MY SCAMMER MOMMY AND HER BABY WINGMEN

CHAPETR 8

The evening the banquet hall was filled with soft music and bright lights.Heads turned as Hazel walked in,every stepful and poisoned.Her long lavender hair cascaded over her shoulders,and she wore a stunning black-and-lavender dress that hugged her figure,turning every eye in the room.Beside her,the little boy held her hand tightly,looking adorable in his navy blue suit and tiny yellow bow tie.

''Wow...she's so beautiful.Who is she?''

Whispered the guests,craning their necks to see better.''

''And look at that little boy with her-so cute! Is that her son?''

Ignoring the whispers,Hazel walked straight inside,her expression cool and unreadable.

''Hi,sis! I'm so glad you finally came!'' A voice rang out,sickly sweet and fake.

Sia hurried over,clinging tightly to the arm of a tall man in a sharp black suit.She wore a bright pink dress,her smile wide and artificatial,her eyes glinting with hidden calculation.She looked Hazel up and down.Her tone sharp and probing.''So... what gift did you brought something wonderful,right?''

Hazel stopped,her gaze sweeping over them with cold,unmasked disgust.She pulled her hand free, stepping back as if their very presence soiled her.

''Don't call me ''sis'',She said flatly,her voice loud enough for those nearly to hear, her eyes sharp and ivy. ''It disgusts me.''

She passed, letting the words sink in, her smile turing cold and dangerous. ''As for the present...You'll see very soon. I promise,it's going to be unforgettable.''

Hazel's laps curved into a cold, knowing smile, her eyes glinting with quiet confidence. ''Don't worry,'' said softly, her tone Lacey with hidden meaning. ''You'll find out soon enough.''

At the front of the hall, Ronald Kim stood holding a microphone, his voice boomingbooming across the room, war and performance. ''Welcome, everyone, to my wife Jessica Tan birthday party! First of all, I want to express my heart felt gratitude to all of you for coming to celebrate this special day with us...''

While he rambled on,Hazel sat quietly at a table near the front,Paulo sat beside her swinging his legs and watching everything with sharp,curious eyes.She didn't pay much attention to her father's fake speach.She knew exactly what kind of man he was,and every word out of his mouth was nothing but a lie.

A shadow fell over her table and she licked up to see Bernard Lim standing there,his expression nervous,eager and strangely...possesive.

''Hazel...can we talk for a minute?'' he asked,glacing around as if afraid someone might overhear.

She raised an eyebrow but said nothing,waithing.

He leaned closer,his voice dropping to a husted,intense whisper,beads of nervous sweat rolling down his temple.''Ive thought about this a lately.I need you to know...I still like you.Even though...even though you aren't a virgin anymore and have a child,I don't dare.I accept it all.Hazel... please,come back to me.''

Hazel stared at him,genuinely stunned for a second,before a mocking,disbelieving laugh bubbled up.She crossed her arms over her chest,her yes cold and sharp as knives.

''Comr back to you?''She repeatedly slowly,her tone dripping with sarcasm.''What about Sia Kim?The woman you've been clinging to parading around as your girlfriend,for years?''

She stook her head,looking at him as if he were something dirty and ridiculous.God,I was stupid back then,she thought to herself,disgusted.What on earth did i ever see in this trash?

Bernard Lim's face flushed red,and he waved his hands frantically,panic rising in his eyes.''we're just messing ground! It's nothing serious at all! I don't like her-not-even a little bit!'' He leaned closer,voice turning greedy and persuasive.''Listen to me-I'll buy you a big house,anywhere you want.You'll never to worryabout money again,and she'll never be able to get between us ever again,just...just come back,okay?''

Hazel satred at him,completely speechless for a moment.Her mind raced,processing everything he'd just dumped on her in less than thirty seconds.That...is a whole lot of information to take in at once,she thought her smileturning sharp and wicked.But perfect.This is exactly the kind of chaos i was hoping for.

Before Bernard Lim could say another word,a small figure hopped down from the chair and stepped firmly between them,tiny hands clinched into fists,eyes blazing with fierce,unyielding green fire.

''She is my woman'',Paulo declared,his voice clear,sharp and full of absolute possesion,cutting through everything Bernard Lim had been saying.He glared up at the man,his whole body radiating an inti ma dating aura that was far too powerful for someone so small.''Who are you to even think about hitting on her?''

Bernard Lim froze,every muscle in his body going stiff.A cold shiver ran down his spine,and beads of sweat broke out across his forhead.What is wrong with this kid?He thought,terrified.That glare...it's like he want's to kill me.It's actually scary.

Suddenly,a loud gasp rang out fromacross the room,followed by screams of a shock and disbelief.

''Oh my god! What is that?!''

''Is...is that playing something inappropriate right here in public?''

''Wait...that woman...she looks so familiar...''

All heads turned toward the large screen at the front of the hall-supposedly reserved for photos and birthday wishes-now showing something entirely different.The image was clear,loud,and unmistakable:Sia Kim,tangled in an embrace with a man who difinitelywas not Bernard Lim,her face flushed,laughing breathlessly.And right there beside them,even more shocking,was Jessica Tan-Ronald Kim's beloved wife,the birthday girl herself-smilling with delight,murmuring,''Oh...you make me feel young again!''

Chaos erupted instantly.

''That's... That's Sia Kim! and Jessica Tan! Oh my god!''

''I can't believe it...his own daughter and hi wife...together like that...''

Whispers exploded across the room,sharp and cruel,spreading like wild fire.

''You reap what you sow,I suppose.I almost feel bad for Mr.Kim...''

''Pfft,don't.He abandoned his first wife for that woman years ago,didn't he? He deserved every bit of this disgrace.''

''Wow...This is better than any drama i've ever watched!This is absolutely thrilling!''

Hazel sat back in her chair,watching the whole scene unfold with a cold,satisfied smile playing on her lips.She had promised them a surprise,after all-and she always delivered.The real show,she thought,crossing her arms comfortably,was finally trully begining.