Chapter 18: What is the truth?

Mr. Richter managed to inject life back into the party after he’d discussed it with Anabella, who’d assured him that they mustn’t stop. The music vibrated throughout the house once again and a little later, Monica and Anabella came down and chatted; her beautiful face radiant with a bright smile.

Anabella looked stunning in a sleeveless, rich-cream dress that hit just above the knees, and black sandals, which showed off her tan. She was slenderly built, something that confused her competitors who underestimated the strength in that body. Overall, she created a beautiful picture.

Everyone greeted her the moment she joined them; the Anabella they knew and liked. Although they were curious, they kept their questions at bay, and for that she was grateful. She searched through the crowd for one particular man, and when she finally found him, she sparkled. A blush spread over her face; ashamed of the state he had found her in, but when Aldrich opened his arms there was no judgment.