I could see that she wanted to rip me to shreds on the spot, but since
Adam was right there, she could do nothing but swallow her anger.
Marley took a deep breath and finally managed a smile. “I haven’t seen you in years, Debra! You’re much bolder than before.”
Adam’s sharp eyes darted between me and Marley. To the latter, he asked, “You know Debra?”
Before Marley could answer, I smiled and said, “Mr. Cooper, we don’t know each other, but I get the feeling that we might’ve known each other in a past life. Maybe I look like someone she knows, because she mistook me for someone else just now.”
Meeting Adam’s suspicious gaze, Marley gritted her teeth and said,
“Yes, she’s right.”
Although it pained her to say so, she could only endure it.
I sneered inwardly.
Marley probably never thought she’d find herself in this situation.
Riley must’ve sensed a fight brewing, so she stepped in to diffuse the tension. She walked over and naturally held Adam’s arm.
“Luna Marley, welcome to Roz Town.” Riley greeted Marley politely.
“I hope you’ll enjoy your time here.”
Adam disliked Riley and his expression clearly showed that he was unhappy.
But for the sake of his reputation, he had no choice but to introduce the two women to each other. “Marley, this is my wife, Riley.”
Marley immediately started to flatter Riley. “Mrs. Cooper, I’ve heard so much about you. You’re as virtuous and dignified as they say. I’m excited for the carnival.”
A normal husband would’ve been happy to hear such words.
But Adam wasn’t a normal husband. His expression turned cold. “You flatter her. My wife is just an ignorant housewife. How can she compare with you?”
Despite Riley’s presence, Adam spared no effort to praise Marley. “In my opinion, you’re the outstanding one. You manage the Silver Ridge
Pack so well at such a young age. It’s inspiring.”
Adam’s eyes never left Marley’s pretty face. His eagerness to flirt with the beautiful woman was so disgustingly obvious.
“The hotel’s a little far from here. How about I drive you there myself?” Adam offered right in front of Riley.
Finally, Riley couldn’t stand it anymore. She firmly held Adam’s arm and reminded him, “Adam, we still have a lot of guests to entertain.
You can arrange for one of your men to send Luna Marley to the hotel, or else people might complain that we neglected the other guests.”
Adam looked around. There were too many people here. He had to consider his reputation as mayor of this town.
