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The two followed me into the private room. The eyes of everyone in the room immediately focused on the three of us.
Many of my business partners were there; they naturally knew my relationship with Blake.
But now, Blake stood behind me, and Daisy shyly looped her arm through his.
Blake’s eyes held a hint of indulgence, and he gently comforted her, telling her not to be afraid.
I chuckled inwardly. In my previous life, no matter how much I tried to please Blake, he always remained aloof and indifferent. It turns out he preferred this ‘innocent damsel‘ act.
“Vivian, this is..”
Someone in the room asked. I smoothed my slightly tousled curls and replied casually,
“Daisy. My boyfriend’s new girlfriend.”
Everyone’s eyes widened in disbelief. Blake’s face stiffened, turning an uncomfortable shade of purple.
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To ease the awkwardness, he stepped forward, pulled out a chair for me, and politely smiled at everyone, saying,
“Vivian loves to joke. Please don’t take her seriously.”
“Yeah, it’s just a joke.”
I gave them both a meaningful look, then decided not to embarrass them further.
Once seated, I busied myself chatting with partners about new Investment projects, maintaining professional appearances.
Blake and Daisy, meanwhile, were openly Intimate, laughing and talking.
When the food and drinks arrived, Daisy picked up her forks and began eating without a care.
Blake watched her tenderly, even reaching out to pat her back, urging her to eat slowly so she wouldn wouldn’t choke.
My heart ached. I remembered his art exhibition’s appreciation dinner in our last life.
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I hadn’t eaten all day and was dizzy from low blood sugar. I just wanted to grab some food from the table to feel better.
But he had slapped the forks right out of my hand, his voice stern.
“With so many people here, eating before everyone else is incredibly rude. What will people think of you? What will they say about me behind my back?”
I used to think that as an artist, he was just incredibly particular about table etiquette. Now I knew, his strict demands were only for me.
“Looks like our little sister is hungry! We don’t have so many rules here. Let’s all have a drink and eat!” someone in the crowd noticed Daisy’s actions and spoke up to ease the atmosphere.
“Daisy, you’re still young. Don’t drink alcohol. I’ll pour you some juice.”
Blake downed the wine that was originally in Daisy’s glass and then filled it with juice, placing it in front of her.
Everyone raised their glasses, waiting for Daisy’s move.
Daisy picked up her juice–filled glass, suddenly stood up, and her hand holding the glass tilted in my direction.
Instantly, the liquid splashed out, drenching my face.
Sticky liquid ran down my cheeks. Daisy rushed over with a wet wipe, vigorously scrubbing my makeup off while apologizing.
“Oh, I’m so sorry! I wasn’t stable, I was so clumsy! Let me help you wipe the juice. I’m so, so sorry!”
Daisy’s smug smile vanished in an instant; all her actions were clearly intentional.
I didn’t want to stoop to her level, but that didn’t mean I would always back down.
I grabbed her wrist, picked up my own drink, and splashed it all over her face.
She might have choked. I snatched the wet wipe she’d used to smear my makeup and shoved it into her mouth.
“Are you choking, little sister? Let me help you wipe.”
“Vivian, you’re going too far!”
Daisy burst into tears. Blake stepped forward and forcefully pushed my shoulder, pulling Daisy into his embrace.
“Daisy didn’t mean to do it. Do you have to be so petty? Someone as narrow–minded as you can only make friends with these uncultured, crude people who just drink and brag all day!”
Having been with him for years, I knew Blake’s emotional intelligence was usually high; he wouldn’t easily offend anyone.
But now, for Daisy, he had just Insulted every finance professional in the room.
“Mr. Blake, what do you mean by ‘uncultured, crude people? Isn’t that a bit Inappropriate?”
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Someone, offended by his words, questioned him.
“What’s inappropriate about it? What kind of depth do you people have? You just stumble into some money through luck Compared to us artists, you’re absolutely nowhere!”
Blake’s face turned red with anger, speaking recklessly. His words infuriated everyone present.
My face was grim. I didn’t hesitate, raising my hand and d
