Chapter 33

VALERIA

Around quarter to six, the time the banquet will officially start, the car me and Zane were in came to a halt in front of the only six-star hotel in the country, Azure Hotel.

Almost immediately, a uniformed valet walked over to open the door for me, while the driver did the same for Zane. After stepping out of the car, I waited for him to come to my side and took the initiative to put my hand in the crook of his arm before heading into the hotel.

As we walked, I didn't forget to say to him softy, "Hey, don't walk too fast unless you want to embarrass us both. I am still not used to these heels, you see."

Unsurprisingly, I heard a chuckle coming from him but deliberately acted like I hadn't heard it.

Well, he can laugh at me for all I care.

Meanwhile, the moment we stepped into the lavishly decorated hall, I could feel gazes of different kinds falling upon me - curiosity, envy, jealousy, hatred...

This was exactly why I hated this kin