Pampered Like A Princess

It was a clear sign that another woman had slept on the bed.

Sophie examined the strand of hair bitterly and recalled that Nelissa had distinct curly hair…

Her frown deepened.

At this moment, Eliza knocked on the door and said, “Miss Bailey, your tea is ready.”

“Come in,” Sophie said. She dropped the hair on the carpet and sat on the couch.

Sophie patted on the seat next to her, inviting Eliza for a chat, “Did Edward have guests here recently?”

Eliza shook her head.

Sophie nodded with a smile and probed, “How was his appetite for breakfast this morning then?”

Eliza replied honestly, “It was not too bad.”Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

“How many people were eating with him?” Sophie asked again.

Eliza replied honestly, “He ate alone.”

“Fine!” Sophie then sent Eliza away coldly.

Eliza was making her way downstairs when Edward returned.

“Master Hales, Miss Bailey is waiting for you in your room.”

Edward nodded and made his way upstairs. He noticed Sophie standing in front of a mirror.

She was trying out outfits with her new bag.

“Edward, I bought a few clothes today. Could you pick the one that looks best on me? I’ll wear it to the charity dinner with you tomorrow.”

“Sure,” Edward replied nonchalantly and plopped down on the massage chair next to her. He closed his eyes, his resting demeanor captivating.

Charmed by his dashing looks, Sophie swore that she would fight to the death for his affection. She brought a sexy dress into the washroom and changed into it.

Edward opened his eyes slightly and smiled. He could spot Nelissa’s balcony from a distance.

Sophie came out and made a twirl in front of Edward.

“Do I look pretty?”

“Mm.”

Sophie pouted. “You’re just brushing me off. Don’t you know how to please a girl? You weren’t like this to me in the past.”

Edward remained silent.

Sophie could immediately tell that his mind was elsewhere.

She then went to the mirror again. “Say, I found a strand of long hair on your bed earlier. It doesn’t seem to belong to Eliza.”

Edward looked at Sophie with a smirk.

“Why don’t I answer the very question that’s in your head right now?”

He approached Sophie and held her shoulders down.

“You just wanted to know who I slept with last night, if it was Nelissa or some other women who might pose a threat to you.”

Sophie was flustered. Even though they were both from wealthy families, Edward was much more exceptional than she would ever be.

Cupping her face, Edward turned to the mirror and murmured, “Look at you, you’re smart and attractive. You’d attract other men easily, but you’ll only appeal to me when you’re completely silent.”

“I hate people who beat around the bush. You should just ask me bluntly next time. You’re the daughter of the Bailey family and I’d respect you regardless.”

“However, be mindful that you’re not Anna and you need to stay out of my private life.”

Edward left the room after that.

Sophie trembled, jealous of his woman. She felt cornered and she knew that Edward had another woman out there.

Nelissa was taking a nap with her children on a lovely Sunday afternoon when her phone rang. It was from Zayden.

He had been quiet ever since she rejected his call the last time.

Nelissa got up quietly with her phone. She comforted her children as they stirred, “I’ll have to answer a call, go back to sleep, okay?”

“Hurry back.” Noelle giggled while tugging her skirt.

Nelissa smiled and answered Zayden’s call at the balcony. The sky was gloomy and it looked like it was going to rain soon.

Zayden, too, was standing at his balcony, looking down at a bed of roses.

He started, “Not only did you reject my call, but you also switched your phone off. Were you avoiding me?”

Nelissa brushed her fingers on the cold balcony’s railing and asked, “What do you want?”

Zayden simply replied, “Didn’t you always want the picture that you took with your mother? Come over and I’ll give it to you.”

“Where? The Quest family home?” Nelissa was surprised.

“There will be a charity dinner at the International Hotel at five later. Don’t bother sneaking into the Quest family home. Just wait for me in the room.”

Zayden knew her well.

“Alright,” Nelissa replied cautiously.

Memories gushed through her mind. This man was once a person she held dearly, yet, it was the very same person who was going against her this time.

She was about to hang up when Zayden called out.

“Nelly.”

He wanted to know her reason for avoiding him.

However, he hesitated, and instead, he said, “I’ll be waiting for you.”

Zayden knew that he was not the only man Nelissa had.

After all, she already had two kids with her.

A gust of wind snapped Nelissa out of her trance after the call ended.

She decided to fold some laundry in her room.

She returned to her bed after that but she couldn’t fall back asleep. She only dozed off after it started pouring outside.

The rain drizzled down as evening approached.

Nelissa could see the crowded people in front of her as she stood across the International Hotel with an umbrella.

Her mother used to be a well known philanthropist in Haleston City. She often attended charity dinners and famous people would gather here.

Her mother wanted her to only mingle with the upper-class after she turned fifteen, however, she never got the chance to due to a series of unfortunate events.

Nelissa used to stand on the same spot as she watched her mother attend the event with Zayden.

Susan was born after that and Nelissa had been cast aside ever since.

Nelissa noticed a black car pulling up by the hotel’s entrance. A few staff members came over with umbrellas to greet the guests.

Sophie got out of the car with Edward behind her. The staff member was shielding them from the rain with an umbrella.

However, the umbrella was unable to keep her dry from the rain when she walked ahead of Edward.

Edward paused as he scanned the area. He was focused on Nelissa, who was standing across the street. Their gaze met and she looked really sad.

Edward frowned.

“What’s the matter, Edward?” Sophie asked when she noticed his sudden pause. She did not notice Nelissa.

“Let’s go,” Edward said as he withdrew his gaze. He clenched his fists tightly, his shoulders tense.

Nelissa looked incredibly sad, and he resisted the urge to run over and pull her into his arms that very moment.

Edward wondered why she appeared at this charity dinner.