Chapter 465: Chapter 465

Chapter 465:

A wave of whispers washed over the room, the guests buzzing with anticipation, most suspecting the announcement would involve the distribution of the Brooks family’s wealth to the newly betrothed.

However, Angela’s thoughts were elsewhere. She was less interested in the inheritance and more fixated on Harlee, wondering if Harlee would somehow embarrass herself during the event.

Angela confidently took the microphone from Wade’s hands and addressed the gathered crowd with a calm, composed voice, “Since we have the honor of Miss Sanderson and Mr. Green joining us tonight, perhaps, Saul, it would be fitting to have them as witnesses on stage during our engagement celebration?”

At the mention of their names, Harlee and Rhys shared a knowing look. Without waiting for Saul’s approval, they stood up simultaneously and made their way toward the stage.

Caught in their quiet consensus, Saul found himself nodding in agreement, though reluctantly.

As Saul watched them ascend the platform, his thoughts drifted to the daunting decision he had made about dividing his estate.

Doubt gnawed at him. Was he making the right choice?

Harlee and Rhys positioned themselves on the stage, keeping a deliberate space between them to prevent any scandalous gossip that might tarnish Harlee’s reputation. The moment they appeared on stage, the cameras zoomed in on Harlee, revealing her to the entire room.

A wave of admiration swept through the crowd, eliciting a spontaneous “wow” as they were taken aback by Harlee’s radiant elegance.

From her spot in the audience, Lindsay caught sight of the dazzling duo displayed on the large screen.

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A pang of jealousy surged through her, and the fork she was holding clinked against her plate as it dropped, her eyes brimming with unspoken envy.

At that instant, the crowd was utterly captivated by Harlee’s striking presence, utterly oblivious to Lindsay’s subdued reaction. On the stage, Angela was calculating the time, her brow furrowed in confusion.

The drug was supposed to have started working by now. Yet, Harlee appeared completely unaffected.

Convinced of her meticulous dosing, Angela’s heart slowly settled. She surmised it was simply a matter of time. Soon, Harlee would undoubtedly embarrass herself before the entire assembly.

Harlee remained poised at center stage, her gaze coolly glancing at Angela beside her. She curved her lips into a feigned look of concern.

“Miss Hilton, you appear distracted. Is everything alright?”

Angela, taken aback by Harlee’s direct question, hurriedly concealed the brief shadow of unease that crossed her features, responding in a subdued tone, “Perhaps I rose a bit too early today. It’s really nothing to worry about.” Wade, despite his reservations about Angela’s background, couldn’t deny her charms in private moments.

He tenderly draped his arm around Angela’s waist, offering her his support.

“Lean on me, and that should make you feel better.”

Angela’s expression softened with gratitude. The onlookers, witnessing Wade’s affectionate gesture, believed wholeheartedly in the romance that the gossip had spoken of.

After a moment, Saul stepped forward and took the microphone.

“Forgive the interruption. On this special day, my youngest son Wade’s engagement banquet, I’d like to take this chance to address how my assets will be divided.”

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