Meanwhile, Lucinda, Nathan, and Cyrus sat at the same table.
The men enjoyed a glass of rich red wine, while Lucinda, due to her ongoing period, opted for a glass of warm milk.
Since Noelle was a celebrity, Mekhi had invited numerous reporters from major media outlets and popular female artists to perform on stage.
The lively atmosphere intensified after an intense dance performance.
Mekhi took the stage to express his gratitude to the guests, reading from his written speech.
As time passed, Cyrus grew increasingly anxious as Noelle still hadnât made an appearance.
On the stage, Mekhi was still speaking.
He recounted Noelleâs difficult childhood as a kidnapping victim who eventually found refuge in a welfare home.
He blamed the kidnappers but omitted any mention of the Shaw familyâs carelessness.
âTonight, besides celebrating Noelleâs return to the family, we have another exciting announcement,â he declared with a joyful smile.
âIâve just agreed to Noelle and Quintinâs engagement.
In two weeks, theyâll have an engagement ceremony at the Gentti Hotelâ¦â
Lucinda and Cyrus froze when they heard this.
Cyrus was too stunned by the news of Noelle and Quintinâs engagement to pay attention to anything else Mekhi said.
Quintin was in his forties while Noelle was just in her twenties, making him considerably older than her.
To reap certain advantages, Mekhi consented to marry Noelle off to Quintin and promptly announced their engagement.
Cyrus, filled with rage, abruptly rose from his seat and fixed a piercing glare on Mekhi who was
on the stage.
Lucinda was also stunned.
She wished she could have stopped Cyrus, but it was too late.
âMekhi, Noelle is my girlfriend.
I came here tonight to discuss our engagement, but youâve betrothed her to Quintin without a word to me.
Whatâs the meaning of this?â
The guests, who had been on the verge of applauding and offering their congratulations, fell into silence.
The cameras continued to flash on Cyrus, capturing every moment.
Cyrus, someone who had a lot of influence in the entertainment business of the country, was in a relationship with Noelle, a renowned actress?
And judging by his words, they had been together for quite some time.
In the tense atmosphere, Mekhi chuckled, âNoelle is your girlfriend?
I wasnât aware of that.
Besides, she was willing to become engaged to Quintin.
â
âWhat did you just say?â Cyrus growled, his expression contorted in anger.
The notion that Noelle would willingly consent to marry Quintin seemed unfathomable to him.
âWhere is she? I want to see her!â Cyrus demanded, locking eyes with Mekhi.