Chapter 110 Dianaâs pov Having changed into our attire and applied makeup, Nora and I left the hotel. Marc and April, already dressed to the nines, were waiting at the entrance. They boarded the RollsâRoyce in the front, while Nora and I got into the Bentley following behind. Half an hour later, we arrived at the venue for the engagement ceremony â the grand hall at the heart of the Dark Moon Pack. The entire hall was transformed into a dreamlike crystal palace, with a massive crystal chandelier hanging from the domed ceiling, casting a soft glow.
On the central stage of the hall, an exquisite crystal piano adorned with countless gemstones emitted a radiant brilliance, playing enchanting melodies under the skillful hands of the pianist. The long table was adorned with flowers, fine wines, and a variety of desserts, with even the cutlery crafted from pure gold.
Every detail of the venue highlighted Nathanâs dedication to this engagement with Avia, a vivid reflection of love or lack thereof.
As soon as we entered the hall, Marc and April were surrounded by a crowd. Given their status, a bit of flattery and praise were inevitable. Uninterested in participating, I found a quiet corner with Nora.
âDiana, are you okay?â Nora cautiously observed my expression.
I paused, âWhy do you ask?â
âI was worried...â Nora bit her lip.
I nonchalantly smiled, âWorried that Iâd be upset about this engagement ceremony? No need. Nathan and I are completely done.
Whoever heâs engaged to or marrying has nothing to do with me.â
My expression remained calm as if discussing something unrelated to myself. Nora looked at me for a moment, seemingly confirming that I wasnât just putting on a brave front, and then breathed a sigh of relief.
âThatâs good! I knew someone as smart as someone unworthy.â.
âa wouldnât waste emotions on Nora grabbed two glasses of champagne from a waiter and handed one to me. Just as I took a sip, sensing the taste of oranges, I rushed to stop Nora.
But I was too late.
Nora smacked her lips and said, âThis wine tastes pretty good.â
âAre you okay?â I asked with concern.
âIâm fine...â Nora looked at me puzzled, then suddenly froze, lowering her head to look at the glass in her hand. âThereâs...
thereâs oranges in here?â
I nodded.
Nora was allergic to oranges, and it caused her to break out in a rash all over.
âWhat, what do we do?â Nora panicked.
âDo you have antihistamines with you?â I asked hastily.
âOh, oh, oh! Yes, I brought them!â Nora opened her purse and rummaged through it. then froze again â Iâm screwed âNora looked distressed âWhen I was reapplying lipstick in the car earlier, I took the medicine out and forgot it on the seat.
âIâll accompany you to the garage to get the medicine,â
âNo, no, no, I can manage on my own. Otherwise, Mare and April might not find you later.â
âAre you sure you can handle it?â I doubleâchecked.
âNo problem. I only took a sip, donât worry,â Nora said and quickly walked towards the entrance of the hall.
Ten minutes later, Nora called me.
âDarling, I might take a while to get back.â
Nora explained that although she took the medicine in time, she still developed a slight rash. She had to wait for the medicine to take effect and for the rash to subside a bit before returning âNo problem, rest well. If you feel uncomfortable, have the driver take you back to the hotel.â
âWhat about you?â Nora sounded particularly guilty, âHow can I not be by your side on a day like today? I canât let you watch Alpha Nathan get engaged to another woman all alone. I must... Oh, right!â
Nora changed the subject, âDid you invite a male companion? Is he here? The assistant who picked you up last night?â
âNo,â I sighed and looked around, not finding Moss. â...He probably hasnât arrived yet. Itâs only 8:50; 1 told him to be here before ten.â
âYou can pinpoint the time?â Nora was amazed. âNow Iâm curious about this peculiar creature you invited as a companion.â
In my mind flashed Moss, wearing protective goggles, in a serious pose among a pile of physiotherapy equipment, murmuring, âProbably a workaholic?â
âWhatâs his name?â
âHis name is âDiana!â
Just as I was about to tell Nora, a womanâs voice sounded behind me. I turned around to see Kate walking towards me with a group of young men and women.
Kate, Wayneâs niece and Nathianâs cousin, like Wayne, had made things difficult for me throughout the two years of my marriage to Nathan. The people following her were her henchmen.
On one memorable occasion, I was forced to kneel before them, serving them afternoon tea.
Now, it seemed Kate was here to make things difficult for me again.
To avoid Noraâs worry, I hung up the phone.
âWhatâs up?â When Kate and her entourage walked up to me, I asked casually.
