Chapter 458: Chapter 458

Chapter 458:

Concerned about Lindsay, Wilton and Belen had abruptly ended their archaeological expedition and hurried home.

Believing Lindsay to be devastated by Wade’s decision to marry another, they swallowed their pride and resolved to show up at the engagement party, hoping to right the perceived wrongs against Lindsay. Unbeknownst to them, Lindsay’s seething frustration didn’t come from Wade’s marriage to someone else but from Rhys’ entanglement with Harlee.

At the Brooks Hotel, the lobby was awash with light and grandeur.

Angela and Wade, standing before an opulent engagement portrait, welcomed their guests with practiced smiles. Wade’s union with Angela demanded the surrender of his Brooks Group inheritance, and his subdued demeanor betrayed his inner struggle. Only the most notable guests earned a faint, practiced smile from him.

Angela, on the other hand, seemed unfazed by Wade’s displeasure and continued to fulfill her duties as a gracious fiancée, engaging warmly with everyone. The disparity between their family statuses meant Angela’s parents, Lillie and Rolland, were relegated to a backstage role and not permitted to venture out and welcome guests.

Conversely, Wade’s parents, Saul Brooks and Jenesis Brooks, epitomized the picture of elegance.

Dressed in their finest and adorned with lavish jewelry, their flawless appearances and hairstyles were beyond reproach.

Despite their outward charm, Saul and Jenesis harbored a deep-seated aversion to Angela, who had recently triumphed in a piano competition. Their disdain stemmed not from her lack of accomplishments but from her unconventional entrance into their family.

Angela had leveraged damning evidence against the Brooks Group to secure her place, not through an expected pregnancy.

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From a distance, the group greeting the guests seemed oddly assorted.

As the clock struck seven, Wilton and Belen alighted from their vehicle, faces etched with severity.

“Ah, Wilton, Belen! Wonderful to see you. Please, right this way!” Saul exclaimed, breaking away to greet them with urgency. Wade and Angela voiced their greetings in perfect sync, “Mr. Morgan, Mrs. Morgan.”

Yet, Wilton and Belen barely acknowledged them, offering only a frosty grunt devoid of any friendliness.

Saul, aware that the tension stemmed from Wade’s missteps, adopted an even more humble posture.

“Wilton, it’s truly generous of you to overlook previous disagreements and attend Wade’s engagement party. We’ve reserved a special place for you at the venue, and it would be my pleasure to accompany you there.”

“There’s no need for that,” Wilton responded icily, his gaze piercing through Saul.

“An extravagant engagement party, indeed. You’ve really outdone yourself, Saul. Impressive, truly.”

Saul bit back his response, choosing instead to hold his peace. Such family grievances were best kept from public ears, to protect the family’s facade of unity and respectability.

Angela, who held leverage over the Brooks Group, had demanded nothing less than a lavish affair for the engagement party, a detail that was crucial to keep confidential.

Saul forced a smile, subtly steering the dialogue in a new direction.

Outside the venue, as Rhys and Harlee’s vehicle gracefully approached the red carpet, Hamilton stepped out and elegantly swung open the door. Rhys exited the car with an effortless charm, his composed demeanor under the scrutinizing glare of the cameras causing a stir among the live stream viewers.

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