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.

him and won’t marry him. Similarly, I only see you as a friend. We can only remain

unable to utter a

been lurking around the Freeman family, quickly ran to the car

one was watching, he opened the car door and got in. Before

“Don’t worry, Mr. Jenkins! With the threats you issued earlier and how well Old Man Lawson handled it, no one dared

guilt

she look

Upton for quite a while, and it seemed like

and his complexion immediately paled,

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remained unlit, so Lionel could not see his expression, but he could

Lionel regretfully patted himself for his big mouth, changing the subject, “Mr. Jenkins, it’s

moment. “I’ll wait a little longer.”

later, Elliot finally returned to the Jenkins estate. Reminded of the penalty Santiago imposed on him for missing the event, he chose not to go back to the estate but headed to the altar room

was already

arrival.

as he returned tonight. You should go

informed.

followed Grant. When they reached

halted and gestured

asked, “This isn’t Grandpa’s room. Why are you

made it to this point today and fell ill, so

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