Chapter 16

Chapter 16 Act Two Regina's face burned with humiliation when she caught the murmurs from the guests They must have known by now that she wasn't properly invited.

'See that origami lantern hanging from the lamppost over there?' Darya pointed helpfully. 'It's a minicamera And that gorgeous-looking bird feeder facing the pool? Another camera.'

Her smile turned lethal. 'I happen to know the organiser. If you insist on claiming I pushed you into the pool the first time, why don't we go take a look at the security footage?"

Regina shrank back, using Micah's body to shield herself from view.

Beyond mortified, she wished she could faint right now.

Darya's phone started vibrating in her purse.

She checked the message.

A mysterious smile slowly spread across her face.

'Don't worry. Show's not over yet. This is just Act One.'

With that, she strolled away.

Some curious guests followed her at a distance, eager to find out what Act Two would be.

Micah stood where he was, face dark, lips pursed.

Regina waited for the crowd to disperse before speaking.

She put some distress in her voice. 'Micah, I'm cold.'

He'd picked up the tux jacket but made no move to hand it to her.

Standing at 185cm, he towered above Regina and could easily pin her with one icy glare.

'Darya'didn't push you.'

It was a statement, not a question.

'She did...the second time,' Regina kept her eyes on the floor, mumbling.

Her hair was still dripping wet, and her rented gown was ruined, but she had more important things to worry about right now.

'I'm not talking about today.' Micah's voice was cold enough to freeze the air around Regina.

Maybe that was why she was feeling light-headed.

'I don't...I don't know what you are talking about.'

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