Anne walked slowly towards Steffi, who became the center of people's attention because of the expensive clothes and bags she wore. Anne smiled when she saw Steffi almost fell because the pointed heel of her shoes stepped on the gravel and made her unbalanced.

"If you want to walk in shoes that high, you better park the car right in the lobby area, Madam, so you don't have to walk like this," said Anne quietly, in front of Steffi who was looking down.

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"Thank you for the suggestion, actually that was ..."

Gulp! Steffi swallowed slowly when she saw the person who had just spoken.

"You ..."

"Yes, it's me Marianne," said Anne quickly, cutting off Steffi's words with a smile.

"W-what are you doing here? No, I mean, why are you in this expensive campus?" Steffi stammered.

Hearing Steffi's words made Anne smile. She wanted to laugh out loud when she heard the ridiculous question of the person she had helped years ago.

"Wasn't it the first time I helped you on the streets back then, you knew that I was a student majoring in art, then why do you have to ask such ridiculous questions like that? If I'm on this campus, that's a sign that I'm studying here. So you shouldn't be asking nonsensical questions like that, Steff, I'm sorry, Madame Ganke, "answered Anne quickly, without fear.

Steffi's face immediately flushed at Anne's words, which she never expected at all. The Anne she knew three years ago was very different from the Anne who was currently standing in front of her. Even the way Anne spoke now was very different from the Anne she knew before. Anne, whom she knew, was a shy girl, who wouldn't dare to speak directly into the eyes like she did to her now.

As she felt uncomfortable to deal directly with Anne like this, Steffi chose to leave. She wanted to find her husband who was in a meeting with Professor Gilbert. Noticing that Steffi was trying to avoid her made Anne even more provoked to talk to the friend who had stabbed her in the back.

"How does it feel to be the official Mrs. Ganke, even though you only married him three months ago after living together for so long without a clear status?" said Anne quietly trying to provoke a conversation.

"Stop it, Marianne!! What do you want, huh?!!" Steffi said out loud in German.

"Yes, this is the real Steffi. Don't cover it up, because the elegance you display doesn't suit you at all," Anne replied softly with a smile. She was glad that the bait that she had just thrown was immediately snatched by Steffi.

"Don't make trouble with me, Marianne, I can do anything right now. Everyone will definitely support me because I am Mrs. Ganke, they will obey my orders to ..."

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Anne clapped at Steffi's arrogant words. She was happy once she saw Steffi boasted her status to her. Even Steffi couldn't finish her words because Anne had clapped her hands.

"Haven't you known who is the one looking for trouble to whom, then why do you say that to me? Don't twist the facts as if you are a victim, Steff, that's very inappropriate for you," said Anne quickly while lashing her long hair at Steffi.

"Besides, if you want to hurt me I think you should think twice, because your beloved husband will definitely not stay silent," added Anne again.

Thump! Steffi's heart beat faster again when Anne mentioned Leon.

"W-what do you mean? Why did you bring my husband in this conversation?" Steffi stuttered. She looked very panicked when Anne mentioned Leon's name.

"I didn't do anything, Steff, why do you have to be this crazy?" asked Anne without guilt.

"Don't mess with me, Marianne, even though you've changed now, but don't ever think you can take Leon from me. He is my husband, you won't take him from me," Steffi replied coldly, threatening Anne.

"Hahahaha ... take it easy. Steff. I dont want to take the trash I've thrown into the recycling bin," said Anne loudly.

"Trash..recycle ... watch your words, Marianne, my husband is the number one businessman in Berlin right now. So don't ever talk nonsense like that. Remember, Marianne, I can sue you for your very rude words," squealed Steffi with a rising tone.

"Wow .. a number one entrepreneur, he is amazing. But sorry, why should you be angry? Did I mention your husband's name as trash? Try to remember what I said earlier," said Anne softly, as she put her hands into the pocket of her blazer.

"Marianne, you ...!"

"Be patient, Mrs. Ganke, don't shout like that, lest the elegance that you have created will be lost," said Anne quickly cutting off Steffi's screaming words.

