Chapter 854

There were a multitude of people in the banquet hall. The instant Justin and Bella locked gazes, it felt as though the world around them had faded into silence. Cecily’s heart fluttered with excitement at the sight of her crush. Hastily, Cecily took out her compact powder to freshen up her appearance. Then she took cautious steps toward Justin as her heart pounded intensely. However, just as she had walked halfway, several socialites surrounded Justin, leaving her stranded in the outer circle. Cecily clenched her skirt in frustration. ‘Why is it so difficult to get close to this man?’ Meanwhile, Bella had silently married this outstanding man in the past, leaving Cecily feeling indignant. Why was fate so biased? Why did every good thing go to Bella? The more she thought about it, the angrier she got. She widened her eyes in anger and pushed her way to the front. As Cecily got closer to Justin, she pretended to lose her balance and “accidentally” lunged toward him. Justin furr