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The wedding day arrived quickly.

The Highline Hotel, a five-star resort close to the beach, was relatively quiet this time of year, making the costs more

affordable.

The ballroom was lavishly decorated, with a romantic sea of pink roses and two rows of columns tied with white ribbons. Sixty-six tables were set up for the reception.

Although it fell short of a true high-society wedding, this was the best the Hastings family could manage.

Over the past few days, invitations from the Hastings family had been sent to everyone, from the three major families to the smallest households. Most esteemed guests only showed up out of respect for the Lewis family. Owen and Harry were chatting with a few important guests while those from smaller families, feeling left out, gathered to gossip.

One said, The Lewis family sure knows how to cut corners. This table couldn't have cost more than a few thousand dollars And the decor? Pretty underwhelming. They clearly don't care much about the bride they're bringing in Another replied, "Not just that. The wedding wasn't even arranged by the Lewis family."

One was surprised. "Really: I thought it was common knowledge that Mr. Lewis and Ms. Hastings were madly in love. They used to be inseparable at all the big social events,"

Another laughed. That's ancient history. Have you seen the rumors online about the Hastings foster daughter in the past six months The Lewis family isn't stupid"

One asked. "Then why are they even bothering with a wedding?

by the media during well, you know

choice but to clarify to the media that they were getting married. This whole wedding? It's just for show, Haven't you noticed how few members of the Lewis family actually showed

scheduled for 10

a white wedding gown with flawless makeup. Behind her

of the

dressing room, dressed in a deep blue suit. Noticing him, Heather excused

a gift box.

gift?" Heather took the beautifully wrapped box. "This

it's

at it for a few moments before casually unwrapping the package.

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98.99% Stamped with a bold red mark: Confirmed blood relation.) She looked at the names. [Emily Hastings, Owen

sent but the attendant had already disappeared. She thought, Who would pull such a cruel

the dressing room, Emily had finished her hair and placed her veil. "Max, do I look beautiful?" she

as he cast Emily a quick glance. In his mind, he couldn't help but picture another face-one pure

now you've kept your word," Emily said, trying to please him. She knew that this was her only way forward. Marrying Miles was her last chance to turn things around. But the moment her hands touched Miles, he shoved her away with

had ended the moment you drugged me. I can't believe you turned out to be

said

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