champagne glass, he walked through the sea of influential figures in the hall.
They looked every bit like a young married couple.
My eyes widened in disbelief.
Only then did I realize who called Simon away from me.
"Do you see now? That is Mr. Pierce’s real wife."
"They even wear matching dresses, so who are you?"
I stared desperately at the couples in dark blue dress and suit in the hall. I wanted to call for help but found my voice stuck in my throat.
A mouthful of blood spurted onto the ground and before I knew it, I was being dragged into the darkness by the man with the gold chain.
When the black cloth was lifted from my head, I found myself tied up in a dark room and the person standing in front of me was Serena Yates.
"Have you lost your mind, Serena?"
"If Simon finds out you tied me up like this, you’ll bear the consequences!"
I struggled and screamed, but she only laughed. "Lily Caldwell, you really think you’re still the one he cares about?"
"Without his permission, do you think I’d be bold enough to kidnap you?"