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.

start of surprise at Gwendolyn’s words. As the feast is in her honor,

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

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

crystal tiara perched atop her head made her look like a princess. Her eyes, however, had

on to the railing, she

exuded dignified elegance with every gesture, as fitting her status

her. Treyton’s was especially

top of the stage and stood side by side

you forgotten our promise, Jennifer?” he shouted at her with a tremor in his voice. “Are you really going to

then did Jennifer look

was deathly silent. Every person had their gaze fixed on her in anticipation

right. I agree to

throbbing pain in Treyton’s chest.

“W-Why…”

bit her lip. She did not say another word, nor did she look at Treyton

of hers well. He could tell that something was wrong from

has never looked at me with such

is what Jennifer wants. How could I

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

feeling well, Craig. I would like to

the guests to me,” Craig answered

stage. A maid stepped forward

to give chase but

“Let go of me!”

trying to stop

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

“Very well.”

stood on either side of Treyton and forced

ride back to Treyton’s villa

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