100 Days to Seduce the Devil

Day Eighty-One…

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Hanabi narrowed her eyes on Lily's friend. She was the one who deliberately bumped her. She even made a fuss about it, catching everyone's attention.

'Is she trying to make a fool out of me? I'm not going to fall into her trap. But it doesn't mean I won't fight back.' Hanabi thought to herself.

"I'm not here to start a fight. Let's drop the act," Hanabi retorted, her disbelief evident as she locked eyes with the accuser. "I didn't spill the wine on your dress. You bumped into me."

But the woman continued to act as if she was the real victim. "You should apologize to me. You must acknowledge your mistake, instead of putting the blame on me."

"You were jealous of Lily, that's why you intentionally spilled the wine on me," she added as she continued accusing Hanabi.

Everyone started murmuring about the incident. They didn't witness what happened, only Hanabi, Lily, and her friends.

Hanabi let out a sarcastic laugh when she heard her ridiculous accusation. "What? Me… getting jealous? Why would I be?"

"Because Lily is Alexander's childhood best friend," she spat back at her.

Hanabi was getting tired of her antics. She didn't want to waste her time. The mood had been ruined since this woman made a ruckus. Now, all eyes were on them. They became the center of attraction in that banquet hall and Hanabi hated it a lot.

"So what? I don't care if she is Alexander's childhood friend or future wife. Just don't bother me." Hanabi was about to leave but Lily's friend grabbed her elbow thus stopping her from making another step. "Where do you think you are going? We are not yet done talking! You haven't apologized to me yet."

Hanbi pursed her lips, squinting her eyes on her, including Lily and her other friend. They seemed to enjoy all the attention they were getting tonight.

'Ahuh. So you want the spotlight tonight. Fine, I'll give you one.' Hanabi was done holding back. She could no longer endure this.

With a sinister grin, Hanabi swiftly seized a glass of wine from a nearby guest. Without hesitation, she flung the wine onto the woman's face, declaring, "This is what you call intentional!" She sneered as the woman gasped in annoyance.

"Goodness! How dare you?!" The woman lunged forward, intent on grabbing Hanabi's hair, but Hanabi swiftly caught her wrist, twisting it with a firm grip.

"Ouch! Ouch! Let go!" She winced in pain.

Hanabi didn't restrain herself anymore. She just let everyone witness her violent side. After all, she was no saint; she was a member of the notorious Sawada Clan, and she lived up to her reputation as a fierce and formidable woman.

"Release her. You Bitch!" Another Lily's friend wanted to join the catfight to support her friend. She charged toward Hanabi to slap her. But before her palm could hit Hanabi's face, a strong arm blocked her, gripping her wrist tightly.

"What is going on here?" Alexander's stern cold voice reverberated in the hall. Alexander and his grandfather returned to the venue when they heard about the commotion. He was surprised when he saw Hanabi's involvement. Though he knew that Hanabi could easily handle her opponents, Alexander wouldn't allow anyone to disrespect his date. He was the one who brought Hanabi to this party and he had to take responsibility for her.

"Alex!" Lily finally spoke up when Alexander showed up. Alexander frowned upon seeing Lily. "What is the meaning of this, Lily?" "Hanabi spilled wine on my friend's dress. She just wanted her to apologize but Hanabi acted stubbornly. She even splashed another wine on Maricar's face!" Lily supported Maricar's lies.

"She is a war freak!" Maricar complained.

"Hanabi, Is it true?" Alexander asked Hanabi.

Hanabi just rolled her eyes skyward. She didn't bother to explain herself or justify her actions. If Alexander would choose to believe Lily's words, then she's fine with it.

"I just want to go home," Hanabi declared to Alexander, instead of answering him.

Alexander's expression softened when he heard that. 'Sigh. It's my fault. I put her in this uncomfortable situation. I was so inconsiderate of her.'

"I'm sorry. Okay. Let's go. I'll send you home." Alexander grabbed Hanabi's hand.

"Alex, why are you apologizing to her? She's the one who caused this mess!" Lily questioned him. She was displeased by Alexander's action. "This party is for you. You can't leave just because of her," she added.

"Yes. You should stay here, Alexander. I can go home myself." Hanabi removed his hand that was holding hers. Hanabi already got the message. These ladies were messing with her because they were jealous of her. Alexander brought her as his date.

"No! I'm going home with you." Alexander grabbed her hand once again, not letting her go.

The onlookers could only watch them in amusement. They could tell that Alexander cared so much about Hanabi. He even tolerated her rude behavior toward Lily's friends.

"Are they a couple?"

"Oh no. I smell something fishy."

"She can't leave! She must apologize to me first!" Maricar insisted once again.

This time Old Man Arthur finally intervened. "Well, Alexander and Hanabi, both of you can't leave."

Lily and her friends rejoiced inwardly when Arthur stopped Hanabi and Alexander from leaving. They thought the old man would side with them since Lily's grandpa was a good friend of Arthur. "I want to hear both sides of the story. Hanabi, my dear. Can you please tell me what happened here?" the old man asked her softly.

Hanabi could only heave a sigh of defeat. She didn't bother to defend herself in front of Alexander. But now, she couldn't lie to this old man.

"Sir, they were the ones who started this. I was enjoying my drink at the corner when these three ladies approached me. I smelled trouble so I immediately wanted to avoid them. But this woman deliberately collided with me thus accidentally spilling my wine on her dress. She made a fuss, accusing me of doing it intentionally to humiliate me in front of everyone. She pretended to be the victim."

"So I taught her a lesson. I showed her the difference between intentional and accidental. I made sure to splash the wine on her for real this time."

Alexander's expression cracked when he heard that. 'I feel jealous. She obediently listened to my grandpa, explaining what happened. But when I asked her, she just ignored me.'

"Hmm. Now, I know. I believe you," Arthur declared, making everyone speechless.

Lily and her friends couldn't believe it! Why? Why did he believe Hanabi instead of Lily's words?

Even the spectators were puzzled as to why Arthur Wayne believed Hanabi's words right away. Seeing everyone's confusion, Arthur spoke again.

"This woman before you… is the most honest person I have ever known. And she is the woman my grandson chose. This is my way of showing my support to them." Everyone was shocked by Arthur's declaration. It looked like the wife selection had been done. Arthur and Alexander both chose Hanabi among the ladies present tonight.

"Oh. And before I forget… You don't want to mess with this girl. She's an elite member of the Sawada Clan." Arthur informed everyone, giving them a warning.

Lily: "..."

Everyone: "..."