Chapter 19. The Gardens of Xen

The MC climbed back on the stage and led the other activities. Accolades were given to several businesses, new industry innovations were discussed and demonstrated.

Racheal felt alive as she learned new things seated in the middle of very intelligent people.

Thalia returned from the restroom to the hall much later.

Racheal looked at her face searchingly, and she suspected Thalia had been crying although she had done a good job of repairing her makeup.

She felt a little prick of guilt. Had she gone too far? Did she say too much during their confrontation?

Soon after, she saw two tall blond women in short dresses walk towards their table and stop beside Steffan. None of them even acknowledged her with as much as a glance.

Steffan smiled up brightly at them and one of the women bent low to whisper to him. He nodded and both women left after the second one kissed his face and caressed his chest in the full glare of everyone.

Racheal