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."

spotted Ricardo and wore a victorious smile. She extended

look at him with fear, but now that

come true." Ricardo took Nichole's hand but tightened his

has finally come true, thanks to you, Ricardo.

Briggs and said, "Dad, you should really thank Ricardo

responded, patting Ricardo on the shoulder. "There are other guests over

was clear that Mr. Briggs

Briggs' words and frowned. "Mr. Briggs, are we

thought Ricardo would eventually take over for Mr. Briggs. But now that Rowena was found, Mr. Briggs had changed his

though he had already begun leading Nichole to the other

We dealt with all the Freeman family's messes and even found his

"Where's Rowena?"

will come in when James

so don't blame me for not showing any either. Once we've fallen out,

ladies of high society were all coming 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

finishing her speech, Jean

and asked in