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?”
the party, a popular dance group had performed, followed by Craig taking the stage and giving a speech to announce the
a start of surprise at Gwendolyn’s words. As the feast is in her
about to introduce my sister after announcing the wonderful news
appeared at the outdoor stairs on the second floor of the villa, clad in
looked exquisite under the spotlight. The crystal tiara perched atop her head made her look like a princess. Her eyes, however, had
the railing, she
gesture, as fitting her status as an
gaze followed her. Treyton’s was
last, she arrived on top of the stage and stood side by side with Craig, demure and obliging. She
our promise, Jennifer?” he shouted at her with a tremor in his voice. “Are you really going
Jennifer
deathly silent. Every person had their
level. “That’s right. I agree to
in Treyton’s chest.
“W-Why…”
not say another word, nor did she look at
a year, Treyton knew every gesture of hers well. He
you do to her, Craig? She has never looked at me with such coldness in her
“What an interesting accusation, Mr. Treyton. This is what Jennifer wants. How could I possibly
to believe him. He grew more and more agitated
to her brother. “I’m not feeling well, Craig. I would like to retire
guests to me,”
stepped
was about to give chase but Cedrick held him down by the
“Let go of me!”
not loosen his grip. He was trying to stop the other from losing his
“My brother is not feeling well too,
“Very well.”
stood on either side of Treyton and forced
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