Seeing this, Michelle Fuller added a warning, "Just buy one for Rain. Don’t get anything for her friend."
’It wasn’t like a cup of coffee was a huge expense for her, but when it came to people she despised, she wasn’t willing to spend a single penny.’
"I know." Renee Jennings smiled, pressing her lips together.
Just as the coffee was ordered, Sheryl Sterling arrived.
Wearing full, exquisite makeup and a trendy, revealing outfit, she sat down across from Reina Vance. "How could you come out looking so sloppy?"
After she spoke, she glanced over at Sean Fuller at the next table and immediately switched to a cutesy, baby-talk voice. "Rain, I’m not trying to nag you, but girls really should put a little more effort into their appearance."
Reina Vance couldn’t understand why she had suddenly adopted that tone. She frowned and shot back, "What about me isn’t put-together?"
"Oh, never mind." Sheryl Sterling waved her hand dismissively and let out a delicate laugh. "Everyone has their own lifestyle. I suppose if you’re comfortable being a slob, there’s nothing wrong with that."
Reina Vance: "..."
’She used to think Sheryl Sterling’s comments were for her own good. Only now did she realize the woman was just mocking and belittling her.’
’The more she thought about it, the angrier she became.’
Reina Vance clenched her fists, forcing herself to stay calm.
Sheryl Sterling took out a powder compact to touch up her makeup. After darting several glances at Sean Fuller, she finally asked, "Rain, did you order coffee?"
Reina Vance: "Ordered."
"What did you get me?"
"I didn’t order for you."
While fixing her hair, Sheryl Sterling said matter-of-factly, "Well, get me an iced americano then."
Reina Vance said coldly, "If you want one, order it yourself."
Sheryl Sterling froze, looking at her suspiciously. "Rain, you’re acting kind of weird today."
Reina Vance pressed her lips together, staring intently at her.
Sheryl Sterling asked tentatively, "In a bad mood? Did you and Howard Shaw break up?"
Michelle Fuller leaned into Renee Jennings’s ear and whispered, "Did you catch that? The green tea is gloating!"
"Loud and clear," Renee Jennings nodded.
Sean Fuller blinked in confusion.
’What was going on?’
Sheryl Sterling concealed the glee in her heart and said comfortingly, "Don’t be sad. A breakup is a breakup. There are plenty of fish in the sea. I can introduce you to some new guys."
The server brought over the cappuccino Renee had ordered for her.
Reina Vance took a few sips before lifting her gaze to Sheryl Sterling, a new sharpness in her eyes. She questioned her directly, "Do you want me and Howard Shaw to break up that badly?"
"What are you talking about?" Sheryl Sterling’s eyes darted around as she used a smile to mask her guilt. "Why would I ever want you and Howard to break up?"
"Don’t you?"
"Of course not."
"Then why do you keep trying to drive a wedge between us?"
Sheryl Sterling frowned and retorted, "When have I ever done that? Reina Vance, have you lost your mind?"