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.”

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away 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

silence, so quiet that even the

and the screen began playing footage from Dessert Tryst. Then

jaws dropped. They couldn’t believe

gave a slight bow and said, “Sorry for dragging you all here for this drama, not a real wedding. My fiancée is actually Grace.

tonight was all about shaming Janelle. Given Antonio’s openness about the family drama, they went along,

out, and the chatter

must be awesome to get Mr. Kaufman

Janelle. Plus, she’s a twice- married

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hit Janelle like a ton of bricks. She forgot all about manners and grace, screaming at Antonio with a shrill voice. “Antonio, you played

marry a divorced woman. I’m the heir

joking that Antonio should

thing. I can’t pull off the stunts someone here does,” he

lunging at him

and scattered. Antonio shoved her away, making her fall hard. “Aren’t you worried the baby will hate you for treating me like this?” she spat, hatred blazing in

flicker of hesitation, and then he sneered, “Oh, about the baby, we

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