Chapter 300
She was the one who wanted to get to know Daniel first-so what gave Celeste the right to cut in?
Ann had almost added Daniel on WhatsApp. Almost.
Besides, it was obvious Daniel liked her. Not Celeste.
Celeste, of all people-the heiress of the Hayes family, a proper debutante-was she really so desperate to play the other woman? Shameless!
Ann had never met anyone with such nerve.
But ever since Caitlin had come back into town, Ann felt like she’d been running into trouble at every turn.
She was so furious she could barely breathe, but all she could do was force a polite smile.
Daniel jogged over to Celeste, looking eager.
Cyrus was already chatting with Celeste.
“Hey, guys-what’s up?” Daniel asked.
Celeste grinned. “We’re about to play rock-paper-scissors, but we’re short a person. Want to join us p>
“Sure,” Daniel replied, nodding.
The three of them quickly got caught up in the game, laughing and making a racket.
Whoever lost had to take a drink.
Of course, Celeste was just sipping soda.
The more Ann watched, the angrier she got; she practically ground her teeth to dust.
“Ann p>
A young woman in a white evening dress approached.
Ann snapped out of her thoughts, looked up, and smiled. “Sally p>
This was Sally Lowell-the daughter of the CEO of Lowell Group, one of Crestfall City’s most influential families. She was Tammie’s classmate, and, truth be told, had a crush on him.
Sally pulled Ann down into a seat. “Ann, didn’t your brother just get back? I haven’t seen him all night p>
“He’s not in the best mood today,” Ann whispered.
“Not in the best mood?” Sally frowned slightly. “Why not p>
Ann glanced around, then sighed. “Honestly, it’s kind of my fault for saying too much. If I’d just kept my mouth shut, Tammie wouldn’t have been reminded of something so painful p>
Sally’s curiosity was piqued. “What happened p>
Ann opened her mouth as if to spill the secret, but hesitated at the last second. “Sally, I’m sorry. I really can’t say p>
Sally hadn’t been that curious before, but now she was hooked-especially since she liked Tammie. If she knew why he was upset, maybe she could help. After all, tonight she was here for him.
“What could you possibly not tell me?” Sally put on a mock-displeased face. Ann looked genuinely troubled. “Sally, please, don’t ask anymore p>
Sally exaggerated her sternness. “Ann, if you can’t even share little things like this, are you saying you don’t consider me a friend p>
Ann rushed to explain. “Sally, how could you say that? I’ve never thought of you as anything but my friend p>
“Then just tell me what’s wrong with Tammie,” Sally said, now serious.
Ann wrinkled her brow, hesitating, then relented. “Okay, but you have to promise me—absolutely no telling anyone else. My grandmother made me swear not to let this get out p>
“Alright, I promise,” Sally nodded.
Ann leaned in and whispered, “Actually, the reason Tammie’s upset is because of my cousin, Freya p>
“Freya Gonzales?” Sally asked in surprise. “Why p>
Honestly, Sally had always liked Caitlin-she was pretty, polite, and never rubbed people the wrong way.
“You know how Tammie is-he can’t stand women who are unfaithful, who don’t respect marriage or family,” Ann explained.
Sally’s eyes widened. “Wait, so Freya’s divorced p>
And not just divorced-but supposedly the type who couldn’t stay loyal to her marriage or her family!
Ann nodded, then quickly pressed a finger to her lips. “Shh! Sally, keep your voice down. It’s not exactly something to be proud of-I don’t want anyone overhearing p>