The Clutches Of Hell Novel

Chapter 52

However, Scarlett was adamant and refused to let him pass, for she knew that he wouldn’t want to argue with her in front of a crowd. “I admit that we do not have feelings toward each other since it’s a marriage of convenience. However, bear in mind that if you get involved with Victoria in front of all these people, you are disregarding our families’ reputation!” Her blood boiled when she saw how annoyed he was at her.

Lucas was tense as he could only watch as Victoria disappeared from his sight. Following that, sorrow flashed across his amber eyes. After taking a glance at Scarlett, he made his way past her.

“Hold on!” She dashed over and stopped in front of him.

“What are you trying to do?” He lowered his gaze and glared at her while asking her sternly.

“There’s a month left until my birthday, and it’s my parents’ wish to announce our engagement during the party,” she said while looking grim.

“So?” He was getting very impatient.

“So you shouldn’t do anything unacceptable since you will soon be my fiance. Otherwise, my family would become a laughing stock.” His impatience made Scarlett even angrier.

“I don’t need you to remind me of what I should or shouldn’t do. You just have to mind your own business!”

“Hopefully you’ll do as you say and not embarrass me like earlier on.” Noticing that more people were looking their way, her expression was ghastly as she took his arm and said, “Let’s go. My parents want to introduce you to a few people.”

Lucas looked at her hand around his arm and pulled himself away.

“Are you trying to let everyone know that we are having an argument because of Victoria?” Scarlett’s expression was horrible as she tried to hold in her anger.

As Lucas raised his head to look at her, he pulled her arm away and walked into the crowd. Meanwhile, Christian stood by the second floor railing and witnessed everything that happened. An inexplicable feeling gushed over him as he gave a look of disdain. He then irritably unbuttoned two buttons on his shirt.

“Christian, you saw it too.” Bella, who was sitting on her wheelchair, approached him.

Noticing her, he took two steps back to keep a distance from her. “What did I see?”

“Why are you asking me when you’ve seen it?” She sighed and continued helplessly, “Just as you saw, my brother still can’t let go of his feelings for her even when she broke my leg. What’s more, he already has a ‘girlfriend’.”

“Lucas must be a sentimental man. How nice of him.” Christian said as he looked at the crowd on the first floor.

“I shall take it as a compliment, but I personally think that this is not necessarily a good thing.” Scarlett rubbed her brows and seemed unsettled. “My brother is getting engaged to Scarlett soon, and if an argument breaks out between them because of Victoria, both the Spritz and Palmer Family would be embarrassed.”

Hearing that, Christian placed both of his hands on the railing, and his muscles were outlined through his shirt as they were flexed. “I think I should be giving you some walnuts.”

“Huh?” She was puzzled at the sudden change of topic.

“Your brain must have been working very hard since your words mean more than what you’ve said. Walnuts are brain food, you know.”

“Christian, stop pulling my leg. I just want to confide in someone.” She looked at him bitterly, “Since Victoria eagerly wants to get her life back, I’m worried that she’d bring up marriage to Lucas—my foolish brother would happily agree to it.”

“Do your family members have a habit of judging people and calling them fools?” Christian furrowed his brows upon hearing the word ‘marriage’, but his frown soon disappeared.

“I’m just telling the truth, and I’m the best example of someone dumb. If I wasn’t foolish back then, I wouldn’t have become friends with someone that manipulative.”

“Miss Spritz, who is praised for being a kind person, is talking ill of others behind their backs, eh?” He mocked.

Upon hearing that, she lifted her head and looked at him with admiration, “Yeah, since I’m only human and there are times where I feel down too. Isn’t it normal for me to want to rant to someone I’m close to at times like these?”

Christian ignored her question and smirked at her before walking toward the stairs.

“Christian, were you helping Victoria earlier on?” She followed behind him in her wheelchair and asked gently.

Christian paused his footsteps and turned around to look at her. “Why does it matter?” His gaze darkened as he leaned in and looked her in the eyes, “Are you trying to control my actions?”

“You’re taking it too seriously. I’m just curious.” Bella’s heart sunk as his reaction seemed to be implying that her concern was true.

“That would be best.” He stood up and uttered impassively, “I will get someone to carry you novelxo.com fast updatedown. You shouldn’t be moving around since it’s inconvenient for you to do so. It’ll be bad if you break your leg again.”

“Thank you for your concern.” She smiled, but her expression was grim.

On the other hand, Victoria made her way into the crowd in a daze and noticed Evelyn chatting away with some ladies. Noticing her, a few of them stopped talking and stared at each other. Jessica and Ellie, who used to be Victoria’s friends, appeared awkward but were envious of her at the same time.

“This is Victoria. I’m sure that all of you know each other, so I shall save the introductions.” Evelyn didn’t notice the change in their expressions and pulled Victoria over to her with a smile.

Noticing that, all of them started chatting again as if the awkwardness between them earlier on had dissipated. ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

“Miss Coleman, it’s been two years since we last met. You’re still as beautiful as ever.”

“Miss Coleman, you seem to have lost weight. Is there a good tip on how to lose weight you could share with us?”

Both Jessica and Ellie acted all friendly with her. Victoria smirked as it was obvious that they were lying to her face as the scars on her body and face were apparent to them. However, she couldn’t bring herself to reject Evelyn’s kindness and greeted them as usual.

“Evelyn.” Denise and Nancy approached Evelyn together and were surprised to see Victoria standing by her side.

The smile on Nancy’s face instantly faded, and her expression was glum. Victoria, who noticed their expression, was disappointed as her parents chose to keep in touch with the Spritz Family even after

cutting ties with her. She wasn’t sure whether they had believed in Bella’s lies or they’d rather ignore the truth for the benefit of the Coleman Family.

“Hi, Denise and Nancy.” Evelyn beamed as she greeted them.

Hearing that, Denise nodded and looked away after taking a glance at Victoria. However, Nancy frowned as she asked, “Why is Victoria here?”

“I haven’t seen her for two years, so I’d like her to spend more time with me. Is there a problem?” Evelyn responded calmly