Chapter Ten: A scandal

Elena, who had wanted to return to her room at first, changed her mind and made for the garden. It was much quieter and gave her an avenue to think better. But she barely even settled down when she heard footsteps rushing her way. She looked up to find Janet hurrying over. “Where have you been all night? I barely saw you anywhere after your entrance. I have been looking for you for a while now,” Janet said. “You know these parties are too noisy for me,” Elena said. “This is my hiding place; you hide somewhere else.” “What hiding place? Hurry and let me sit.” Janet scoffed and took the seat beside her, and she asked Elena to scoot for her. “I passed that scumbag ex of yours on the way. He was talking on the phone with that mobile red light district,” Janet said, and Elena paused. 　　 “Oh?” Elena could not help but raise her brow at this. “He sounded like he was talking to a child when I heard him. If given a second, he would have cooed at her,” Janet scoffed. “Does he have eyes?