“Hi again, Elena.”
Vanessa’s voice was smooth as silk as she came to a stop beside Elena at the bar. There was silence for while after ordering a drink from the bartender
She picked up the glass the bartender had prepared for her after ordering, swirling the amber liquid lazily before taking a slow sip.
“I knew something was off,” she said after a while without looking at Elena. “For someone to appear out of nowhere as Alexander’s fiancée… it didn’t make sense at all.”
Elena remained quiet.
Vanessa finally turned her head to face Elena.
“So I did what I always do.” Vanessa continued as a faint smile touched her lips.
“I found out exactly who you are and what you want.”
Elena’s fingers tightened around her glass.
“I don’t know what you’re talking about.”
“No?” Vanessa’s voice was
