Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

Chapter 389

Natalie's outfit was especially striking. She wore a stunning blue evening gown, complemented by a string of pearls, and was smiling radiantly, exuding an

indescribable elegance and grace.

As soon as she appeared, the crowd erupted into enthusiastic applause, bringing the atmosphere to its peak.

Angela and Fiona, however, remained calm, each lost in their own thoughts.

Waves of applause surrounded them, and Natalie seemed thoroughly pleased with the event.

The two women, unbothered, occasionally clinked their glasses together in quiet understanding whenever the applause grew too loud, like old confidants sharing an inside joke.

Then, out of nowhere, the host said, "Let's welcome Ms. Graham and Madam Fiona to the stage!"

Angela jolted in surprise, instinctively turning to Fiona. What was going on?

Fiona was just as bewildered as she looked back at Angela in surprise. Before they could react, the lights in the banquet hall suddenly went dark. Only a single spotlight remained, shining directly on them.

Angela's thoughts instantly ran wild. What the heck was happening?

point, she couldn't just ruin Joanne's and

and Fiona stepped onto the stage. Natalie was already waiting for them in the center,

Natalie said with a smile, grabbing Angela's hand and gripping it tightly. Then she turned to Fiona. "With you two in charge of my birthday celebration, I knew

whether Natalie would really call them up there just to praise

the two exchanged silent glances filled with

celebrating my birthday today, I also have an important announcement to

as she turned toward the

something was off.

involving her and

front of all these people, everyone would assume that Angela and Fiona had truly accepted him From then on, he'd be

had set them

whose expression had darkened. She had clearly realized

appeared, they'd leave. Since Natalie was playing dirty, they had no reason to show her

Though the guests remained calm, whispers spread as they speculated about what was

side of the stage,

her head. Sure enough, she saw Trevor being taken away, his mouth covered so he

illuminated the stage once more—this