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. The sequence of events was so tightly planned that

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

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

around, he beckoned with a finger, and Jennifer appeared at the outdoor stairs on the

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

to the railing,

elegance with every gesture, as fitting her

crowd’s gaze followed her. Treyton’s was

and stood side by side with Craig, demure and obliging. She did not

our promise, Jennifer?” he shouted at her with a

Jennifer look at

silent. Every person had their gaze fixed on her in anticipation of

right. I agree to be with

pain in Treyton’s chest. He

“W-Why…”

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

hers well. He could tell that something was wrong from the way she was conducting

Craig? She has never looked at

an interesting accusation, Mr. Treyton. This is what Jennifer wants.

He grew more and more agitated and fixed his bloodshot eyes on

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

guests to me,” Craig answered

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

was about to give chase but Cedrick held

“Let go of me!”

was trying to stop the other from

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

“Very well.”

on either side of Treyton and forced him

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