The Masquerade Party

Avery opened the gift box that Andrew prepared for her. She picked up a court dress and a diamond mask with wings.

The mask was only for covering the upper part of a face. Eyes, nose, and mouth could be seen because it was convenient for usual activities.

Avery put on the mask and then looked at herself in the mirror.

She was basically satisfied with the look on her. The mask was good for covering. No one could recognize her easily.

Avery looked down at her belly, finding that her stomach was a little plump. Luckily, the skirt was big, so the plump belly wasn't conspicuous.

"Andrew is a rigorous man," Avery said to herself.

It was not convenient to ensure the identification of every guest in the Masquerade party, but every guest should go through security before entering the presidential palace. Besides, according to the invitation letter, guns and any dangerous goods were prohibited. Therefore, Avery had kept her minigun in the hotel.

Avery and Andrew quickly went through security and entered the presidential palace.

At this time, it was gradually dark. The night was coming, and the lanterns started to shine, which made the whole castle into a bright and fancy place.

All the guests arrived in succession. Now the banquet ball was full of people.

Avery looked around and then exchanged a glance with Andrew. He intended to find Jessica Clifford with her, but Avery suggested Andrew should go by himself. Because she thought he could still have the right to do something even if she was arrested.

According to the information that Andrew got before, Jessica should be in the east of the presidential palace, but the specific location was unknown.

The single party didn't begin still. People gathered in twos or threes in the garden. While they were chatting with others comfortably, they were drinking.

A breeze was blowing. Men and women were chatting and laughing.

Avery was hurriedly walking to the presidential palace. When she was close to the presidential palace, it became quieter.

Suddenly—

Avery was grabbed by one hand.

"Ah— Who is it?"

Avery was frightened and couldn't stop sighing, but someone stopped her. The man took her to a dense tree, and her back hit heavily against the trunk.

Avery felt an aggressive man walking toward her. The man kept breathing. The hot air always sprayed on her skin. She felt extremely hot.

Avery was shocked.

The man took her to stand under a dense tree in one swift movement. She now stood between the trunk and the man.

The man covered her mouth in one hand and held her waist on another hand. They were very close to each other.

She was annoyed and wanted to leave the man, but she couldn't get out of him. She couldn't even move or shout.

The man had expected that Avery would struggle to get out of him by way of kicking him with her knees, so he pressed Avery's knees tight at first.

The man was much taller than Avery. He lowered down, touching her neck with his cold lips.

The man continued to go down and kiss her. Suddenly, Avery felt a shiver of anxiety. It was like a shock went through her body.

Avery was afraid and presumed that the man was a sexy freak.

But when she heard the voice of the man, she changed her mind.

"Why are you here?" the man asked.

Avery was shocked all of a sudden. She thought Evan should be in the banquet ball and never expected that she would meet him here.

Evan always stayed with her.

Avery tried to keep silent. On the way, there was no light. Since it was totally dark, Avery couldn't see him. She could only feel his breath.

Evan's lips were very close to her face.

Since Avery arrived in Cambola City, she had not stayed with Evan for a long time. She found he had never comforted or explained to her as if nothing happened. Therefore, she became annoyed at him and bit his arms hard.

"When a stranger kissed you, you didn't bite him. But when you know it is me, and you start to hurt me?"

"What if It isn't me, will you obey?" Evan was unhappy and asked.

"Let…me go!"

Avery's voice was unclear, but Evan knew she tried to resist him. Evan, however, didn't let her go.

"You didn't tell me why you are here."

Avery really wanted to rebuke Evan for what he had done, but she took the risk to come here and tried to be silent for safety.

Therefore, Avery just answered coldly, "It is none of your business."

"Did you come here with Mr. Clifford?"

"It doesn't matter to you," Avery said scornfully.

"You shouldn't come here. You should leave here as soon as possible. Promise me. Otherwise…"

Avery gave a glance to Evan. She didn't know what Evan wanted. For the sake of Diana Summer, Evan would get married to another woman, but now he held her tight. Avery couldn't understand.

"Otherwise, I will make love with you here."

"Are you crazy?" Avery couldn't stop swearing at him.

"Tell me why you are here first."

Avery had to answer, "To find Jessica."

At that time, a woman was walking toward them and said from a distance, "Evan? Are you here?"

Hearing the voice, Evan raised his eyebrows. Avery was also anxious. She knew it was Rebecca.

Telling from the shadow, Avery and Evan saw that Rebecca was walking on a cobblestone road. Evan still pressed against Avery. She became more anxious.

Avery wasn't afraid that Rebecca would find her, but she was worried that Rebecca would get her out of here. Avery's aim was to find Jessica, get the medicine, and get back to the City as soon as possible. She didn't care about other things.

Avery tried to lower her voice and said to Evan, "Evan Howel, do you know you will place me in a dilemma?"