The Ex and Her Riches

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.

of surprise at Gwendolyn’s words. As the

my sister after announcing the wonderful news of her engagement, but I was interrupted by Mr.

with a finger, and Jennifer appeared at the outdoor stairs on the second floor of

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

the railing, she

exuded dignified elegance with every gesture, as fitting her status

her. Treyton’s was especially

on top of the stage and stood side by side with Craig, demure and obliging. She did not

forgotten our promise, Jennifer?” he shouted at her with a tremor in his

did Jennifer look

deathly silent. Every person had their

voice was level. “That’s right. I agree

caused a throbbing pain in Treyton’s chest.

“W-Why…”

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

gesture of hers well. He could tell that something was wrong from the way she was conducting

never looked at me

This is what Jennifer wants. How

to believe him. He grew more and more agitated and fixed his bloodshot

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

guests to me,”

stage. A maid stepped forward immediately to

to give chase but Cedrick

“Let go of me!”

was trying

stood up as well. “My brother is not

“Very well.”

Cedrick stood on either side of Treyton and forced him

atmosphere during the ride back to Treyton’s villa was