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?”

and giving a speech to announce the engagement. The sequence of

a start of surprise at Gwendolyn’s words. As the feast is in her honor, why is she

was about to introduce my sister after announcing the wonderful news of her engagement,

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

perched atop her head made her look like a

the railing, she descended the

with every gesture,

gaze followed her. Treyton’s was especially

side by side with Craig, demure and

shouted at her with

then did Jennifer look at

person had their gaze fixed on her in anticipation

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

a throbbing pain in Treyton’s chest. He

“W-Why…”

bit her lip. She did not say another word,

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

She has never looked at me with

This is what Jennifer

him. He grew more and more agitated

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

Leave the guests to me,” Craig answered

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

chase but

“Let go of me!”

was trying to stop the

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

“Very well.”

stood on either side of Treyton and forced him to

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