The Unveiled Rose
Chapter 310

Soon, the guests noticed Zane and approached to greet him. Someone smiled and asked, "And who might this be?"

Zane introduced, "This is my partner, Annalise Jamison."

"Mrs. Huxham!" They quickly offered me a glass. "We must toast!"

I took the glass while watching them drain theirs in one go. Taking a deep breath, I was about to drink when Zane smoothly removed the glass from my hand. Expressionless, he said, "She doesn't drink. It'll be disrespectful to me if anyone pushes her to drink."

Those who had been ready to press drinks on me immediately backed off. They were not foolish enough to mess with anyone Zane was so protective of! They started to flatter me instead. "Ms. Jamison, you're so lucky to date Mr. Huxham."

I wasn't sure how to respond since our relationship was fake, so I just smiled politely. Once the crowd dispersed, I whispered, "Is it okay that I didn't drink?"

"Of course." Zane's usually cold tone held warmth. "What good is all my power if I can't even protect my girlfriend?"

I looked at him in surprise while he patted my back and said, "Go get something to eat. Don't starve yourself."

Then, I asked, "What about you?"

Zane smiled. "I need to discuss some business matters with them."

With that, I went to get some food.

The buffet was lavish with hot dishes, desserts, and endless variety. I filled my plate with my favorites and found a table to enjoy my lunch.

"You're more cunning than I thought." Hearing a familiar voice, I turned to replace Jessica. Heavily pregnant, she sat down beside me.

Then, she continued coolly, "You've managed to land Mr. Huxham so quickly."

This was her true nature when no men were around. She wasn't polite at all, and I stood up to move away.

She asked evilly, "Why are you running away from me?"

"I'm worried you don't want your baby anymore and kill your baby on purpose. Then, you'll blame it on me," I said honestly.

Jessica just glared at me without a word while I continued enjoying my meal.

The catering was excellent, and every dish was perfectly prepared. As I was eating contentedly, Jessica pressed on, "You haven't answered my question."

"What's there to answer?" I dabbed my lips with a napkin. "Even if I did use some skill to date Zane, so what? At least we were both single when we got together. Unlike you, who pursued a married man."

My words cut deep, and Jessica stood up. "Why do you keep bringing up the past? You can't be still pining for Steven, can you?"

"You've said the same thing several times." I reminded her calmly, "I don't know why you keep trying, but my answer's the same. I have zero interest in Steven.

"As for why I bring it up, it's simple. There's no reason why I can't talk about it when both of you are able to do such indecent things."

I looked her up and down with disgust. "Every time I mention it, you try to smear me by saying I still love Steven. I'm truly amazed by how shameless you are."