Chapter 2054
Night of Destiny
Selena no longer wanted to listen to her parentsâ conversation, so she went to the third floor and stood
on the balcony. As she looked at the brightest spot, she realized that must be where Ellen stayed. She
must be surrounded by many people who propose a toast to her and greet her. Sheâs Mrs. Presgrave
now, after all.
She was bitter and jealous, but it wasnât like. there was anything she could do about it. Unlike her
speculation, Ellen didnât meet many people since she was pregnant. Apart from the closest relatives,
Jared didnât let anyone else meet
Ellen so that she could get some rest.
At this point, all the important guests had arrived. The Mansons, the Weisses, and the Lloyds were the
Presgravesâ closest friends. In the evening, a group of women were seated in a cafe by the beach and
had a talk. They were
Anastasia, Sophia, Angela, and Queenie. Now, their children were all adults, and their careers were on
the right track, so they were free to gather together from time to time. They were best friends who met
up frequently, so their relationship remained robust..
Although their children worked in different parts of the world, they would come into contact often, which
strengthened the ties between the four families.
The breeze brought with it the nightâs coolness. Some waiters stood near these wealthy ladies, ready to
serve them at any moment. The younger waitresses were envious of them.
These mature ladies were elegant and in their element. Apparently, they had loving husbands and
brilliant children by their side. On top of that, they had successful careers and important social statuses.
Women like them were the winners in life.
As darkness descended, the entire island fell into silence. Some guests refused to go back to their
rooms as they roamed around the beach and took in the night view. Some of them were in cafes and
bars.
Ethan was one of those people who just couldnât sleep. He initially wanted to ask Jared to come out
and have a drink with him. However, he decided not to bother his friend since the latter had a wife by
his side. Therefore, he was seated in the bar alone as he drank beer and pondered his family affairs.
Just then, Selena elegantly walked into the bar. She was there to look for a potential husband. The
wealthy men she came across on the beach in the morning made her think that all the male guests
were middle-aged men.
Much to her surprise, she saw a man who was just as handsome as Jared in a bar in the middle of the
night. He was seated under a chandelier as the dim light engulfed him. His black shirt added a layer of
mystery to his stunningly goodlooking face.
Selena was besotted with the man. As she looked at the manâs wristwatch, she realized he wasnât just
rich; he was ultra-rich.
Several women around the man were also drooling over him, and one of them got to her feet. Selena
was someone who would achieve her goal at all costs, so she certainly wouldnât let the woman
approach the handsome man.
Seeing that the woman was walking toward Ethan with a glass of wine in her hand, she strode toward
her. Just as the woman was about to reach Ethan,
Selena intentionally bumped into her, causing the wine to splash onto her chest.
âAh!â exclaimed the woman. Iâm supposed to chat up a handsome guy. How did I end up splashing my
wine onto a woman? Seizing the chance, Selena stood closer to Ethan and questioned, âWhatâs wrong
with you?â
âIâm sorry! It was an accident.â Selena secretly pulled her dress lower and revealed more of her chest.
Even the bartender couldnât help but glance at her.
Meanwhile, Ethan looked in the same direction to find out what was going on. When Selena caught
sight of the man staring at her, she blurted, âForget it. I know youâre a guest as well. Since my cousin is
getting married, I wonât settle the score with you.â