Rebirth Revenge Is Everything (Ariana) novel Chapter 415

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Having been with Lambert for quite some time, Ariana was no longer the type to blush at his every flirtatious gesture. However, this time, as Lambert unabashedly held her and planted a light kiss on her lips, she couldn't help but lose her composure.

She shot him a fierce glare, then quickly glanced around. Fortunately, everyone's attention was focused on Allison and Stefan, so no one had noticed. Not that she was afraid of being seen... It was just, well, a bit embarrassing. After all, they were in a public setting, and Ariana wasn't the type to enjoy intimate moments with Lambert under the gaze of so many people. It was still a little awkward, to say the least.

Lambert felt a pang of regret. Since Ariana became pregnant, he had been abstinent for about four months. Honestly, most people wouldn't have been able to endure it, especially someone of his status and age. In his social circle, it was common for men like him to seek out mistresses during such times. But Lambert was different. He had no desire for anyone other than Ariana.

Just now, as he touched her soft body, his eyes had darkened with desire. But he managed to suppress it, his mind racing to calculate whether the dangerous period the doctor had warned about had passed.

Meanwhile, the situation with Stefan was nothing short of a battlefield.

Lexi, watching Stefan so intimately close to Allison without a care for her feelings, felt her heart shatter. After glaring coldly at Allison for a long moment, she forced a smile and said, "Stef, I just had a chat with Allison. She's a lovely girl. I had no idea you two were married. Congratulations."

Lexi was no fool like Beverly. She knew how to play the game.

However...

Lexi's intelligence and emotional quotient were on par with Beverly's. But unlike Beverly, Lexi was adept at putting on a facade. Despite being born with a silver spoon in her mouth, the presence of her two half-siblings from a young age had instilled in her a sense of insecurity—a stark contrast to Beverly.

Beverly had no one in her family who posed any threat to her. The only potential rival, Ronaldo, had been dealt with by her mother. As a result, Beverly had been spoiled into a somewhat capricious and headstrong individual, and, most notably, she was all beauty and no brains. Otherwise, she wouldn't have ended up in such a predicament later on. For someone with high intelligence, dealing with Beverly was as easy as pie. Even with her privileged background, it was useless if she lacked the brains.

Lexi, on the other hand, was different. The pressure from her half-siblings from a young age had led her mother to instill in her a sense of caution. This meant that even when she was furious or upset, she would never lose her temper in public.

Allison clearly realized that this unexpected rival was not to be underestimated, especially after hearing Lexi's words. Regardless of what others thought, on the surface, Lexi appeared to be magnanimously wishing her former friend well, pretending to be just an ordinary friend without a hint of the previous hostility.

This inevitably made Allison feel a sense of impending crisis.

Meanwhile, Stefan smiled lightly and said, "Thank you, Miss Kendrick." Lexi had called him by his first name, but Stefan only addressed her formally. Anyone with a discerning eye could see the underlying tension, and the atmosphere became subtly awkward.

Lexi's eyes darkened, but in the end, she didn't press the issue. Instead, she pretended to be familiar with Stefan and chatted with him for a few more sentences. When Stefan responded with polite but cold indifference, she would subtly show signs of sadness or disappointment, forcing a smile that tugged at the heartstrings of onlookers.

This act of hers did indeed lead to some misunderstandings.

Some of the bystanders couldn't help but raise their eyebrows. As they left, a well-dressed lady whispered to her friend, "It seems there was more to the story when Stefan and Miss Kendrick called off their engagement. Judging by Lexi's demeanor, she probably still has feelings for him. And Stefan, pretending to be cold, might still be holding a grudge. Tsk tsk, that wife of his is in for a tough time."

Another woman scoffed, "What's so pitiful about it? It's just a business marriage."

The lady shrugged and said, "It's still different. If Lexi really wanted to marry Stefan, it wouldn't be impossible. Judging by the way things are going, Stefan's new wife might have a hard time ahead." Such scenarios weren't uncommon in high society. If Allison chose to step aside, that would be one thing.