Remus was already in his forties, and Jennifer was in her twenties; the former was almost two decades her senior. For his own gain, Craig had announced the engagement without so much as a warning.
Treyton was furious. Leaping to his feet, he glared at Craig who was on top of the stage.
Similarly shocked, Gwendolyn tried to pull him back down but was a second too late.
“Jennifer and I are in love, Craig. I have come tonight specifically to ask you for her hand in marriage, yet you’re betrothing her to somebody else. Besides, tonight’s the first I’m hearing of it. What is the meaning of this?”
The guests were about to applaud and congratulate them but fell silent upon sensing something awry.
The media began photographing Treyton in a mad flurry of clicks and flashes.
This man who holds the fate of the entertainment industry in his hand is dating the acclaimed actress, Jennifer. From the sound of it, their relationship hasn’t begun recently, either.
Craig chuckled in response to the solemnity the atmosphere had attained. “When did you and Jennifer start dating, Mr. Treyton? How was I not aware of that? Besides, being engaged to Mr. Abbott is what she wants.”
“What did you say?”
Treyton scowled. A frigid aura poured forth.
He refused to believe that Jennifer would agree to be Remus’ fiancée.
“Where is Jennifer? I want to see her.”
Craig met his gaze but did not answer.
Gwendolyn stood up and chimed in, “This homecoming feast is held in Jennifer’s honor, Mr. Craig. Isn’t it strange that she’s not even here? What do you have up your sleeve?”
Since the commencement of the party, a popular dance group had performed, followed by Craig taking the stage and giving a speech to announce the engagement. The sequence of events was so tightly planned that the guests did not notice a thing.
Many among the crowd gave a start of surprise at Gwendolyn’s words. As the feast is in her honor, why is she nowhere to be seen?
continued smiling, unperturbed. “I was about to introduce my sister after announcing the wonderful news of
with a finger, and Jennifer appeared at the outdoor stairs on the second floor of the villa,
her head made her look like a princess. Her eyes, however, had
the railing, she descended
gesture, as fitting her status
crowd’s gaze followed her. Treyton’s was especially
of the stage and stood side by side with Craig,
our promise, Jennifer?” he shouted at her with a tremor in his voice. “Are you
Jennifer look
deathly silent. Every person had their gaze fixed
I agree to be with Mr.
a throbbing pain in Treyton’s chest.
“W-Why…”
bit her lip. She did not say another word, nor did she look at Treyton
knew every gesture of hers well. He could tell that
has never looked at me
interesting accusation, Mr. Treyton. This is what Jennifer wants. How could
to believe him. He grew more and more agitated and
feeling well,
guests to me,”
stepped forward immediately to help her up
give chase but Cedrick held him down
“Let go of me!”
was trying to stop the other from losing
stood up as well. “My brother is not feeling well too, Mr. Craig. Excuse
“Very well.”
Cedrick stood on either side of Treyton and forced him
the ride back to Treyton’s
three of them were occupied with the events
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