Chapter 2
Damien handed her a box and said, "Wear it."
Scarlett opened the box. It was a sparkling diamond necklace.
Scarlett didn't take it and said, "It's expensive. I don't want it."
Damien took the necklace out of the box and walked behind Scarlett. He fastened it around her neck himself.
"Tonight, you're going to be the star of the night," he said.
Scarlett looked at herself in the mirror and smiled.
She said softly, "Thank you, Damien."
Damien turned around and walked out, saying, "I'll be waiting for you in the car."
At eight o'clock in the evening, Kyler's birthday party was being held in a private club.
Luxury cars were parked all along the entrance.
Lila was wearing a white lace dress.
Standing at the entrance, she was waiting for Scarlett.
Kyler walked over and asked, "Lila, who are you waiting for?"
Lila linked her arm with Kyler's and replied, "I'm waiting for Scarlett. She said she will give you a surprise tonight."
Kyler frowned and scoffed, "What kind of surprise could she possibly have?"
Lila covered her mouth and giggled, saying, "Kyler, don't say that. Scarlett really likes you."
Kyler snorted. "I just see her as an ordinary classmate," he said.
A sleek black Maybach drove over slowly. It came to a stop at the entrance.
The valet stepped forward and opened the door.
Scarlett stepped out, her high heels clicking against the pavement.
She was wearing the stunning black backless dress.
The diamond necklace sparkled under the lights.
All eyes in the place were on her.
Kyler froze, completely caught off guard. He'd never seen Scarlett show up looking like this.
Lila bit down on her lip, jealousy twisting in her chest. Her nails dug painfully into her palms.
Scarlett walked up to them and said, "Hello, Lila. Happy birthday, Kyler."
Kyler cleared his throat and said, "Your dress."
Scarlett smiled and replied casually, "I borrowed it from a friend."
Lila walked forward and took Scarlett's hand, saying, "Scarlett, you look gorgeous today. Let's go inside."
Scarlett gently pulled her hand away and said, "Thanks."
The three of them stepped into the club together.
There were already many people gathered in the hall. They were all the rich kids from school.
When Scarlett came in, the whole place went quiet for a while.
Someone whispered, "Is that Scarlett? When did she start dressing so fancy?"
"I've seen that necklace before. " It's a treasure from an auction, worth a fortune," another person said.
"Isn't she a poor student?" someone else added.
When Lila overheard the gossip, her expression soured.
She walked right to the center of the stage and picked up the microphone.
"Everyone, quiet down," she said, her voice cutting through the noise.
The whole place fell silent.
Lila said with a warm smile, "Today is Kyler's birthday.
"On this special day, a good friend of mine wants to express her feelings to him."
She looked at Scarlett and called out, "Scarlett, come up here."
Scarlett was once again the center of attention.
Kyler stood by the stage and stared at Scarlett.
The live chat was blowing up.
[Legendary scene incoming.]
[Scarlett is about to confess.]
[Kyler is about to embarrass her and announce the female lead as his fiancée.]
Scarlett picked up a glass of champagne and slowly walked towards the stage.
She took the microphone from Lila.
The whole place fell dead silent.
Scarlett stared at Kyler.
While Kyler tilted his chin up, looking smug and expectant.
He was waiting for Scarlett to confess her feelings.
Scarlett lifted the mic and said, "Happy birthday, Kyler."
Kyler nodded and replied, "Thanks."
Scarlett turned, her eyes sweeping across the crowd.
She said, "Tonight, I'm not just here to wish Kyler a happy birthday. There's someone else I need to thank."
Lila was stunned. Kyler was at a loss for words, too.
Scarlett pointed in the direction of the entrance.
She said, "Tonight, I want to acknowledge my boyfriend, Damien."
There was an uproar.
Damien was a household name in the city's elite circles.
Kyler's eyes widened in disbelief as he stammered, "What did you say?"
The doors were pushed open.
Damien was wearing a black suit and strode in.
He walked to the front of the stage and extended his hand to Scarlett.
Scarlett slipped her hand into his, her fingers fitting perfectly in his palm.
Together, they walked down from the stage.
Damien wrapped his arm around Scarlett's waist, holding her close.
He turned to Kyler and said, "Happy birthday, Kyler."
Kyler stammered, "Damien."
Everyone was shocked.
Lila's microphone dropped from her hand and crashed to the floor.
A harsh screech echoed through the room.
The comment stream went silent for a few seconds. Then it erupted.
[What the hell? What's going on?]
[Wait, Scarlett's boyfriend is Damien?]
[This storyline is totally messed up.]
[Wait, wasn't Scarlett supposed to have a crush on Kyler?]
Scarlett, nestled comfortably in Damien's embrace, looked at Lila.
She asked, "Lila, didn't you just say you wanted me to show my feelings?"
Lila's face went ghostly pale as she stammered, "I..."
Scarlett smiled and said, "Did you misunderstand something?
"I've always regarded you as a good friend, but you just want to see me make a fool of myself?"
Lila shook her head frantically and blurted out, "No, that's not it. I just thought you liked Kyler."
Scarlett let out a sigh and said, "Lila, the whole school knows about your engagement with Kyler."