"I don't have time to wait on your madness. Marianne, I'm here to have important business with my husband and I don't want to spend my energy talking to someone like you. So you better get out of my sight or I'll go and call the security to pull you out of the campus," replied Steffi coldly, threatening Anne.

Hearing Steffi's words made Anne clap her hands again, but this time her clap was not as loud as her first clap. The applause this time was like she was giving an award to an actress who had just won the Oscar trophy.

"Even without you calling the security, I'm leaving, Steffi. In fact, I came to greet you nicely. But it turns out that your welcome to me wasn't what I expected. Even though my intention is actually good to give you a little advice," said Anne quietly, as she folded her arms across her chest.

"I don't need your advice, Marianne, I can call a great motivator if I need any advice," said Steffi coldly, as she tried to step away from Anne.

"The advice of a motivator wouldn't be better than the advice of a woman who was once in your current position, Steff," said Anne a little loudly.

Steffi immediately stopped her footsteps when she heard Anne's words. She then turned her head and glared at Anne who was still standing where she was.

"What do you mean being in my current position?" asked Steffi coldly.

Instead of answering Steffi's question, who looked very curious, Anne actually walked over to Steffi with a beautiful smile on her face. Slowly, Anne stretched out her hand and smoothed Steffi's hair, which was messy because of the wind.

"A man who has had an affair does not rule out cheating again in the future, you certainly know what your husband's tastes like. He is a man who is easily tempted when he sees the physicality of a beautiful, sexy, and seductive young girl. I almost forgot one thing, at that time I also saw clearly how you made love in the room that should have been mine as his legal wife at that time. My advice to you is to satisfy your husband lest he be satisfied by other women, and be careful with the women close to you, because who will know, those who are near you are eyeing your husband like I've experienced back then. You certainly know that well, right? I hope you learn from what happened to me first. Don't let yourself feel what I felt back then, because, believe me, being betrayed by the closest person hurts more than seeing your husband and friend make love in front of you," answered Anne quietly in a half whisper.

Hearing Anne's words this time really made Steffi speechless. Her face immediately looked expressionless, staring at Anne as if she had just got bad news. Anne smiled when she saw Steffi's expression. When Anne was about to open her mouth again, suddenly from behind Leon was seen running towards the two of them. Anne also refrained from speaking anymore. She still wanted to play with Steffi, who was almost knocked out.

"When did you arrive, Steff?" Leon asked quietly, startling Steffi, who was staring at Anne without blinking.

"I ... I just arrived dear, she ... she just tried to ..."

"Thank you Mr. Ganke," said Anne quickly cut off Steffi's words.

"Thank you for what?" Leon asked quietly, his heart racing as Anne spoke to him.

"Thank you for the free vacation ticket to Ireland for three days, sir," said Anne quickly, deliberately discussing it to make Steffi even madder.

Thump!

"What do you mean, Marianne, what three days vacation to Ireland?" asked Steffi in a rising voice, looking very shocked to hear the "vacation" word from Anne.

"Ahhhh, you don't know, Madam. Well, I'm sorry, I feel uncomfortable to explain it before Mr. Ganke do," said Anne pretended to feel guilty by giving a sad expression.

Leon's blood rippled when he saw the cute expression on Anne's face. He wanted to touch Anne's cheek who looked sad.

"Stop pretending, Marianne!!! Tell me what's wrong!!!" yelled Steffi full of emotion. She was very annoyed seeing the expression on Anne's face pretending to be innocent like that.

"Steffani!!! Watch your speech, this is a campus. You can't speak with a tone like that," Leon scolded back loudly to Steffi.

"Leon, she started it. Since earlier she had provoked me, Leon, by saying things that didn't make sense," said Steffi quickly.

"Sorry sir, if my words just made you angry, even though my intentions are actually good. I just want to represent my friends in class for your good intentions earlier. If my good intentions are not accepted, then it's okay. The important thing is I have already thanked you and I apologize for making Madam this angry, I didn't mean to ..."

To be Continued