Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 189:

The ring-shaped blade, no larger than a coin, darted through the space between bystanders and jabbed directly into Derek’s calf

“Ah!”

The sudden stab sent Derek yelling in pain and toppling to the floor when he least expected it. Melinda, clutching his arm, was dragged down with him, and they both hit the floor hard. Hidden by a thick carpet of petals, the tiny ring-shaped blade vanished from sight. Everyone around presumed Derek had merely tripped. The incident drew considerable attention. As Derek went down, his wig slipped off, exposing his completely bald head, much to everyone’s shock

It was his engagement day, a day when appearances were usually polished. Why, then, had he chosen to go bald?

Although Derek was a handsome man, the bald look did him no favors. Lacking hair, he seemed somewhat comical, an unfortunate image for someone known online. His fanbase was drawn not just by sympathy for his childhood ordeal of being trafficked but also by his good looks. If fans lost interest in his appearance, it could jeopardize his status as a leading internet personality—and with it, his earnings. Aware of this, Derek scrambled to retrieve his wig, attempting to reattach it in haste. But his increasing anxiety only made him fumble more, adding to his fluster. Amidst his panic, Melinda was jostled about, accidentally causing her veil to come off

The situation spiraled into absurdity, transforming an engagement ceremony into a comedy sketch, with both the groom-to-be and his partner suddenly bald

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Melinda’s scream

a knockoff dress, but showcasing a bald head at her engagement was beyond embarrassing. Already humiliated by Marissa earlier, this situation felt like a series of public slaps, utterly crushing her spirit. Aelfric,

frowned deeply and ordered his assistant, “Get Derek and Melinda

“Yes, sir!”

away. The grand engagement party was thrown into disarray in a rather humiliating fashion. Neil rushed to the stage, hoping to calm the situation, but his attempt was thwarted by a loud cry

them, riches would follow; if they turned against them, it could spell ruin.

seeing the escalating scandal involving Derek and Melinda spread rapidly, Neil bellowed from the stage, “Who? Who dares to mess with the Daniels family? Show yourself if

recorded and uploaded by someone present. The crowd instinctively stepped back, wary of falling under suspicion. Marissa also pretended to retreat nonchalantly. As she moved out of the

eyebrows playfully and teased, “Looks like someone’s bold enough to challenge your Daniels

is worn out. Take her home to rest. I’ll sort this out and come fetch