Chapter 18%
Hazel’s face turned pale,her eyes red–rimmed, “Ken,don’t listen to her nonsense! She’s always had it out for me.She’s jealous!She hates my mom and she hates me too!”
“I’m asking youls it true or not!“Ken’s voice trembled and even his hands were shaking.
Hazel’s eyes darted around nervously,but she clenched her teeth and shouted, “Did you propose to me just for money?Now that you’ve found out I won’t inherit anything from the Easton Family,do you regret it?Do you even have a heart?”
“L’Ken opened his mouth but no sound came out.
The truth was he never loved Hazel. However, to admit he did not love her now would be the same as confessing that all he cared about was the money.!
The guests started murmuring to each other, the entire atmosphere spiraling out of control.k
Mr.Easton,face dark with anger,pulled Diana away and this move barely managed to contain the situation, However, Ken felt like he had been thrown into an ice bath and he was freezing from head to toe.
The engagement party couldn’t go on. Ken rushed to the restroom and splashed cold water on his face,over and over, but he couldn’t drown out Diana’s words echoing in his mind, “You really thought marrying her would get you the investment?You’re so naive 3
He was like a clown. A clown with nothing.
Just then someone knocked on the restroom door. His assistant burst in panting heavily “President Dixon,the hall across from us.. they’re hosting an engagement party too.”
What does that have to do with me? he said voice low and lifeless.
“It’s Mr.Charles’s engagement party And his fiancée is. Miss White”
“Who?”
“Emily.”
Ken’s whole body stiffened like he’d been struck by lightning. He stared at his assistant in disbelief “What did you say?“! “Emily…Miss White is getting engaged to Charles Dixon, the heir of the Dixon Family. The media is already there, taking photos.”
Ken stumbled out of the restroom and shoved past the crowd as he charged toward the neighboring banquet hall
Ken stumbled out of the restroom and shoved past the crowd as he charged toward the neighboring banquet hall
The entire hall of my engagement party was elegantly and solemnly decorated with floral arrangements,lighting and fragrance.Every detail revealed Charles’besthetic and sincerity.
I was wearing a custom–made gown from the Watson Family,so even though it was simple,it was luxurious.”
Charles stood beside me with an elegant and composed manner His hand held mine gently. The warmth from his fingertips made my heart beat faster.”
“You two have been fated since childhood, my mom said with a beaming smile and clinked her glass to Mrs Watson “Back then, when you two were young, you ever escaped together, and nowhere you are together again.It must be destiny”
Mrs. Watson’s eyes were filled with approval Charles has never cared about any girl this much before He’s talked about the big sister who once saved him ever since he was little, and now he can finally marry her properly As his mother! can finally rest easy
My dad,meanwhile, was having a serious conversation with Charles about our plans after our wedding, as well as the details of the distribution of work and family Charles listened attentively the entire time. Occasionally he glanced at me with unwavering eyes.
“Our daughter can be stubbom, my dad warned earnestly.“She’s got a sharp tongue Sometimes I hope you can be patient with her.”
“I understand, Charles replied softly.“Every time she stands her ground it’s something I respect”
My heart skipped again.I suddenly felt this kind of man whom my family had truly chosen for me, was someone I could rely on.!
He didn’t question the past.He didn’t judge my scars. He just valued the present.!!
As the engagement party neared its end my parents laughed and clinked glasses with the Watson Family,while guests lined up to offer their blessings.
I was lowering my head to adjust my gown when all of a sudden, the doors to the banquet hall were flung open!
A familiar voice cut through the chatter of the guests like a blade, “Emily,what the hell are you doing?”
