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?”

a popular dance group had performed, followed by Craig taking the stage and giving a speech to announce the engagement. The

crowd gave a start of surprise at Gwendolyn’s words. As

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

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

under the spotlight. The crystal tiara perched atop her head made her look like a princess.

to the railing,

gesture, as fitting her status as an

followed her.

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

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

Jennifer look

Every person had their gaze fixed

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

throbbing pain in Treyton’s chest. He struggled to

“W-Why…”

not say another word, nor did she look

hers well. He could tell that

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

smiled. “What an interesting accusation, Mr. Treyton. This is what Jennifer wants. How could

and more agitated and fixed his

not feeling well, Craig. I would like to

guests to me,” Craig answered

stage. A maid stepped forward immediately to help

chase but Cedrick

“Let go of me!”

He was trying to stop the other from losing his

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

“Very well.”

Cedrick stood on either side of Treyton and forced him to

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