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.

words. As the feast is in

after announcing the wonderful news of her engagement, but I

and Jennifer appeared at the outdoor stairs on the second floor of the villa, clad in a long gown studded with

made her look like a princess. Her eyes, however, had

to the railing, she descended the stairs

dignified elegance with every gesture, as fitting her status as

her. Treyton’s

top of the stage and stood side by side with Craig, demure

eyes tinged red. “Have you forgotten our promise, Jennifer?” he shouted at her with a

then did Jennifer look

their gaze fixed on her

level. “That’s right. I

caused a throbbing pain in Treyton’s chest. He

“W-Why…”

lip. She did not say another

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

do to her, Craig? She has never looked at me with such coldness in her

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

believe him. He grew more and more agitated and fixed his bloodshot eyes on the

her brother. “I’m not feeling well, Craig. I would like to retire

guests

stepped forward immediately to help

was about to give chase but Cedrick held him down

“Let go of me!”

loosen his grip. He was trying to stop the other from losing his

up as well. “My brother is not feeling well too, Mr.

“Very well.”

and Cedrick stood on either side of

the ride back

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