The engagement dinner was just hours away.
I sat in my walk in closet that was filled with racks of designer dresses,bags,shoes and all sort of girlish luxuries. Each piece had been chosen with care for her former self- a girl who wanted to impress,to be loved,to be accepted.
But sadly that girl was gone.
I pulled out a sleek,midnight blue gown with a high slit and bare shoulders. The dress screamed elegance. It clung to my form nicely, whispering danger with my every movement.
I stared into the mirror as I fastened a pair of diamond earrings and painted my lips in deep red.
Tonight wasn't just a dinner. Outside they thought tonight was about love a celebration of my engagement to Alex. Isabelle knew better it was war. Tonight was my first step towards revenge.
The venue was already setup to Isabelle's taste instead of the originally planned grand ballroom,the garden terrace of the Chen estate was now glowing with warm lanterns and soft music. Only few people were invited as she had planned.Each with notable status.
Drawing a slow breath, I stood up and walked towards the door. My heels clicked against the marble floor as I made my way down to the party below. The garden was already buzzing with guests. Soft whispers and laughters echoed around the halls along with the clinking of glasses.
Dressed in a shimmering gold high slit ball gown ,Ruth looked like a queen desperate for attention. But the moment she saw Isabelle,her steps faltered,she sauntered over with a forced smile plastered on her face.
" You look different tonight "- Ruth said her voice dripping with fake sweetness. Her mind raging with jealousy at how beautiful Isabelle looked wishing she could rip the dress apart as this was not the original dress they'd planned, she was meant to steal the spotlight.
"Thank you" I replied curtly barely glancing at her.
Anger flashed across Ruth's face but she quickly masked it with a smirk. But I caught it,which gave me a thrill of satisfaction.
"This is just the beginning of your plans failing" I thought.
Just then Alex appeared looking especially charming,tall and handsome. He looked every bit like a perfect fiance.
He walked towards Isabelle and took my hands. I let him kiss my hands for the guests sake feeling nothing but disgust.
"You look breathtaking" Alex whispered in my ears his hands sliding against my lower back. Though I played my part well as a devoted fiance. My mind was alert waiting for the right moment. Just then we heard someone gasp and all heads turned towards the entrance and the most influential young master in all of country N and even overseas walked in.
The moment he stepped into the garden the atmosphere shifted.
He was tall,dressed in a black tailored suit that seemed to absorb the light around him. His features were striking,sharp and cold like a sculpture carved from ice.
He was Kevin Zhen the CEO of Zhen corporations. It was also said that he might be the secret leader of the underworld mafia in country N.
He didn't smile or glance at anyone else.
When his cold eyes met mine, I felt a shiver down my spine but not in fear.
One week ago