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Chapter 36
Chapter 36
Chapter 36.1 Do You Think I Have No Heart?
Imogen followed Troy to the front row. On a certain seat in the first row, Sarah turned around and waved to Troy.
“Troy, this way.”
Troy glanced at Imogen and walked over with a raised step. Imogen felt stiff all over, and the smile on her face disappeared. She had thought that Troy would sit alone with her. She had hoped to win Sarah over, but it seemed like Troy had other plans.
“What are you standing there for?” Troy turned around and asked Imogen. Imogen lowered her eyes, took a deep breath, lifted her feet, and walked forward. She sat down next to Troy, saying, “I didn’t expect Miss Page to be here too.”
Sarah turned pale, bit her lower lip, and said softly, “Imogen, I’m sorry. The agent asked me to come, and I didn’t know you would be here. If you don’t like it, I can sit in the back.”
As she spoke, Sarah stood up and started to walk towards the back. However, Troy grabbed her wrist and said, “No need, you can just sit here.”
Sarah glanced at Imogen hesitantly and said, “But…”
“It’s okay, she won’t mind,” Troy reassured her.
Imogen tightly grabbed her skirt with her hands on her legs, feeling heartbroken and unable to breathe. She couldn’t help but wonder how Troy knew that she wouldn’t mind. Did he think she had no heart? With her emotions in turmoil, she closed her eyes and tried in vain to calm herself down.
Seeing Troy gently coaxing Sarah by her side, Imogen’s heart was consumed with jealousy.
Imogen picked up the booklet, an introduction to all the auctions that would take place that night, complete with names, pictures, and materials. She urgently needed something to divert her attention; otherwise, her emotions would get the best of her.
As she flipped through the pages, her mind struggled to concentrate.
“Do you like this?” Troy suddenly said in her ear.
Imogen regained her composure and looked at the open page of the booklet. It displayed a stunning jade bracelet with a clear blue glass background, named Heart of the Sea, which perfectly matched her skirt.
Imogen nodded.
“I will give it to you,” Troy said.
“Thank you.”
Initially, Imogen was curious and excited about the charity dinner. However, now her interest had waned, and she felt drained.
Meanwhile, Sarah was quietly discussing the auction items with Troy.
“This tooks good,” Sarah pointed to a jewelry item on one of the pages.
“Want it? Okay.”
“No, I’m not interested. No need,” Sarah pulled Tray’s sleeve and glanced at Imogen.
Troy understood that Sarah was being cautious in front of Imogen, as she didn’t want to spend his money recklessly.
Imogen’s breath froze, and her expression turned cold. She noticed the watch on Sarah’s wrist,
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which looked exactly like the one Troy had given her when he returned from a business trip. The sight of the silver strap and small square watch–face brought discomfort to Imogen’s eyes.
She knew now.
Imogen couldn’t help but wonder how Troy managed to remember bringing her a gift. Originally intended for Sarah, she felt like she was just a beneficiary in this situation. He didn’t even bother to pick a thoughtful gift; instead, he chose the same one he had planned for Sarah. It felt so perfunctory to her, and she couldn’t help but sneer at herself for accepting it.
However, her attention was piqued when the Heart of the Sea appeared in the auction. The bidding started at $700,000, and after several rounds of competition, Troy successfully acquired the bracelet for an astonishing $4,000,000.
Feeling uneasy, Imogen whispered to Troy, “I feel a bit stuffy in my chest. I’m going to step outside for some fresh air.”
“Go ahead, I’ll call you when we leave,” Troy replied,
Imogen stood up and left the auction hall. She made her way to the back door of the banquet hall, which led to a beautiful garden with a large swimming pool. The gentle breeze brushed against her face, offering some solace and clarity.
Sitting down on a chair by the poolside, Imogen closed her eyes, feeling empty and overwhelmed by emotions.
“Did you get kicked out?” A familiar voice interrupted her thoughts.
Imogen opened her eyes to find Amanda standing by her side. Trying to avoid conversation with her, Imogen closed her eyes again, hoping Amanda would take the hint and leave.
