Chapter 22

She’s not here to cause trouble, is she?

Mad what right does she have? Does she still think she’s Mrs. Shaw?

The two families are announcing their engagement; she’s just humiliating herself.”

But she didn’t do anything wrong. She had a relationship; her boyfriend is marrying someone else, why is it her Caul?

-The

guests whispered amongst themselves, most enjoying the spectacle, few speaking up for me–those who did were quickly silenced.

Rita’s face turned ashen upon seeing me, as if she’d seen a ghost. Seraphine looked flustered. Julian was even more panicked; he was about to approach me.

“Don’t go,” Rita clung to his arm, preventing him. “Julian and I are getting engaged; we’ll be married soon. Stop bothering him…”

Julian was beside himself, but couldn’t create a scene in front of so many people. He whispered to Rita to shut coldly pulling her hand away. Rita looked like she was about to cry. Julian approached me again; Caffrey and his

up

brother intervened, pulling him back.

Do you want to humiliate my

The guests‘ anticipation heightened;

the center of the ballroom. Passing a table, I picked up a glass of red wine and elegantly took a sip.

are you doing?! Leave immediately!” Seraphine descended from the stage, blocking my

free from the Crowes, walking towards me, his expression cold.“Don’t cause a scene; we’ll talk at home. “Julian, are you taking

it mean? It was an insult–calling Rita a mistress, even if she married Julian, she’d be the second wife! A blatant provocation!

you’re shameless! I’m Julian’s wife; we’re getting

roared. Seraphine rushed over, comforting Rita.“Rita, darling, don’t stoop to her level.”

said, “Don’t stop her;

dare say another word, you won’t get a cent!” Seraphine, fearing I’d reveal our secret marriage, threatened me with money. But she

true love; it’s all

the money and still

happy about losing her sugar daddy after years and is trying to extort more money.”

crowd. The Crowes were unhappy with Julian; hearing me act so brazenly after taking the

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times, even after Rita

was unbelievable! Others thought I was crazy. Rita laughed angrily.“Kneel to me? Why? What gives you the right?

down my wine, taking a marriage certificate from my bag, placing it before

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