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?”
commencement of the party, a popular dance group had performed, followed by Craig taking the stage and giving a speech to announce the engagement.
crowd gave a start of surprise at Gwendolyn’s words. As the
after announcing the wonderful news of her engagement, but I
a finger, and Jennifer appeared at the outdoor stairs on the second floor of the
tiara perched atop her head made
on to the railing,
elegance with every gesture,
crowd’s gaze followed her. Treyton’s was
side by side with Craig, demure and obliging. She did not cast Treyton a single
“Have you forgotten our promise, Jennifer?” he shouted at her with a tremor in his voice. “Are you really
did Jennifer look at
venue was deathly silent. Every person had their gaze fixed on her in anticipation
right. I agree to be with
caused a throbbing pain in Treyton’s chest. He struggled to
“W-Why…”
her lip. She did not say another word, nor did
He could tell that something was
Craig? She has never looked at me with such coldness
Mr. Treyton. This is
grew more and more agitated and fixed his bloodshot eyes
well, Craig. I
the guests to me,” Craig
and descended the stage. A maid stepped forward immediately to help her up
give chase but Cedrick held him down
“Let go of me!”
grip. He was trying to
is not feeling
“Very well.”
and Cedrick stood on either side of Treyton and
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