âIt really is you,â Kate scrutinized my attire. âHow dare you come back? And dressed like this, so shabby?â
I couldnât be bothered with these recently graduated naive kids and turned to leave. A man who was two heads taller than me blocked my way.
âKate is talking to you, didnât you hear?â The man looked at me with a warning expression.
I glanced at him and said coldly, âMove.â
âA discarded woman like you, who was kicked out, has no right to order me around. My uncle is a Beta!â
âOh?â I raised an eyebrow, showing a keen interest. Then, in the manâs increasingly triumphant expression, I said indifferently, âNo recollection.â
The manâs face froze instantly, then turned red.
âNo recollection? How could you not remember? Itâs me! I amââ
âThatâs enough! Stop wasting words on her!â Kate glared fiercely at the man, who immediately shut his mouth.
Kate walked up to me, looking down at me arrogantly, every move reminiscent of Avia.
âI heard that after you were taken away by Alpha Marc of the Blade Moon Pack, you became his mistress?â Kateâs tone was full of disdain.
I raised an eyebrow slightly. It seemed that many members of the Dark Moon Pack still didnât know about my identity. Things were getting interesting.
âWho told you that?â I asked, not in a hurry to clarify my status.
âDoes it matter? Shouldnât the focus be that, as a lowly mistress, you have no right to attend my cousinâs engagement ceremony?â Kate sneered.
I couldnât help but laugh.
âWhat are you laughing at?â Kate glared at me.
I shook my head, âNothing. I just canât understand why youâre so convinced that Iâm Marcâs mistress.â
âOtherwise? If it werenât for your shameless actions, seducing Alpha Marc during my cousinâs marriage, how could Alpha Marc have personally come to Dark Moon Pack a year ago to pick up an unidentified woman like you, without status and money?â
âThen Iâm even more puzzled.â I swirled my glass. âIf Iâm indeed so important to Alpha Marc, daring to provoke me like this, arenât you afraid of offending him?â
Kate sneered.
âDo you think I havenât noticed? Alpha Marc brought his Luna today, obviously, he loves his Luna, April, very much. As for you...â
Kateâs gaze once again swept over my green dress, with undisguised disdain.
âYou canât even afford a designer dress, probably lost Alpha Marcâs favor long ago. A lowly mistress, played out, not even comparable to a maid. You actually delude yourself into thinking that Alpha Marc would stand up for you, simply ridiculous.â I chuckled indifferently.
JC:
âSince you find me so insignificant, why bother gathering a group to confront me so aggressively? Doing so only makes me feel that you care a lot about me, fear me.â âStop disgusting me.â Kate growled, âI came to find you just to prevent you from causing trouble! Ruining my cousin and Aviaâs engagement banquet! Who knows if you were rejected by Alpha Marc and regret it, wanting to entangle my cousin again?â
I couldnât help but frown.
To be honest, Kateâs words disgusted me as well. However, Kate mistakenly thought that my frowning meant she had hit a nerve, becoming even more arrogant.
âDiana, stop daydreaming. My cousin never loved you before, and he never will in the future! Only women with noble status like Avia deserve my cousin, worthy of becoming the Luna of our Dark Moon Pack!â
I rolled my eyes, feeling like I was crazy to waste time with these people.
âWhat does it have to do with me?â I said coldly, turning to leave.
Kate grabbed my arm.
âNo! You canât leave! I absolutely wonât let you ruin my cousinâs wedding!â
âLet go.â My tone became completely cold.
Perhaps the heavy impatience and disgust in my eyes frightened Kate, and she shrank her neck But soon, she became even angrier.
âDiana, how dare you speak to me with that attitude? Kneel down! I told you to kneel down, just like a year ago when you knelt down and apologized to me, or elseââ
âOr else?â The past humiliations resurfaced, and my patience wore thin. âKate, Iâll give you one last piece of advice, donât mess with me.â
Kate widened her eyes suddenly, seemingly unable to believe that I dared to ignore her orders, immediately shaking with anger.
âDiana, are you looking for death? You-â
âKate.â
Just then, a girl who had been following Kate pulled her aside, whispering in her ear, âMaybe we shouldnât provoke her.â
âWhy shouldnât we? What can a lowly maid like her do to me?â
The girlâs eyes glanced directly at the crown on my head, her expression complicated.
âDo you see the tiara on Dianaâs head? When I was young, I accompanied my grandmother to a top global jewelry exhibition.
The tiara on Dianaâs head was the grand finale of the entire jewelry exhibition. Its value is immeasurable. Anyone who can wear this crown must have a status that is either rich or noble. Diana might not be as simple as we imagine...â