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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back in its box. “I never planned to marry you. Tonight was all about showing everyone who you really are so no one else falls for your tricks.”

venue fell into stunned silence, so quiet that even the

Dessert Tryst. Then

couldn’t

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

Antonio’s openness about

and the

must be awesome to get Mr.

Antonio wouldn’t marry Janelle. Plus, she’s a twice- married

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casually, “Seriously? Even an idiot could see that I would never marry a divorced woman.

laughter, joking that Antonio should

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

it, lunging at him like

hard. “Aren’t you worried the baby will hate you for treating me like this?” she spat,

showed a flicker of hesitation, and then he sneered, “Oh, about the baby, we should get

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