At the dining table, Bella Foster still acted affectionately toward Purple Summers, occasionally chit-chatting with her.
One moment she asked Purple about the dishes, next she brought up the final exams. She pursued conversation relentlessly, leading outsiders to mistakenly think they were close friends.
Purple maintained a gentle smile throughout, responding perfunctorily in a neither warm nor cold manner, spending most of her time eating in silence.
This made it look as if Bella was currying favor with Purple.
Bella was fuming!
—Such arrogance! Who was she putting on this superior act for? She would see how superior she acted later!
Thinking of Purple's forthcoming predicament, Bella's rage finally began to subsede.
Towards the end of the meal, the newlyweds-to-be came over to their table to offer a toast. As this table was filled with the younger guests, they were the last to be toasted.
With the departure of the groom and bride-to-be, the meal was nearing its end.