Chapter 139 Ignorant

Suzanna felt her whole mood sour. She grabbed Annie and pulled her behind her, instantly cutting off those two disgusting stares. "What a way to ruin the night." She rolled her eyes without the slightest attempt at politeness. Helena's expression soured. She had already found Annie impolite, but her friend was just as uncouth—loud, brash, and flitting about with a man constantly at her side, clearly from a family of little standing. And that handsome guy next to Annie? He looked fine, but there was something cheap and off about him. After all, who would show up at an event like this looking like that? Helena sneered inwardly but forced on a fake, condescending smile, striding forward like a self-appointed elder. She ignored Annie completely and instead turned to Suzanna, eyeing her up and down. "You must be Annie's friend," she said, forcing her mouth into what she thought was a warm smile. "You're not getting any younger. It's time to think about your future. "I happen to know a