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 is in her honor, why is

announcing

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

makeup looked exquisite under the spotlight. The crystal tiara perched atop her head made her look like a princess. Her eyes,

railing, she descended the

with every gesture, as fitting her

her. Treyton’s was especially

stage and stood side by side with Craig, demure and

he shouted at her with a tremor in his voice. “Are you really going

did Jennifer look at

was deathly silent. Every person had their gaze fixed on

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

a throbbing pain in Treyton’s chest. He

“W-Why…”

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

year, Treyton knew every gesture of hers well. He could tell that something was wrong from the way she

Craig? She has never looked at me

interesting accusation, Mr. Treyton. This is

refused to believe him. He grew more and more

not feeling well, Craig. I would like

right. Leave the guests

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

chase but Cedrick held him

“Let go of me!”

He was trying

as well. “My brother is

“Very well.”

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

ride back to Treyton’s villa

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