Still Loving You Nonetheless

Chapter 18

“Aside from Meredith Leighton, who else would be crowned as the prettiest lady of Jehovah City?” Maeve Xander, the lady dressed in red scoffed, “Who would have thought that the almighty Miss Leighton would end up being a prostitute here.”

Another woman quickly added, “Exactly. I thought that she would have found another wealthy man for herself after cheating on Josiah, tsk tsk...”

“Neither of you have seen her face, how can you be so sure that she is Meredith Leighton?” A man who was in disbelief asked. Clearly, the man refused to believe that Meredith, who was once every guys‘ dream girl had ended up being a prostitute.

“Miss Leighton’s face had been the standard template for those of us who underwent cosmetic surgery. One look at her nose and I could easily recognize her,” teased Maeve as she went on,” but of course, if you don‘t believe me, you can always ask Josiah. They have been sleeping together for a year and it would be impossible for Josiah to not recognize her.”

“Right, Josiah?” Maeve asked as she turned around to look at Josiah who had his eyes glued on Meredith the entire time, without saying a word. Upon hearing Josiah‘s name, Meredith froze.

Having spent some time working at Luna Club, Meredith had already gotten used to all sorts of profanity and vulgar words being thrown at her.

But the word ‘Josiah Shelby‘ had always remained stuck with her like a thorn in her heart, no matter how hard she tried to remove it.

Meredith finally realized why she felt a strange but cold vibe the moment she stepped into the private room. It was because Josiah was in the room.

Meredith thought that no one would be able to recognize her after being disfigured and especially since she changed her name as well.

At the thought of how Josiah had treated her ruthlessly and cruelly, Meredith‘s entire body started trembling. With a shaky voice, she said, “You...got the wrong person.”

“Josiah, she said we’ve gotten the wrong person, have we?” Maeve asked deliberately.

Swirling the wine glass in his hand, Josiah replied in a faint voice, “We haven‘t.”

Meredith felt something heavy pressing on her chest and felt her legs going weak. “Then why is she pretending that she doesn‘t know you? Could it be that she‘s still thinking about that lover of hers?”

Maeve had always been envious of Meredith with her good–looks, who also came from an influential and respectable background. Meredith was even lucky enough to be Josiah‘s wife.

Now that Meredith had ended up in the ditches, Maeve of course would not let go of this precious opportunity to vent her pent–up jealousy at Meredith.

Reading the room, the rest of the guests kept their mouths shut when they realized Josiah‘s darkened expression. All except for Leon who was both surprised and exhilarated for some reason. He exclaimed, “Oh gosh, are you really Josiah‘s ex–wife, Meredith Leighton? The one who cheated on him and even got pregnant with that man‘s child?”

“I‘m not her!” Meredith denied strongly as she shook her head. Her mind turned blank and aside from denying, she did not know what else to say. She could not even bring herself to see the man that was sitting in the corner.

“Sorry...I‘ll have Miss Josie arrange for someone else to take my place,” Meredith said as she turned around and was about to leave the room when Leon stopped her from leaving.

“Miss Leighton, what‘s the rush?” Leon asked as he moved closer toward Meredith and added, “Didn‘t you volunteer to help your friend? You still owe me a kiss, remember? I‘m getting all excited at the thought of being able to kiss the prettiest lady in town.”

Leon‘s hands had already found their way to Meredith‘s waist and he pulled her into his arms forcefully. He then teased, “Come on, it‘s just for one minute and I'll let your friend go, mmm ...you smell so good...”

“Hold on!” Meredith cried as she pushed him away. Leon was annoyed as he was being rejected. Sounding impatient, he taunted, “Why? Are you not willing?” All text © NôvelD(r)a'ma.Org.

“No, it‘s not that I‘m not willing to,” Meredith put on a calm front, forced a smile on her face, and said, “Mister Leon, I am simply worried for you. Even though I have ended up in this pathetic state, I am still Mister Josiah‘s ex–wife. I‘m afraid that he would mind.”

Leon turned to look at Josiah and asked, “Josiah, do you mind?” Almost immediately, everyone‘s gaze shifted toward Josiah.