Chapter 75

Fear gripped her. She dreaded that tonight’s event might turn into a repeat of the ordeal from seven years ago, with the same vicious gossip and judgment. She was scared that Liam might once again make her the Stone family’s scapegoat.

Those thoughts alone sent her heart into a frenzy.

Just then, a comforting, strong hand gently enveloped her frigid, trembling one.

Celena’s head snapped up, looking at Liam. Liam’s striking features and his bright, steadfast gaze were brimming with affection as he looked at her. “Celena, don’t be scared. I’m right here,” Liam whispered.

It shattered the walls around Celena’s heart. The chaos within was suddenly wrapped in a comforting warmth, and tears streamed down her cheeks as her small hand clung to Liam’s with all her might.

That’s right, he was with her. She was not facing the world alone anymore, and a newfound strength blossomed in Celena’s heart.

At that moment, a piercing female voice cut through the hall, mak the atmosphere even more oppressive. The glares aimed at Cele turned sharper.

the Stone family? You’ve already wrecked my engagement party, and now you’re here with him, stirring up trouble at

had been watching their arrivals closely. Upon seeing Celena, her face twisted with rage as

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her furious stare.

moment

convinced that Celena, given any opportunity, would show up despite her despicable deeds. Celena would still harbor hope of returning to the Stone family, hoping to win Grandpa’s favor.

going to make Celena pay and crush her pride beneath her feet. The nerve of her, to manipulate Liam into wrecking Cheryl’s engagement party, turning her into Drunham City’s laughing stock. Even today, people were snickering behind

hastily produced the ripped invitation, asking, “Sister, did you

this?”

of Cheryl’s heels echoed sharply as she marched up to Celena, fury and contempt written all over her face. With a

rip her

kicked out by the Stone family? Do you think I’d invite you after you spurred Liam to sabotage my engagement? You probably faked this

that, Cheryl snatched the invitation from Celena’s grasp, flung it to the floor, and stamped

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