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?”

followed by Craig taking the stage and giving a speech to announce the engagement. The

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

my sister after announcing the wonderful news

and Jennifer appeared at the outdoor stairs on the second floor of the villa,

under the spotlight. The crystal tiara perched atop her head made her look like a princess. Her eyes, however, had lost their

to the railing, she

dignified elegance with every gesture, as fitting her

followed her. Treyton’s

the stage and stood side by side with Craig, demure

promise, Jennifer?” he shouted at her

did Jennifer look at

their gaze fixed on her in anticipation

voice was level. “That’s right. I agree to be with Mr.

throbbing pain in

“W-Why…”

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

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

never looked at me with such coldness in her

“What an interesting accusation, Mr. Treyton. This is what Jennifer

more and more agitated

not feeling well, Craig. I would like to retire

the guests

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

but Cedrick held him down

“Let go of me!”

not loosen his grip. He was trying to stop

brother is not feeling well too,

“Very well.”

on either side of Treyton and forced him to walk

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