Chapter 304
At Davis Manor, Audrey sat on the bed in her wedding gown, waiting for Yann to arrive.
Emilia wasn’t a bridesmaid, but she suggested a playful game—having Lena hide Audrey’s shoes.
“Tonight, when you go to bed, make sure you get in first,” Emilia whispered.
“Why?” Lena was curious.
Emilia beckoned her closer. “Whoever gets into bed first rules the household.”
Lena grinned. “Yann’s already wrapped around Audrey
Emilia chuckled, “Yann’s an exception. But it’s good luck for the
Brooke joined in. “In my hometown, there’s a saying. If the bride steps on
Lena was surprised. She had never heard that before.
Audrey, still sitting on the bed, burst out laughing.
the groom’s shoes during a midnight bathroom trip, he’ll never dare act up.”
Outside, fireworks crackled. It was the signal of Yann’s arrival. The room erupted into chaos. “He’s here! Lock the door.”
Brooke and Emilia rushed to barricade the entrance, leaving only Lena with Audrey.
“Audrey, I’m freaking out,” Lena said, legs trembling. “If I don’t open the door, will Yann
get
back at me?”
“He wouldn’t dare,” Audrey said calmly.
“But… What about my new handbag?”
“I’ll buy it for you.”
- Lena immediately steadied herself, eyes gleaming with joy. “I want that Lunessé face cream, too.”
Audrey chuckled and nodded.
Though Lena was Yann’s cousin, she insisted on siding with Audrey today. Gifts were her primary motivator.
Soon, Yann arrived at the door with his groomsmen and friends.
Normally, no one would dare mess with him, but today was different. Teasing the groom was tradition, and with Amelia backing them, the group had no
fear.
Someone had set up a row of paper cups on a table just outside th
a cash amount, and Yann had to pay accordingly.
door. It was a game, tossing ping–pong balls into the cups. Each cup was marked with
“I’ll go first.” Quentin stepped forward. Three perfect shots landed in the “3,000” cups. Without hesitation, he handed over three rolled–up wads of cash.
“Hardy, your turn. If you can handle a mouse like a pro, try a ping–pong ball.” Quentin tossed him a ball.
Hardy, ever silent, took careful aim and matched Quentin’s payout.
“Let me try.” Everett grabbed a ball and nailed the “free pass” cup on his first attempt.
The men erupted in cheers, ushering Yann closer to the door.
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More games followed, but nothing could slow them down. When the knock finally came, Lena jumped. “G–gifts first!”
“Open the door a crack, or how do we hand them over?” a voice teased from outside.
“I won’t fall for that.” Lena braced against the door. “The second I open it, you’ll rush in. Yann, just transfer the money to my account.”
With that, Lena shot Audrey another nervous glance. “He won’t do that, right?”
Audrey shook her head, amused. “He won’t.”
Pressing her ear to the door, Lena listened intently–chaotic chatter outside, but no sign of Yann’s voice.
Just then, the window slid open. A figure vaulted inside with practiced ease.
Lena whirled around and shrieked, “Yann, you can’t climb through the window. That’s cheating!”
Yann landed smoothly, straightened his suit, and then took the bouquet passed through the window. He approached the bed, saying gently, “Sweetheart, I’m here.” He offered the bouquet to Audrey.
As Audrey took the bouquet, her fingers brushed his–icy cold.
Autumn rains had brought a chill, but Yann’s forehead glistened with sweat. There was no reason for his hands to be so cold.
Audrey leaned in, whispering, “Are you nervous?”
Yann blinked. “No.”
When he moved to lift her, he noticed her bare feet. His gaze snapped at Lena. “Where are her shoes?”
“You have to find them first,” Lena said, arms crossed smugly. She was certain he could never guess the hiding spot.
Yann nudged her aside and yanked the door open.
Calvin, who had been leaning against it, tumbled in, followed by Quentin, Hardy, Edward Wheeler, who was Hardy’s base manager, and a crowd of
guests.
Yann announced with a grin, “40 thousand dollars to whoever finds the shoes.”
Lena’s jaw dropped. “Yann, just give it to me, and I’ll hand the shoes over.”
“Move, you little traitor!” Miles hauled her out into the hallway,
Lena grabbed Owen’s sleeve to steady herself. “You bully me! I’ll tell Mom. I’m the family princess, and you’ll all be kicked out someday.”
“Why?” Owen frowned.
Lena glanced at him, realizing she had crumpled his sleeve in her grip. She hastily smoothed it out and explained, “Men forget their mothers after marriage. That’s why boys in my family move out after the wedding. Only I get to stay.”
“So your future husband has to live with your parents?” Owen teased.
“Right,” Lena declared before ducking back into the room. “Move!”
Miles intercepted her at the door. “Tell me where the shoes are, and I’ll split the money with you.”
Lena raised her chin. “70-30. My favor.”
“60-40.”
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“Deal.”
Grabbing Miles‘ tie, Lena yanked him down and whispered in his ear.
Straightening, Miles immediately called out, “It’s under the mattress where Audrey’s sitting.”
“Humph!” Lena pummeled his back in betrayal.
Miles feigned agony while Yann lifted Audrey. Calvin’s hand slid beneath the mattress, and he soon produced one shoe.
“Traitor!” Lena stuck out her tongue at Miles.
Miles looked at Everett, and Everett nudged his wife forward. Time for Plan B.
Everett’s wife approached Lena and coaxed, “Lena, just tell us.”
“Never! Ah! Stop tickling! You’re all… ganging up on me! I’m telling Mom.” Lena couldn’t stop giggling.
Lena writhed, tears welling up in her eyes as she struggled not to give in. Audrey was amused.
The clock was ticking. To save time, Yann handed Lena a gilded envelope. “Talk.”
“For real?” Lena wiped her eyes.
“Yeah.” Yann nodded.
Lena took it and shot Audrey an apologetic look. “Sorry, bribery wins.”
The room erupted in laughter.
Still giggling, Lena finally gave in. “Well, the other one’s in the chandelier.”
No one would have guessed she had hidden the shoes there.
Calvin stood on a chair and fished out the shoe. Yann knelt, slipping it onto Audrey’s foot.
“Wait! You lied!” Lena shrieked. She tore open the envelope and found a check worth 40 thousand dollars.
As she lunged for the shoe, Yann swept Audrey into his arms and carried her out, leaving Lena flailing at empty air.
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