Chapter 426

After Sheena finished speaking, Albert took the stage.

Amidst the cheers from the crowd, he swiftly announced Sheena’s engagement to Elliot. Since Elliot could not make it to the venue, Albert chose to simplify and quickly move past the announcement to minimize the guests‘ attention.

As the banquet progressed, Sheena, having toasted all the guests, sat alone in a corner, sipping her

wine.

Seeing her sitting alone, Colin felt a twinge of sympathy and joined her.

“Sheena, you’re not really willing to be engaged to Elliot, are you?”

She remained silent, elegantly swirling her wine glass.

Colin continued, “Look at him. He can’t even be present on such an important day, leaving you to bear everyone’s ridicule. A man like that won’t cherish you properly.”

Sheena chuckled. “Mr. Upton, it seems like no one dared to ridicule me except for you today.”

Colin was frustrated. “That’s because Uncle Albert managed the situation well. Sheena, I regret not having my parents talk to Uncle Albert about our marriage earlier. But if you’re willing to be with me, I can stand up to the Jenkins family for you!”

“No need, Mr. Upton. I’m not interested,” Sheena replied without hesitation.

“Why? Do you really like Elliot?” Colin asked.

and said earnestly, “I don’t like him and won’t marry him. Similarly, I only see you

turned pale, unable to utter a word.

ended at 11 p.m., and Lionel, who had been lurking around the Freeman family, quickly ran

he opened the car door and got in. Before Lionel could settle, the man who had been waiting inside immediately inquired, “How

well Old Man Lawson handled

guilt eased a bit.

look upset?”

saw her chatting with Mr. Upton for quite a while, and it seemed like they

his complexion immediately paled,

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remained unlit, so Lionel could not see his expression, but he could feel the atmosphere turning cold.

patted himself for his big mouth,

moment. “I’ll wait a

of the penalty Santiago imposed on him for missing the event, he chose not to go back to the estate

was already waiting at the entrance,

arrival.

Jenkins was unwell as soon as he returned tonight. You should

informed.

Elliot followed Grant. When they reached the guest room

and gestured for him to enter.

frowned and asked, “This isn’t Grandpa’s room. Why are you taking me here?”

it to this point today and fell

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