Meeting You Was Fate

Not long after finishing the first one, Malcolm lit another cigarette. Ethon had already left.

The atmosphere in the hall was quiet and peaceful.

Everyone seemed to be waiting for Ethon because Shyla was still standing on the stage, scanning the crowd expectantly.

When Ethon came out of the bathroom, he found people eyeing him, while also giving way to him.

The light was shining brightly on Ethon. He looked all around without any expression on his handsome, chiseled face.

Under the stark gaze of every one present, Ethon slowly made his way to the stage.

Shyla looked at Ethon affectionately, her adoration for him clear on her face. She was both anxious and excited, wondering what would happen next. She thought Ethon would compromise and accept their marriage.

"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. There have been some misunderstandings about my marriage to Miss Tang. I have never been in a relationship with her, and I don't like her either. She is a great person, but I have been in love with another girl for many years. Hope you can bless us and forget about this announcement..." Ethon stood in the middle of the stage with his eyes looking firmly at the people around. There was no hint of hesitation in his manner.

No one said a word, although there were hushed sounds of people looking at each other in shock and some gasping. What was going on? How many more turns was this party going to take?

Shyla's eyes widened. When she realized what was happening, she felt so embarrassed she lowered her eyes. She fiddled with her own fingers, starting to sweat. How could Ethon be so blunt in front of so many people?

Did he really have to embarrass her? Further, wasn't this an insult to her and her father?

frozen in place. Slowly, she lifted her eyes up at Ethon...one could now

what do you mean?" Shyla asked in disbelief.

among the crowd, was stunned too. Her mouth was wide open. She had never expected her son to go against her.

her eyes came together as she narrowed her eyes and looked at Shyla on the stage...clearly, the girl was feeling disappointed and insulted.

I mean? You already know I have a girlfriend, and her name is Fiona..." Ethon squinted his eyes as if he couldn't believe her pretense. He walked closer

her spine. Unable to hold

daughter's embarrassment anymore. He rushed onto the stage and pulled her behind him. He then looked down at Monica, roaring at the top of his lungs, "Mrs. Yu! Is this how you have brought your son up?" He then turned to Ethon. "You know what, Ethon? Shyla never wanted to marry you anyway. It was

chilled in the hall. No

what had happened. He smiled deeply to himself and asked Joshua, "Mr. Tang, why are you angry? My wife

indignation, urging

that Joshua wouldn't act rashly,

at each other intensely. Both of them reeked

Joshua thought of a way to save the day. He suddenly laughed out loud. "So, Mrs.

Monica didn't get the hint. She was confused. She shook her head and explained obediently, "No, I wasn't. I really like Shyla.

if brushing off her words. "Don't bother explaining. There is too much for Shyla to bear

then her eyes landed on Monica.

Together, the father and daughter walked down the stage.

that had occurred, Ethon and Malcolm were in a good mood. They were

too much!" Tears streamed down Monica's cheeks. She