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.
among the crowd gave a start of surprise at Gwendolyn’s words. As
to introduce my sister after announcing the wonderful news of her engagement, but I was interrupted by
Jennifer appeared at the outdoor stairs on the second floor of the villa,
made her look
to the railing, she descended the stairs
elegance with every gesture, as fitting
gaze followed her. Treyton’s was
stood side by side with Craig, demure and obliging. She did
you forgotten our promise, Jennifer?” he shouted at her with a tremor in his voice. “Are you really going to
did Jennifer look at
silent. Every person had their gaze fixed on her in anticipation of her
was level. “That’s right. I agree to be with
a throbbing pain in Treyton’s
“W-Why…”
did not say another word, nor
knew every gesture of hers well. He could tell
do to her, Craig? She has never looked at me
smiled. “What an interesting accusation, Mr. Treyton. This is what
He grew more and more
to her brother. “I’m not feeling well, Craig. I would like to retire to
right. Leave the guests to me,”
and descended the stage. A maid stepped
was about to give chase but
“Let go of me!”
his grip. He was trying to
“My brother is not feeling
“Very well.”
either side of Treyton and forced him to
during the ride back to Treyton’s villa
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