Mr. CEO's Ex-Wife: A Cunning Comeback-Chapter 26 - : Perfect Pair

"Mr. Wilson's partner looks stunning!"

"They make such a perfect pair!"

"I heard she arrived in a helicopter!"

"I wonder which family she belongs to. I'm so jealous!"

"She must be from an elite family. Otherwise, she wouldn't be walking with Daniel Wilson together. He didn't even let Ms. Bently join him on the red carpet!"

Kate felt like she was going to lose control.

The endless whispers. The admiration for this woman.

This bitch had stolen her money.

And now, she was trying to steal her man. 

Rage bubbled inside her, but all she could do was clench her fists.

Damn, Chantelle! Why are all women named Chantelle so insufferable?

She wanted nothing more than to walk up to her, slap that smug look off her face, and scratch her flawless skin for good measure.

But this wasn't the place.

The media. The cameras. The eyes of Easthan's elite were on them.

She took a deep breath.

Then, as if nothing was wrong, she forced a warm smile.

She walked toward Daniel with graceful steps, wearing her most soft and sweet voice.

"Daniel, you're here! I thought you'd take longer," she teased him, sliding her arm around Daniel and nudging Chantelle aside.

Daniel didn't seem to mind Kate's touch, which only made her bolder.

Her cheeks blushed pleasantly, like a girl smitten with love. She tightened her grip on his arm, feeling victorious.

Then, she turned around just to see the woman she had left behind.

Chantelle stood there, looking calm and composed.

She wore a royal blue oriental-style dress with delicate golden embroidery. The open-collar design highlighted her graceful collarbones, giving her an effortless elegance.

Kate expected to see anger or jealousy in her eyes. However, Chantelle looked at her eyes with a bright, confident smile.

She even looked unbothered. Completely unbothered.

Kate clenched her jaw while seeing Chantelle's reaction.

As the chairwoman of the Charity Association, Chantelle rightfully belonged at the VIP table as well.

Her assigned seat? Daniel's right side.

That meant Daniel was now sitting between Kate and Chantelle.

Few people knew about Chantelle's position, as she had always kept a low profile.

But tonight, there was no hiding.

Everyone in the room knew one thing—any woman who arrived with Daniel Wilson was someone worth noticing.

As they took their seats, heads turned. Cameras clicked.

Chantelle was new to high society. The media was intrigued.

Guests whispered among themselves, their eyes shifting between her and Daniel.

Many were already discussing just how perfect they looked together.

Kate was seething.

Chantelle caught the frustration on her face from the corner of her eye—and it delighted her.

Just wait, Kate. There's more to come.

Kate couldn't stand it any longer.

She turned to Daniel, her voice soft but filled with barely hidden resentment.

"Daniel, how did you end up coming in with her? Didn't you say you always walked the red carpet alone?" Her lips trembled slightly. "You never even walked in with me..."

Daniel barely glanced at her. "It's nothing. I just bumped into her outside, and we walked in at the same time."

Kate clenched her fists.

"Oh... so it was just a coincidence?" Her voice wavered, and her eyes turned red at the edges.

She looked small. Hurt.

A perfect picture of a pitiful look.

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Daniel's expression darkened.

Kate's pitiful act was nothing new. He had seen it countless times before.

It exhausted him.

She had been loyal to him all these years, and he trusted her. But she always had something to say about Railer's temperament.

She never missed a chance to remind him how much she had suffered taking care of his difficult son.

At first, he was grateful. But as Railer grew older and started speaking more, things didn't add up.

Railer was a normal, cheerful child—except when Kate was around. He despised her.

And worse, he was scared of her.

Daniel had ignored the signs for too long. But now, the thought haunted him. Had Kate been mistreating Railer all this time?

Was she behind Railer's disappearance at the cemetery? Or his fall from the mountain?

The idea alone made his stomach churn.

He pinched the bridge of his nose, frustration creeping in. Right now, he didn't have the patience for Kate.

****

The dinner officially began.

The emcee took the stage, and Kate forced herself to push Chantelle out of her mind.

She had bigger things to focus on tonight.

According to the schedule, the awards would be handed out right after the opening speech.

She sat up straighter, excitement bubbling inside her.

She would be holding that coveted award in her hands in just a few moments.

Her heart pounded as the emcee's voice rang out.

"It is now time for the awards ceremony!"

It's time! He's going to announce my name and invite me on stage to receive my award!

Kate sat tall, barely able to contain her excitement. 

She knew she had to maintain her composure, but anticipation buzzed in her veins.

**** 

Chantelle knew the schedule just as well. 

She also knew this was the moment Kate Bently had been waiting for.

She glanced at Kate, who was desperately trying to hide her excitement. 

A silent chuckle tugged at the corner of her lips. 

But just as she was about to compose herself, a sudden chill crept over her.

A shiver ran down her spine, and goosebumps pricked her skin.

Once she lifted her head, she accidentally saw Daniel's cold, piercing eyes.

Her heart pounded against her chest. 

She forced herself to stay calm. Stay composed. 

Casually, she took out her phone and snapped a candid photo of Daniel and Kate from the side.

The moment she did it, Daniel's voice cut through the air.

"Chantelle, what do you think you're doing?" 

His sharp eyes looked directly into her eyes. His tone was deep and cold.

"You have a very handsome side profile, Daniel. I couldn't help myself!" Chantelle pouted playfully, hoping to remove his suspicion.

Daniel said nothing.

"Would you like the photo?" she offered with a sweet smile. "You could add me on Instagram."

"There's no need," he replied coldly.

His dismissive attitude made Kate secretly gloat.

That wench had tried to flirt with Daniel right in front of her, only to fail miserably.

Just as Kate was celebrating her small victory, the emcee's voice rang out.

"And now, the recipient of the Global Ambassador of Philanthropy award is none other than our Princess of Charity, Ms. Kate Bently!"