Chapter 0198

The next morning at 10 a.m., Woolpackton’s Grand Garethy Hotel was bustling on its top-floor banquet

hall.

It was not Ol’ Mare’s fanciest spot-just a four-star hotel-but with the year-end holidays still in full swing.

snagging any room was a win. The holidays were the reason Amber’s classmates could finally squeeze

in a

reunion.

Amber’s college crew was about forty, mostly hitched by then.

Despite the festive break, some were tied up with work and could not make it. Thus, there they were.

less than

thirty alumni mingling with their spouses, kids left at home, gathered around four tables.

“Amber!”

As she and Alexander stepped into the room, the guys’ faces lit up.

The belle of Ol’ Mare, unrivaled even here in Woolpackton, was every guy’s dream girl back in the day.

Strolling

through campus, she was a sight to behold.

Seven years on, and she had not lost a bit of her charm. The youthful blush was replaced by a touch of

sophistication, but she was still the goddess from their dreams.

“Sorry I’m

late. Work at the company’s been crazy,” she apologized with a graceful smile.

Amber looped her arm through Alexander’s, greeting her old high school friends with a bright smile. “It’s

been years, but you all haven’t changed a bit!”

classmates returned her smile joyfully. A few of the

hoping for a shot with you, but you’ve gone and tied

knot! Guess we’re

out of luck now!”

cheeks, and she was about to reply when

“What? Amber’s married?”

surprise and disbelief, echoed from

Gael Fabin, an old classmate of

of luxury, clad in a tailor-made Versace suit, a Lawrence platinum watch

Bonio crocodile leather shoes on his feet, and a

with a dragon

His tie was fastened with a diamond

screamed a net

“Gaell”

“Gael!”

some respect. It’s Mister Gael

+15 BONUS

friends lit up, each one eager to welcome

hour.

had made it big. Rumor had it he

skyrocketed. He became a high-powered general

to spare.

to Gael, who footed

you got married and didn’t even drop me a line?” Gael walked up to Amber,

his eyes locked on hers with an intensity that was

“Amber, it’s

been too long.”

greeted Gael with a warm smile instead of a handshake. “I tied the

girl’s already five. Somehow, the news never made it to the

“Been hitched that long?”

in surprise before turning to give Alexander a

let out a knowing chuckle. “The Chesire family’s got a bit

hubby’s style… Well, let’s just say it’s unique.” He smirked

Style?

chose a snug casual ensemble and a pair

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