Wait, She’s a Billionaire by Ms. Shadow

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 a friend. We can only remain as friends. I hope you can

turned pale, unable to utter

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

car door and got in. Before Lionel could settle,

how well Old Man Lawson handled

guilt eased

look upset?”

really. I saw her chatting with Mr. Upton for quite a while, and it

remained silent, and his complexion

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

for his big mouth, changing the subject, “Mr.

for a moment. “I’ll

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

already waiting at the entrance, clearly anticipating his

arrival.

was unwell as soon as he returned tonight. You should go check

informed.

reached the guest

gestured for him to

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

He just made it to