Chapter 190
Fiona froze.
The smile on her face stiffened,then stiffened even more.
But soon,the words “wedding will be held again “floated through her mind and the suffocating frustration in her heart slowly dissipated.
Yes,she was the future lady of the Whitlock Family. She was the only pampered daughter of the Corvin Family.
As long as the wedding went through,her position would be unshakable.\
Callista?That jinx…had long been dead!
Ridiculous–she was gone,yet still so restless,daring to make the men of the family linger on her memory?”
Fiona returned to her room,her heart full of venom,grinding her teeth as she cursed, “Wretch!Even dead,you want to take what’s mine.Jinx!Worthless life!Serves you right to die early!“”
Her words were filthy and venomous,each one sharper than the last.
The night wind outside howled, carrying her hateful words with unnatural clarity. Yet she did not notice a tiny red dot blinking faintly atop the bookshelf.
These past few days,riding on the high of preparing for the wedding,Fiona felt almost like she was floating on clouds.”
She was even afraid of unexpected complications,so,just like Callista back then,she suggested going to the City Hall first to register the marriage–securing her status firmly by Jason’s side.”
Yet strangely,over these past few days,she had hardly seen him. He was either on a business trip or working overtime;every phone call was answered by his assistant,who gave vague replies.
Although a subtle unease gnawed at Fiona’s heart,she mostly comforted herself. After all,men being busy was normal.”
Finally,just the day before she expected the wedding,she received a notification.”
[Let’s first gather with friends for a meal.]}
Fiona didn’t think much of it and happily agreed.”
She thrived on these gatherings–surrounded by wealthy,influential young elites who all knew she was a counterfeit heiress, yet still showered her with attention and praise.”
Every time she thought of this,a rush of exhilaration surged through her veins.”
She was the true winner.Callista was dead and now it was her time to shine.”
The banquet was held at the city’s most prestigious hall.”
Lights blazed,the red carpet stretched long and crystal chandeliers scattered shimmering reflections across the room.”
Fiona was dressed in resplendent finery,wearing a newly tailored gown and high heels, entering like a queen making her grand
debut.E
“Fiona is here!”
“Oh,the bride–to–be,you look radiant!”
“This time we finally get to toast at your wedding–we’ve been waiting so long!”
Hearing these flattering words, Fiona felt her heart swell with delight. Her smile was saccharine and dazzling as she lifted her chin,basking in the attention of the crowd.”
Before long,the private room’s doors were pushed open.
Jason,Simon and Ethan arrived,fashionably late.”
The three of them stood tall,their expressions stern and imposing.
Seeing them,Fiona’s heart leapt with excitement. She quickly stood up,her voice soft and coquettish.“Simon, Ethan,Jason,you finally came!I’ve been waiting for you for ages.“W
She even deliberately stepped forward,lightly tugging at Jason’s sleeve,her eyes full of feigned affection.
But he merely cast her a cold glance,offering no response.N
The atmosphere stiffened subtly.
Sensing the cold tension,the others immediately fell silent,no longer daring to chatter frivolously.
Before long,a few of Fiona’s girlfriends found an excuse.“Fiona,go touch up your makeup.”
Completely unsuspecting,she beamed with self–satisfaction and left.N
Once she was gone,the mood in the private room turned sharply frigid.
Jason sat at the head of the table,his gaze dark and razor–sharp.
Simon and Ethan flanked him on either side,their faces icy enough to freeze a person.N
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8:31 AM
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Someone cautiously spoke up,“Mr. Whitlock,may we ask why you called us here today…”
Jason lifted his eyes.<
He rapped sharply on the table,his voice cold and hard as iron. “Explain clearly what happened back then between Fiona and Callista. Tell me–who was really the one being bullied?”
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