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Chapter 36.2 Do You Think I Have No Heart?
But Amanda continued speaking, “Why not take a moment to admire what you’ve done? You must have seen Miss Page by Troy’s side. She’s his formal girlfriend. We are all mistresses here, so it’s best to recognize our own situations and not expect something that doesn’t belong to us.”
Imogen’s patience waned, and she finally said, “Can you please shut up?”
She thought her message was clear enough, and she didn’t want to engage with Amanda any. further.
“Oh, are you getting angry now? Don’t think you’re any different from the rest of us just because you can catch up with Troy. We are all in the same position. No one is nobler than the others,” Amanda continued to provoke.
“Shut up! I don’t want to hear from you. Please leave,” Imogen demanded, her frustration evident in her voice.
“I won’t leave. Is this your house?” Amanda taunted.
“If you don’t leave, I’ll go,” Imogen replied calmly.
She stood up from the chair and walked away with determined strides. Amanda watched her leave, feeling even more unconvinced in her heart.
She couldn’t help but wonder why Imogen, who was young, handsome, and wealthy, could catch up with someone like Troy, while she herself could only be with a potbellied old man. Her frustration grew, and she questioned why Imogen acted so arrogantly and contemptuously despite being in a similar position as a mistress.
As anger consumed her thoughts, Amanda suddenly stepped forward and gave Imogen’s hand a forceful push. Caught off guard, Imogen fell into the swimming pool with a loud splash.
Amanda was startled by her actions and hurriedly trotted away from the scene. Imogen struggled frantically in the cold pool water, gasping for breath and choking on water. Panic and fear set in as she felt a sense of suffocation spreading throughout her body. She shivered and desperately moved her hands and feet, trying to stay afloat.
Unable to catch her breath, Imogen’s consciousness started to blur, and fragmented memories. began flashing through her mind.
She remembered how people used to taunt her as a parentless child, subjecting her to bullying and cruelty. They tore her backpack, destroyed her books and homework, and even resorted to physical violence, leaving her gasping for breath.
Suddenly, she heard someone call her name, “Imogen.”
Liam saw her struggling in the pool and immediately jumped in. He swam over to her, keeping her head above the water and pulling her towards the pool’s edge.
“Imogen! Imogen! Wake up,” Liam called out, worriedly trying to revive her.
He pinched Imogen’s philtrum in an attempt to stimulate her. The commotion drew the attention of the banquet hall staff, who quickly dialed emergency services and fetched a blanket to cover
her.
Liam
gave up his seat, allowing the staff to perform first aid. They forcefully hit Imogen’s chest, and after several attempts, she finally spat out water and gradually regained consciousness. Her vision was blurry, and it took her a moment to focus and understand the situation. “Don’t forget to call the police. Someone pushed me down,” Imogen managed to utter amid her
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struggle to recover.
“Okay,” Liam replied.
The staff immediately dialed 911 to report the incident to the police and rushed to help Imogen up. “Let me assist you in the lounge. Once the ambulance arrives, you can go to the hospital for examination, and I will inform the manager,” the staff said.
“Well, thank you,” Imogen expressed her gratitude.
Liam and the staff supported Imogen as they made their way back into the banquet hall. While passing by the auction hall, Liam mentioned, “By the way, I noticed that Sarah seemed unwell. Troy left with her earlier.”
Imogen’s heart felt like it was struck hard by a heavy fist, and silently she thought, “I know.”
In the lounge, Imogen waited for a few moments until the ambulance arrived. She boarded the ambulance, and to her surprise, Liam insisted on accompanying her to the hospital.
Imogen hesitated, not wanting to burden him or cause any inconvenience, as he was easily recognizable. However, Liam was adamant about staying by her side to ensure her safety. During the journey, the doctor and nurse accompanying the ambulance recognized Liam and couldn’t help but glance at Imogen curiously. They noticed Liam’s evident concern for her well–being, which seemed to intrigue them further.
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