Chapter 58

After the discussion with Mary, Regina went to the after–party, bubbling beneath the surface of her perfect mask with hatred and murderous intent towards Bellatrix. When she walked into the party, Bellatrix was already the life of the after party. Business men and women alike gathered all around her, eager to hear whatever it was, a reputable artisan such as herself had to say. From the sidelines, Regina watched as Bellatrix laughed at every small thing said, flashing a perfect smile enhanced by her perfect white teeth. And those men, they quickly fell from her charms and tried to make her laugh more, to the point where it got irritating. It was irritating to see so many people flocking around Bellatrix who was once a nobody. It was irritating that she, the city's sweetheart, the main character of tonight, was being left on the sidelines and most of all, it was irritating how Cillian's gaze always seemed to remain glued on Bellatrix. Anger bubbled in the pit of Regina's stomach. Howeve