After Surviving the Apocalypse, I Built a City in Another World novel Chapter 255

Aberdeen City, Years ago

Inside a dimly-lit atmospheric bathroom, an exclusive scent lingered in the air. It was the women’s powder room in a prestigious restaurant, with intricate metallic linings and baseboards, and exclusive marbles as expensive as a normal house.

Sandra looked at herself in front of the mirror, a triumphant gleam of victory filled her eyes as she stared at her reflection.

She felt… beautiful. And that she deserved the best.

Her long black hair was styled by an expensive stylist, cascading down in graceful waves. Her dress was made of red silk and lace that accentuated her curves, revealing just enough skin.

She did not want it to be so revealing that her gentle image would be compromised. However, it was still very sexy, showing just enough skin to entice but keep the mystery alive.

"I’m finally here." She whispered with a smile as she added a bit more color to her lips. She had finally nabbed her ideal man—a man near her age and relatively handsome, not like her previous men who only had money going for them!

It didn’t matter that his eyes always lingered on other women, nor did it matter that he had many women out there. The fact was that she was his favorite and that she was likely to be the one to receive his proposal was all that mattered.

His marriage proposal! She would marry him and she would be the madame, and then her life would reach its peak!

The fact that she was invited in this exclusive restaurant—one where he would never take a woman to unless he was serious—was already a huge step forward.

She sauntered back out and joined him, imagining the most wonderful night.

"I’m having such fun, thank you for taking me here."

"Hmm."

"Did you taste this shrimp? It’s amazing, I wonder how they did this."

"Hmm."

"I bought a new lingerie tonight, do you want to see?"

"Hmm."

If she didn’t know that he was being absent-minded, then she was being stupid. However, she kept her smile and raised her head to ask him if he was having some trouble. After all, she was a good wife, and she wanted him to know he could confide in her—despite knowing full well he wasn’t having any problems.

But as she looked at him, she realized that he was ogling shamelessly at another table—right when she was in front of him.

She frowned and pursed her lips. This was much more humiliating than just finding out he had been sleeping around even when he was dating her.

However, she didn’t desperately study the high class for nothing. She remained calm and poised, though her eyes furtively turned to look around.

She soon saw that many other tables, men, and women, were staring in a particular direction. They weren’t as blatant as her date, but one could see sincere admiration in their eyes.

Her eyebrows rose in curiosity and she followed their sights. But when her sights landed on what they were looking at, she almost dropped her spoon.

It was Althea and Garan, beautiful and handsome as if shining in their own light. She was wearing a simple but pretty light green off-shoulder dress, while he donned a bespoke suit with a matching undershirt.

What was most notable was their appearance, form, and temperament. It was simply not something wearing good clothes and make-up could emulate.

No matter how much she hated the sight, even Sandra could only admit they were a beautiful couple.

As if wanting to torture herself, Sandra couldn’t help but look at them closer—especially that handsome man.

At this time, Garan was looking at Althea so dozingly. It was so obvious that Althea was the only person in his eyes. She suspected that even if a beautiful woman danced naked near him, his sights wouldn’t leave Althea at all.

Then… Sandra turned and looked at the man she had been chasing the past year, giving her all, forgetting all of her pride just so he’d notice her above his other women.

Worse, he was also ogling obsessively at Althea!

Her eyes were glazed with darkness as she gripped on the soft fabric of her dress.

Unfair!

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Altera Village, Present

The group seated on the largest table on the second floor. It was a carved round table that could easily seat 12 or 13 people. They sat according to their favorite friend, and they continued to chat even as they ordered.

"Here’s the menu," The waiter said and handed them thin wooden planks with charcoal handwriting, locked with varnish.

The group was given three such menus and everyone looked at the menu nearest to them. They gulped at the familiar and unfamiliar names of food, and then froze at the price.

So affordable!