A Call That Changed Her Entire Life

"Well, yes, of course," Magee answered perfunctorily, as he looked around the hall, searching for someone.

Although it was clearly a half-hearted reply, Leona felt completely satisfied and happy. She was contented just as long as Magee would say he loved her, and she tried not to get bogged down in the details.

Life had put her through many harsh situations, and she's had to experience many difficulties to get to where she was. As a result, all she wanted now was for someone to love and someone who cherish her for who she was.

A few moments later, a woman walked into the hall and instantly attracted everyone's attention like a magnet. Everyone fell in silence, and they watched with eyes wide open, as she walked in with so much grace and confidence. It was as if the world had slowed down.

"Here she comes," Magee mumbled and smiled craftily.

"Who?" Driven by curiosity, Leona frowned and looked in the direction Magee was looking at with anticipation. She recognized who the woman was at first glance, and she couldn't believe her eyes. "Emily?" Leona asked speechless and shaking her head in disbelief.

What was Emily doing in Leona's engagement party?

She didn't invite Emily to the party!

Leona didn't intend to invite Emily because she was guilty of scheming to poison her. On one hand, Leona was afraid that Emily would create a scene and embarrass her in front of her friends. On the other hand, she was afraid that Jacob would unleash his wrath upon her for attempting to poison Emily. Leona knew very well that she was no match for neither of them.

Besides, who knew whether or not Emily would ruin her engagement party?

All of a sudden, Magee turned to face Leona as if he knew exactly what she was thinking. "I invited her for you," he said plainly, as if he didn't find it wrong to invite his fiancee's enemy to their engagement party.

"Magee, how could you..." Leona couldn't find the words to express her shock.

"You look like you've just seen a ghost. Why didn't you feel afraid when you were harming her? There's no need to feel afraid. I won't let anyone lay a finger on you, especially not Jacob. He can't afford to offend me or my dog," Magee reassured her.

Whether Leona was just pretending to be naive or not, she didn't feel offended by the fact that Magee likened her to his dog. Instead, she chose to believe that Magee was comforting her. She felt warm and safe when she heard Magee say that he would protect her. Funnily enough, she started to worry about Magee. "But I'm afraid that Jacob will do something to hurt you." she said to him, anxiously.

"Don't worry," Magee held her hand and gently caressed it, "If it comes to that, I will give you to them in exchange for my life. Then I will be fine."

as if paralyzed from the neck up. The warmth that was in her heart moments ago had dissipated. Pure terror surged through her veins, sending icy daggers straight to her heart. She felt like she was

I didn't expect you to take it so seriously," Magee sneered at her coldly and continued, "How could I? Don't

even Magee's word could give her confidence. Before she knew it, Magee pointed

Cloris, she's Emily," Leona grumbled, impatiently. When she looked

couture evening dress which complimented her best features. Her small waist was hidden under the lavender tube

dress as her at her own engagement party. It was evidently clear that Emily

one in the party noticed her anger. Everyone in the hall had given all their attention to Emily.

silver high heels, she waltzed on with an effortless saunter, silhouetted against

the breath away from everyone. The low-cut design

color of pink roses and eyelashes longer than most women in the hall. There was a shyness to her, a hesitation

any billboard or magazine cover, but her glamour was too brilliant for this mundane world. Her beauty was that of an

was hardly a fair comparison to Leona's plain

same dress could give people different kinds of feelings. In other words, expensive clothes could not make an indecent man look graceful, but a graceful man could make

between Emily and Leona in the same

heels resounded around the hall. People felt like their hearts were trembling to the rhythm of her

started to

of the biggest competitors of Lin Jewelry! And they competed against each other to be the sponsor of the Starry Night Jewelry Show..." one

the last model in that show! She was absolutely marvelous! Her beauty is

as Leona's on purpose? Did you see that? Leona doesn't seem too happy about it..." they kept on talking.

the most gorgeous person they had ever seen. Indeed, she sparkled like the brightest star in the sky that night. No one could forget such a

went home dreaming of making her his own.

her today, they were all ashamed of their thoughts. Such a saintly angel belonged to the heavens, not to any mere

someone be so rich

puzzlement. Magee was attracted by Emily, not only because Jacob was also interested in her, but because he

he wondered how many more surprises the gorgeous lady had up