Remus was already in his forties, and Jennifer was in her twenties; the former was almost two decades her senior. For his own gain, Craig had announced the engagement without so much as a warning.

Treyton was furious. Leaping to his feet, he glared at Craig who was on top of the stage.

Similarly shocked, Gwendolyn tried to pull him back down but was a second too late.

“Jennifer and I are in love, Craig. I have come tonight specifically to ask you for her hand in marriage, yet you’re betrothing her to somebody else. Besides, tonight’s the first I’m hearing of it. What is the meaning of this?”

The guests were about to applaud and congratulate them but fell silent upon sensing something awry.

The media began photographing Treyton in a mad flurry of clicks and flashes.

This man who holds the fate of the entertainment industry in his hand is dating the acclaimed actress, Jennifer. From the sound of it, their relationship hasn’t begun recently, either.

Craig chuckled in response to the solemnity the atmosphere had attained. “When did you and Jennifer start dating, Mr. Treyton? How was I not aware of that? Besides, being engaged to Mr. Abbott is what she wants.”

“What did you say?”

Treyton scowled. A frigid aura poured forth.

He refused to believe that Jennifer would agree to be Remus’ fiancée.

“Where is Jennifer? I want to see her.”

Craig met his gaze but did not answer.

Gwendolyn stood up and chimed in, “This homecoming feast is held in Jennifer’s honor, Mr. Craig. Isn’t it strange that she’s not even here? What do you have up your sleeve?”

Since the commencement of the party, a popular dance group had performed, followed by Craig taking the stage and giving a speech to announce the engagement. The sequence of events was so tightly planned that the guests did not notice a thing.

As the feast

unperturbed. “I was about to introduce my sister after announcing the wonderful news of her engagement, but I was interrupted by

on the second floor of the villa, clad in a long

crystal tiara perched atop her head made

railing, she descended

exuded dignified elegance with every gesture, as fitting

followed her. Treyton’s was

top of the stage and stood side by side with Craig, demure and obliging. She did

at her with a tremor in his voice.

did Jennifer look at

venue was deathly silent. Every person had their

voice was level. “That’s right. I agree to be with Mr.

a throbbing pain in Treyton’s chest. He struggled to

“W-Why…”

lip. She did not say another word, nor

been together for a year, Treyton knew every gesture of hers well. He could tell that something was wrong

She has never looked at me

an interesting accusation, Mr. Treyton. This is what Jennifer wants. How could I possibly

more and more agitated

feeling well,

right. Leave the guests to me,”

descended the stage. A maid stepped forward immediately to help her up

about to give chase but Cedrick held him

“Let go of me!”

not loosen his grip. He was trying to stop the other from losing his

“My brother is not feeling well too,

“Very well.”

and Cedrick stood on either side of Treyton and forced him to walk

ride back to

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