My Accidental Husband Is My Revenge Partner - Chapter 149

Chapter 149: Winter Augusta
An evil glint passed through Winter Augusta’s eyes as she glared at the lady in a red dress.

She continued to glare at the lady in a red dress as the latter approached a few people, involving herself in a few discussions, while others called for her attention.

Winter raised her glass to take a sip of her champagne, her red lips leaving a mark on the edge of the glass. Her eyes remained locked on Michelle, tracking her every movement with the intensity of a predator observing its prey.

Intentionally, Winter stood in the way of Michelle, her back facing the latter. Michelle wasn’t looking and bumped into Winter.

“Oh my goodness! I’m so sorry, I didn’t see you there. Are you okay?” Michelle asked with concern laced in her tone.

Deep down, she was only posing to be concerned about the person she bumped into. She checked herself, making sure nothing spilled on her dress.

“I’m fine. OMG! Michelle, is this you?” Winter gasped as her eyes widened in surprise.

Michelle, who was busy checking her red dress, paused when she heard that voice. That voice sounded oddly familiar.

Slowly, she raised her head to make eye contact with Winter Augusta and instantly, she paled. She looked like all the blood in her body had been drained completely.

“You…” she drawled, unable to complete her sentence.

“Yes, it’s me,” Winter replied, her smile widening as she twirled her drink in the glass before taking a sip. “Do you remember me, Michelle?” she asked, her tone smooth and deliberate.

“What are you doing here, Winter?” Michelle questioned, her tone hushed.

“Have you forgotten that I’m nominated in the same category as you?” Winter taunted. “You’re still so young, but it seems you already have the memory of an old hag.”

Michelle clenched her fist in anger. She’d seen Winter Augusta’s name and photo in the banner, and she’d been looking for Winter so that she could avoid the latter. Who would have thought she would bump into the person she was running away from?

“What do you want?” Michelle questioned. “I already apologized for the incident that happened years ago.”

“Apologized?” Winter chuckled softly. “I don’t recall you ever apologizing for nearly ruining my career, Michelle. All I remember is you sending me some money just so that I would take the fall for the drugs found in my backpack, even though you were the one who planted them in there.”

Michelle paled again.

She glanced around, slightly relieved no one had heard all that Winter had said.

Discreetly, she grabbed the latter’s arm and they both went to a corner to talk.

“Look, I was truly worried for you and I’m sorry for what happened. But you accepted the money, so that counts as you keeping your mouth shut. Also, even if you decide to open them and spill anything, no one would believe you since you have no evidence. I’m a popular figure now, and you wouldn’t want to anger my fans for accusing me of something that happened years ago,” Michelle threatened as she glared at Winter, waiting for the latter to at least react to her words instead of merely staring back at her like a soulless statue.

All of a sudden, Winter burst out in laughter which made Michelle’s face flush red in embarrassment.

When Winter was done laughing, she released a huge sigh before her gaze refocused on Michelle.

“You don’t even know what I’m here for, and you are already threatening me?” She asked as she stared at Michelle amused. “Who said I’m here to open my mouth and spill anything? When did I say that? And about the evidence, you might be right about that. I have no evidence,” she agreed, twirling her wine glass again.

Winter Augusta had started her career as a child actor. Both she and Michelle met and they became best friends, or so Winter thought.

As a teenager, Winter found out Michelle was doing drugs and she tried to stop Michelle, but the latter didn’t listen to her.

One day, at school, some had lost something and the bags of every student were to be searched in case one of them had stolen it.

Michelle became scared since she had a pack of harmful drugs in her backpack which she didn’t want anyone to see. She asked Winter to help her hide it, but Winter didn’t let her. She wouldn’t want to get in trouble for something she wasn’t involved in.

Michelle felt betrayed by Winter. At that moment, Michelle was infuriated. Before the search reached their class, Michelle discreetly hid the drugs in Winter’s backpack, which was seen by everyone when the teachers came to search Winter’s bag.

Due to her rising popularity, the news spread out fast and Winter’s career was ruined. Her movie contracts were terminated and she was canceled.

Michelle sent Winter some money to make her admit she was the one who was using the drugs, because if Winter opened her mouth to mention Michelle’s name, she would also be searched.

Winter accepted the money before she disappeared. A few years later, she reappeared with a new movie after the scandal had died down, and instantly gained popularity, then she was suddenly nominated as the best actress of the year.

“But, I’m not here to kiss your feet and thank you for ruining my career years ago, Michelle. You will get what’s coming for you,” Winter promised. “If you are wondering if I’m going to win the award, then rest assured I have no interest, but if I do win….”

She stared at Michelle whose face had turned completely red from anger. “Congratulate me, okay? Besides, what are best friends for if we don’t stand by each other’s side?” She asked with a smile.

“If you do anything to me at this party, I will sue you,” Michelle threatened. All she wanted to do was punch Winter in the face.

“I would love to see you try,” Winter replied.