The Almighty Alpha Wins Back His Rejected Mate
Chapter 1698

Taking two glasses from the tray, she approached me with a polite demeanor and asked softly, “Debra, would you like a glass?”

Just as I was about to refuse, Shirley added with a smile, “Let this drink be a symbol of our reconciliation.

It would be wonderful to bury the hatchet after all the disagreements.

I hope you won’t turn it down, Debra.

”

Politely, I declined, “Apologies, I’m not accustomed to alcohol, so I’ll pass.

”

But Shirley persisted, insisting on offering me the drink.

“Debra, please take it.

If you refuse, it’ll mean you haven’t forgiven me.

”

Her unusual persistence raised my suspicions.

Was there something wrong with the drink?

I found it hard to believe that Shirley would suddenly confess her fault and alter her behavior.

Given her history, this seemed like a potential new ploy to ensnare me.

So, I refused more firmly, saying, “I’m sorry, Shirley, but I really can’t handle alcohol.

And since I have social commitments later with Andrew, it would be inconvenient if I were to become intoxicated.

”

“It’s fine; you won’t get tipsy!” Shirley insisted, pressing the drink toward me.

“See, it’s just a touch of champagne; it’s quite mild.

Surely, you won’t refuse this kind gesture…”

Before she could finish, the champagne spilled onto my dress, sending an instant chill down my spine.

“Ah!” I let out a small cry and stepped back, but it was too late; my exquisite dress was drenched.

“I’m so sorry, Debra!” Shirley exclaimed, appearing apologetic, yet I caught a brief glimpse of

regret flickering in her eyes before it disappeared.

Feigning fluster, she apologized, “Debra, I’m so sorry.

It’s entirely my fault.

I shouldn’t have pushed you to drink, causing your dress to be ruined.

I feel awful.

”

It wasn’t clear if it was deliberate, but her voice was loud enough for nearby guests to notice us.

To avoid further embarrassment, I mustered a strained smile and replied, “It’s alright.

”

Shirley then suggested, “Would you like me to take you to change into another dress? I always carry a spare one for emergencies at events.

You’re welcome to use it if necessary.

”

Without hesitation, I declined Shirley’s offer.

“That won’t be necessary.

”

Who knew if this was another one of her traps?

I stepped back and responded coldly, “Shirley, I’m capable of changing by myself.

”

Without affording her an opportunity to argue, I turned to locate Andrew and inform him of the incident.

However, he was nowhere to be found in the banquet hall, and despite my thorough search, he remained elusive.

A sense of unease crept over me.

Where could Andrew have disappeared so quickly?

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