Even though I was telling the truth, Blair didn’t seem to believe a word of it. She let out a dramatic laugh, and powder visibly flaked off her thick makeup.
“I remember you used to be so grounded, so realistic. What happened? Did being dumped turn you into some delusional bragger?”
“But let me remind you, Wren, I know exactly where you come from. You’re just a regular guy from a modest, middle-class family. Don’t think talking big makes you rich.”
“If you know what’s good for you, you’ll get out of here now and never show your face in front of me again. Otherwise…”
I cut her off mid-threat, my voice sharp. “Otherwise, what?”
Back when we were together, I always gave in to her. So the change in my tone and attitude clearly caught her off guard.
“Otherwise…” she hissed, her expression contorted with rage, “don’t blame me for throwing away all our past feelings and making sure you’re ruined, never to recover!”
I couldn’t help but roll my eyes, completely unmoved by her empty threats. Turning to walk toward the banquet hall, I felt her hand clamp onto my arm.
“Security! Security!” she screamed, her voice shrill.
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