Chapter 118

I couldn't wait to get out of there, so I grabbed Teri's arm and headed out. As we walked, Teri pressed, "What did that woman say to you? You looked upset." I hesitated for a minute and then said, "She recognized me as Elijah's wife and brought up some business gala from three years ago. She even said—" "Even said what?" Teri demanded, tightening her grip on my arm. I sighed, "She claimed that Elijah's awards for Top Ten Influential Figures and Most Stylish Gentleman were all because of my help." The moment I said it, Teri's expression darkened, and her voice sharpened. "What else did she say?" I thought back. "She mentioned I was supposedly close with the event organizer, Mr. Tucker..." "Fuck!" Teri's anger flared up immediately. She grabbed my shoulders and asked, "Did she say anything else?" Startled by her reaction, I went pale. "N-no… that was it." I tried to calm her down. "Don't be mad. She didn't really do anything." However, Teri's eyes were red and fury. She yelled,