Chapter 474 The Engagement
Jennifer got out of the car with a fuzzy mind. She could not help but to look up and stare at Rivebale Hotel. Suddenly, she saw Lana watching her with a creepy smile from the window on the second floor.
“Come on, let’s go inside. Almost all of the guests are here,” urged Tyrone. He stretched out his arm, signaling Jennifer to walk arm in arm with him, but the latter remained unfazed.
Linda quickly darted to the front and wrapped Jennifer’s arm around Tyrone’s. Jennifer pulled her hand away and snapped indifferently, “Mom, I’m going to leave if you continue behaving like this.”
Linda was about to go ballistic when Tyrone’s cold glare swept across her face. “Just let her be. You can leave now.”
Linda smiled awkwardly and retreated. Although Tyrone was her son-in-law, she was quite afraid of him. Sometimes, a stare from him would make her shudder in fear.
“Ladies and gentlemen, the newly united couple!” Gideon announced. Immediately, a group of men popped confetti launchers to spice up the occasion. The noisy hall then fell silent. Everyone was anticipating Tyrone’s arrival.
Among the guests present were the business tycoons from Pollerton, CEOs of the nation’s top five hundred companies, and members of the Ten Prestigious Families. To everyone’s surprise, even Neil showed up to send congratulatory messages on behalf of the Yund family.
The emcee of the event was a famous influencer in the country, who was regarded as one of the most promising rising stars.
“First, let’s welcome Mr. Tyrone Campbell and Ms. Jennifer Wilson!” Following the emcee’s announcement, vibrant music was played in the background to hype the crowd up.
The entire hall then erupted in applause and incessant clapping.
Jennifer’s relatives who had attended her simple wedding with Donald in the past compared both events and found them to be worlds apart.
That time, only Raymond was there to represent the Campbells.
“Jennifer is so blessed to have found such a wonderful husband in her second marriage.”
“I know, right? She’s definitely climbing up the social ladder.”
“I can imagine how arrogant and proud Linda will be.”
“This man is certainly way better than Donald.”
Tyrone walked toward the emcee to pick up a huge diamond ring. He held it in his hand and looked straight into Jennifer’s eyes.
The emcee exclaimed, “Oh my goodness! What did I just see? It’s the blue sapphire diamond ring personally made by the top-notch jeweler of a luxury brand! Three years ago, it was sold for fifty million in an auction.”
When the Wilsons heard that, they stared intently at the precious diamond ring in Tyrone’s hand.
Jennifer, too, turned to look at the diamond ring. A long time ago, she came across a necklace called “Eternal Love”, which was more beautiful than the ring.
Subsequently, the emcee announced, “Today is the twenty-sixth of the month. On behalf of the two families, I welcome all of you here to attend the engagement ceremony of Mr. Tyrone Campbell and Ms. Jennifer Wilson. I hereby declare the official commencement of the ceremony.”
Thump, thump, thump!
The music started playing and the hall became lively again.
“Mr. Tyrone is successful, young, and handsome—a truly remarkable man. Ms. Wilson, on the other hand, is graceful and gentle. They are a perfect couple and a match made in heaven. Now, I’m going to ask Mr. Tyrone the most important question while the guests bear witness to this very significant moment. Do you take Ms. Jennifer Wilson as your fiancée?” The emcee passed the microphone to him.
Tyrone stated, “Yes, I do.”
“Great! Now, let me ask Ms. Wilson. Do you accept Mr. Tyrone Campbell’s proposal?” The emcee approached Jennifer and handed the microphone over to her.
Conflicting emotions rose within her as she faced the entrance, seemingly spacing out. “I…”
Before she could finish her sentence, her eyes widened and her body jerked in surprise as she stared outside of the door in disbelief.
