Chapter 14
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In the blink of an eye, two fall figures shot through the crowd like an arrow, rushing through the chaos toward Nadia.
Time seemed to have slowed down, and Nadia still had not felt the sharp pain that she was anticipating.
Just one second before the glasses came raining down on her, she saw a white figure. Then, she felt a broad and warm chest hitting against her back, and she was embraced tightly.
The powerful impact almost suffocated her, but she felt safe immediately after that.
The shattering sound of the glasses as they hit the ground was deafening, but she felt there was a shield between them.
A person had used his body to block everything for her.
The chaos gradually quieted down, and Nadia slowly opened her eyes, her eyelashes trembling.
She immediately saw Samuel’s chiseled jaw. The concern in his deep–set eyes was not concealed at all.
His arms were wrapped extremely tightly around her, and she could feel his body burning through the thin dress.
“Are you hurt?” He was panting a little as he asked that. He quickly surveyed her from top to bottom, carefully checking every part of her. “Where are you hurting? Tell me ”
Nadia shook her head. She was still pretty shaken up.
Right at that moment, Brittany exclaimed with a catch in her throat, “Callum!”
Nadia looked in the direction of Brittany’s voice, and her heart sank.
Brittany threw herself into Callum’s arms, grabbing his arm and refusing to let go while she was covered in tears.
“You’re bleeding! Callum, your hand is injured!”
The forearm and the back of Callum’s left hand had a few cuts that were oozing blood, dyeing his expensive white suit red.
The glass shards were so sharp that they sliced through his clothes with ease. If they were to cut her skin, it would become a bloody mess, would it not?
“I’m s–sorry, Callum.” Brittany cried so hard that she was panting. It was so clear that she was acting.
“It’s all my fault. I shouldn’t have stood so close to it. You wouldn’t have gotten injured if you didn’t try to save me,” she said while crying and carefully holding Callum’s injured hand. Her tears just kept rolling down her cheeks.
Nadia was in a daze as she looked at Callum, who was two steps away from her.
He was also running in her direction earlier, just like Samuel. At that moment, she did not even have the guts to admit it, but a faint hint of anticipation surged
within her
However, reality had given her the tightest slap.
It turned out that he did not rush over–without caring for his own safety–for her. He did it for his precious Brittany instead.
Even if Nadia was in a dangerous position, Callum only had eyes for Brittany.
She felt like her heart was pricked countless times, and the dull ache was spreading, making it hard for her to breathe.
A shock look gleamed in Callum’s eyes after he saw that Nadia was safe in Samuel’s anns. Soon after, his gaze became calm and unfathomable. He did not even ask her if she was alright.
He looked down and spoke in a voice so gentle that Nadia had never heard it before. He patted Brittany’s back with his uninjured hand and comforted her by saving.
I’m fine Don’t cry anymore.
After he took a pause, he added, “It’s all good as long as you’re fine.”
That line felt like a tight slap on Nadia’s face, making her cheek burn in pain.
Julian rushed over and said anxiously, “You’re injured, Mr. Ford. Let’s get you to the infirmary to take care of it.”
Callum nodded, letting Jalian hold his injured arm carefully. He did not even glance at Nadia before he turned around and left.
The general manager of Ford Group, Steve Lawson, quickly ran over. He commanded the staff to quickly clean up the mess at the scene while consoling the staken guests by saying loudly, “I’m very sorry, ladies and gentlemen. We’ve had a little bit of an accident
“Please do not panic. We’re taking care of it now. Please move to the lobby.”
Nadia, howevet, kept staring at Callum’s back until he disappeared after turning a corner.
The intense pain in her chest did not fade but got stranger instead. She clearly knew something was shattered along with the collapsed champagne frawen, atud it seemed to be broken beyond repair
Soon, the place was cleared up, leaving no trace of the accident that happened earlier behind.
Brittany appeared in the banquet hall again, and she walked straight up to Nadia
*You shouldn’t have appeared here, Nadia. You’re an orphan. Do you really think you can stay as Callum’s wife because of your face? Stop dreaming Callum hos always been in love with me,” Brittany spoke with righteous tralignation, wanting to infuriate Nadia.
Then, she continued barking, “You should know very well that my mom would not let you off the hook if you named my relationship with Callum. ” That was right. She mentioned Camilla
Nadia looked at Brittany with an key gaze. A face that she had not seen for a long time instantly popped into her bead. That was the face of the person weht just best
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through hell.
Brittany continued fanning the flames. “Nadia, you should accept your reality. It was so dangerous just now, but Callum immediately came to save me. You know what that means.”
Nadia looked at her and said, “You’re very pitiful, Brittany.”
Brittany was infuriated. “What did you say? Callum doesn’t love you, so you’re the pitiful one now. You have no idea, have you? He was in my bed when you had a miscarriage.”
Brittany laughed while covering her mouth upon saying that. She knew how hurtful her last line was.
Nadia was dazed for a second, but she quickly regained her senses.
“Then, you should work harder to officially become his wife as soon as possible, Ms. Jaeger,” said Nadia.
Brittany sneered and said confidently, “Nadia, I have to get Callum to make you leave this marriage without getting anything.”
Wendy happened to walk past and heard the nasty remark Brittany made. She was infuriated, but she put on an icy smile.
“Hey, isn’t this Brittany, the award–winning actress?” Wendy’s voice was neither too loud nor too soft. It was just enough for a few people in their surroundings to hear. She was not hiding her jeering tone at all.
“You truly have spent a fortune for your look today. People who didn’t know better would have thought that you were here for the red carpet,” Wendy added.
The smile on Brittany’s face stiffened. A hint of disgust gleamed in her eyes after she turned around and saw that it was Wendy, but she quickly put on a fake smile instead.
“Oh, you must be kidding with me. Today is the 50th anniversary of Ford Group. It’s a big day. Of course, I have to dress up to show my respect for the company,” Brittany replied.
“Respect?” Wendy sneered. She took a step closer and lowered her voice, but she was still staring daggers at Brittany. “This is my first time seeing a mistress acting so confident, as if her actions were justified. It’s a waste of your talent not to act in spy films, Ms. Jaeger.”
“What nonsense are you talking about?” Brittany’s expression instantly changed. Her voice became sharper as well. She almost lost her composure and dropped the glass in her hand. “Don’t make false accusations, Wendy!”
“You know very well if I’m making false accusations, don’t you?” Wendy raised her eyebrow. Her tone was getting harsher and harsher.
“You were just talking about how great you were in bed earlier. What’s the matter? You’re already getting hurt when I barely said anything about you? How amateur,” Wendy replied.
People in their surroundings started noticing the commotion and were looking over out of curiosity.
