Chapter 456:
At the far end, to the right, a grand sign-in board stood prominently, bearing the bold inscription âWelcome to the Wade-Angela Engagement Partyâ at its head. Within the confines of the hotel lobby, the air was thick with the romance of Wade and Angelaâs engagement, evidenced by the numerous photos of the couple adorning the walls.
Even from afar, they seemed like a pair truly made for each other, radiating an air of tenderness and mutual adoration.
In the heart of the lobby stood a petite, four-sided ice sculpture screen, which endlessly rotated through a slideshow of the coupleâs most affectionate moments. Since the onset of the livestream at two oâclock, its viewership had steadily climbed.
âThe internet truly works wonders. It allows even someone like me to partake in such a lavish engagement ceremony from afar. I must admit, itâs quite thrilling,â one viewer remarked.
âMy curiosity leans more toward the guest list today. Iâve heard it includes some of the most celebrated and powerful figures from the entertainment sphere,â another viewer chimed in.
âAbove all, Iâm eager to see if Miss Sanderson makes an appearance. Itâs been a whole month since we only caught a glimpse of her at the Spheredale annual gala.
Her mystique is tantalizing.â
As the online community buzzed with speculation and excitement, Angela was reclining comfortably in the makeup room, basking in the pampering of the makeup artists.
Angela was encircled by the very people who had once clung to her every word but had scattered across the globe on lavish vacations after the fall of the Hilton family. Yet, here they were, flocking back to her side, drawn by her newfound connection to the esteemed Brooks family.
Fair-weather friends indeed!
Angela remained serene, soaking up their empty praises without a hint of visible irritation. Suddenly, the crisp tone of an incoming message cut through the murmur of adulation. It was from Lindsay.
âEverythingâs in place.â
âYou can start your plan.â Angelaâs eyes skimmed the message, her lips twisting into a smug smile, a spark of wicked intent glinting in her gaze. Today marked the downfall of Harlee! With that thought, Angela switched off her phone, closed her eyes for a moment to savor the imaginary thrill, and reminded her makeup artist to make sure her look was both stunning and sophisticated. She continued to soak in the surrounding adoration.
By evening, as the clock struck six, guests began to stream in, and the red carpet buzzed with activity.
Cameras clicked and flashed, capturing the arrival of every prominent guest.
Each camera operator was paired with a staff member to guide them, and for the more private elite guests, cameras were promptly turned off as per strict instructions.
Any failure to comply would result in immediate ejection by security.
When the celebrities made their grand entrance, flashes erupted in a frenzied burst, eager to capture each moment of the glamorous evening. Outside the opulent Sanderson family villa, Rhys made a striking figure, donned in a sleek black suit paired with a crisply pressed white shirt and a black tie, charmingly embroidered with tiny hearts.
His hair, meticulously styled by a top-tier stylist, flowed into a look that was both sophisticated and understated, carrying an air of exotic allure.
A few steps away, Hamilton and Patrick maintained a respectful distance. With a mischievous glint in his eye, Patrick leaned closer to Hamilton.
âMr. Green is really outdoing himself today. Looks more like heâs gearing up for an engagement party with Miss Sanderson, doesnât it?â
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