Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 483

Mr. Briggs saw Ricardo. and his face seemed to struggle to maintain its

composure.

Everyone was well aware of the relationship between the Freeman family and the Cloude family. Now, the Freeman family had called off the engagement first, embarrassing the Cloudes.

Mr. Briggs couldn't muster a smile, but under the watchful eyes of everyone present, he was forced to put on an air of nonchalance and extend his hand. However, at that moment, Ricardo withdrew his previously extended hand and said indifferently, "Why don't I see Rowena?"

To outsiders, he still appeared to be infatuated with Rowena.

As people murmured in pity, Nichole made her way down from the second floor.

She was dressed in an haute couture gown and adorned with expensive jewelry. The moment she appeared, she instantly became the center of attention.

Everyone knew that today, the Freeman family's daughter was to be announced as engaged to the CEO of Burker International, and they all congratulated Nichole.

Having attended many occasions with James, Nichole responded to the congratulations with a light smile as if she had already become James' wife.

"Dad." Nichole approached Mr. Briggs, who wore a pleased smile and patted the back of Nichole's hand. He said, "My dear daughter, you look beautiful today."

a victorious smile. She extended her hand, saying, "Ricardo,

different attitude, Ricardo narrowed his eyes. Previously, Nichole would look at him with fear, but now that she had James as her support, she

finally come true." Ricardo took Nichole's hand but

she felt nothing and smiled, saying, "Yes, my wish has finally come true, thanks to you, Ricardo. How could

Mr. Briggs and said, "Dad, you should really

like a son to me," Mr. Briggs responded, patting Ricardo on the shoulder. "There are other guests over there, and Rowena and I

was clear that Mr.

words and frowned. "Mr.

just like his own father, and outsiders had thought Ricardo would eventually take over for Mr. Briggs. But now that Rowena was found, Mr. Briggs had changed his mind and wanted to marry his

said, though he had already begun leading Nichole to the

really done us dirty. We dealt with all the Freeman family's messes and even found his daughter. Now that he sees a chance to get cozy

"Where's Rowena?"

prepared and will come in when James announces

flashing in his eyes. "Mr. Briggs, you've shown no kindness, so don't blame me for not showing any either. Once we've

up to congratulate Nichole. Jean watched as everyone focused on Nichole and also went up. She theatrically offered a glass of wine, saying, "I heard you were beautiful, Ms. Rowena, but you're truly breathtaking in person. Here's to you,

her speech, Jean downed

unfamiliar face and asked in confusion,