Chapter 18

Antonio’s words sent the crowd into a frenzy of confused

murmurs.

“What the heck is Mr. Kaufman doing? I’m so lost,” one guest

asked.

“Rich folks sure know how to keep things interesting,” another commented.

The romantic vibe vanished in an instant.

Janelle, still in the dark, forced a smile and said, “Tino, that was funny.”

Antonio stepped out from behind the big screen, his face cold and unreadable.

Those with keen eyes sensed something was off.

“This is gonna be fun,” someone whispered.

The rest held their breath, waiting to see what would happen

next.

Janelle pouted with hopeful eyes. “Tino, if you keep this up, I’m gonna be upset.”

“Whatever. Like I care,” Antonio shot back, striding over and yanking the ring off her finger. “Don’t mess up my ring. You can afford it.”

stared at him, totally shocked,

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the roses around them, stowing the ring back in its box. “I never planned to marry you. Tonight was all about showing everyone who you really are so no one else

fell into stunned silence, so quiet that even the sound of breathing seemed loud and

footage from Dessert Tryst. Then there was the chat history and phone call recordings with her so–called besties.

dropped. They couldn’t believe

he gave a slight bow and said, “Sorry for dragging you all here for this drama, not a real wedding. My fiancée is actually Grace. She’s stuck by me for three years and put up with a lot because of me. I owe her a big wedding to make up for it. Hope you’ll

Given Antonio’s openness about the family drama, they went along, acting like nothing had happened.

the chatter

awesome to get Mr. Kaufman

knew Antonio wouldn’t marry Janelle. Plus, she’s a twice- married old hag. Who’d

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about manners and grace, screaming at Antonio with a shrill voice. “Antonio, you

could see that I would never marry a divorced woman.

that Antonio should try stand–up comedy.

can’t pull off the stunts someone here does,” he said, smirking at Janelle.

it, lunging at him like a madwoman.

shoved her away, making her fall hard. “Aren’t you worried the baby will hate you

he sneered, “Oh, about the baby, we

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