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.

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

to

Lionel, who had been lurking around the Freeman family, quickly ran to the

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

worry, Mr. Jenkins! With the threats you issued earlier and how well Old

of guilt eased a

she look upset?”

pondered for a moment. “Not really. I saw her chatting with Mr. Upton for quite a while, and it seemed like they

remained silent, and his complexion immediately paled, looking

Chapter 426

2/2

could not see his expression, but he could feel the atmosphere turning

patted himself for his big mouth, changing the subject, “Mr. Jenkins, it’s getting late. When do you plan to go

a moment. “I’ll wait a little

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

altar room, Grant was already waiting at the entrance,

arrival.

as soon as he returned tonight. You should go check on him,”

informed.

followed Grant. When they reached the guest room

suddenly halted and gestured for him to enter.

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

He just made it to this point today and

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255