A Replacement Bride

Chapter 173

"Katherine, did you not get a good sleep? How about I let someone book a room for you to rest for a while? There's still a long time before the performance starts." Tiara noticed that Katherine's face looked sallow and was a little worried. Tiara even regretted that she had brought Katherine along with her.

"Mrs. Foster, I'm familiar with this place. If you want to rest, I'll ask someone to book a room for you. Don't worry; it is very private here. No one will disturb you," Ryder heard their conversation and said.

Katherine glanced at him, then withdrew her gaze. "It's fine. I promised to accompany you. So I'll just follow you."

"Then, remember to tell me if you're tired. Otherwise, if I tire you out, my brother will kill me." Tiara smiled and took Katherine's arm, bringing her into the private room.

Inside, there were a lot of people—both men and women. Unfortunately, the lights were dimmed at the moment, and they could hear only the deafening music. This made Katherine frown uncontrollably.

She really hated this kind of environment.

Tiara noticed the expression on Katherine's face and quickly told Ryder to turn off the music and turn up the lights.

Then, the group of men and women all turned to look toward the door.

Their gazes just swept past Tiara. When their eyes landed on Katherine, the faces of many women changed while the men felt a scorching heat in them.

Katherine had beautiful facial features. At this time, her face was pale, looking indifferent and alienated. However, it was precisely this look that thrilled the men, making them wish they could dominate her and let her fall on her knees for them.

"Tia? Is this your friend? She's quite a beauty," one woman said sourly.

Tiara held Katherine's arm and sat her down. Then, Tiara raised her eyebrows and glanced at the woman who had just spoken before answering proudly, "Of course, this is my friend. Could she be yours? What is it, Heather? Are you jealous that I have such a good-looking friend?"

"I was just asking, what's wrong with you?" Tiara's reply stunned Heather as her face turned a little ugly.

" Did you invite her? Do you not know that we're not on good terms?" After scolding Heather, Tiara turned to look at Ryder again.

However, he seemed innocent. "It wasn't me. I know you don't like her, so why would I invite her? She came on her own means."

"How shameless. No one invited you, yet, here you are." Tiara curled her lips in disdain.

"Tiara Foster! You're pushing it here! Your family doesn't own this place, why can't I come here? I'll come here anytime I want!" Heather stood up angrily, pointing at Tiara as she bellowed.

"You can do as you please. No one cares about you," Tiara replied, lackluster.

The more aloof she was, the more angry and jealous Heather became.

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At this time, Ryder hurriedly said, "Tia, it's rare for us to come out and have fun. Don't let an irrelevant person ruin your mood. Come, let's drink."

With that, he handed her a glass of alcohol.

Heather shot a glare at Ryder, then looked at Tiara and couldn't help but sneered, "Tiara, this man is looking at you like a loyal puppy. Who knows what his intention is with you? From what I see, you shouldn't be leading people on like this. One day, karma might come and hit you in the face."

Ryder's expression immediately changed when he heard that and gave Heather a vicious look. "Heather Rosenburg, no one will think you're mute if you don't speak. No one welcomes you here; get out!"

She let out a snort, grabbed her bag, and turned to scold Tiara again, "Tiara Foster, it doesn't matter if you're stupid and brainless, but don't drag other people into your mess! You should be careful when you're out drinking. Otherwise, you'd fall into a trap without knowing, like the idiot you are!"

After saying this, she left in haste.

Hearing this, Katherine raised her eyebrows, and her eyes landed on the wine in front of Tiara thoughtfully.

Ryder was simmering with anger at this point. Heather is really loathsome!

"Tia, don't listen to her nonsense. How could I hurt you? I like you so much," he quickly explained himself to Tiara once Heather left.

"I never said I doubted you. Why are you so nervous? Can't you see that Heather is deliberately trying to provoke me? Do you think I'll believe her? Please." Tiara scoffed before reaching out to pick up the glass of alcohol on the table to drink.

At this moment, Katherine suddenly stretched out her hand and took the cup from Heather. "Those who speak ill of you may not intend to hurt you, and those who would always please you may not be the most honest ones. But, Tia, you're too young. There's a lot you haven't been through."

"Katherine?" Tiara looked at Katherine in confusion.

Katherine then took the glass in her hand, stood up, and walked toward Ryder.

A terrible premonition suddenly rose in his heart.

However, before he could speak, she suddenly stretched out her hand to grab his chin and poured the alcohol directly into his mouth. Then, she put the glass down and clapped.

Ryder, who initially wanted to stop himself from drinking it, didn't know what she did. But, somehow, he couldn't stop and drank the alcohol obediently.

Afterward, he turned to look at Katherine angrily. "What are you doing?!"

"The alcohol you gave Tia is spiked, so I made you drink it. What's wrong with that? Tia, we're leaving," she replied lightly as she stretched out her hand to pull Tiara, who was still dumbfounded, and brought her away.

"Stop right there! Since you have no sense of shame and stood up to me like this, don't blame me for being rude! Tiara Foster, let me tell you. I've endured you for a long time. What are you being arrogant for? I've chased you for two years, yet you won't even let me hold your hand. Do you really think you're smart just because you're from the Foster Family? My *ss! If it weren't for who you are, I wouldn't even spare you a second glance!" Now that Katherine had seen through him, he simply dropped his act.

At this time, his whole body was hot and uncomfortable. He glared at Tiara with reddened eyes as he spat out the tirade he had kept in his heart for a long time.

He felt a lot better after speaking his mind.

When he saw that Tiara was looking at him in bewilderment, he became even angrier. Then, he reached out to grab her hand. "I must have you tonight! Then, we'll see if you can continue being so arrogant!"

"Ryder, what are you talking about?" She had finally regained her senses as her stare turned from confusion into anger. Then, with a fierce tug, she shrugged his grasp off and slapped him fiercely across his face.

Ryder licked the blood on the corner of his mouth; his gaze on her turned bloodthirsty. "Did you just slap me? Great! Amazing! Tiara Foster, you brought this upon yourself!"