Chapter 884


    “Let it go,” Sheena said, grabbing his arm. “The engagement matters have nothing to do with the


    National Investigation Bureau. It’s not appropriate to pressure him using your position.”


    Then, she continued, “I doubt we can reach an agreement tonight about the engagement anyway. I’ll


    try again in a few days.”


    Elliot tenderly stroked her cheek. “Feeling the weight of being the head of the family now?”


    Sheena sighed. “Mmhmm. I have to manage everything in the Lawson family, deal with the unruly old


    timers at the Lawson Group who are just waiting for me to slip up, trying to usurp my position and


    reim their former authority.”


    Elliot massaged her shoulders skillfully as he whispered softly in her ear, “If that’s the case, I’ll give you


    the pampering you deserve tonight. Are you still satisfied with that bold and sensual dance from a


    couple of days ago?”


    Sheena’s cheeks instantly flushed as she recalled his provocative dance on the bed.


    It was too tempting to resist. Unfortunately, she could not indulge due to her menstrual cycle.


    “Tonight’s out of the question. My period isn’t over yet. It’s only torturing if we can’t do anything after all


    the teasing


    Elliot nodded understandingly, taking off his suit jacket to drape over her slender shoulders.


    “It’s chilly at night and catching a cold would only worsen your menstrual cramps.”


    Howard emerged from the living room as they chatted, his expression grim.


    Sheena noticed his demeanor and asked, “Howard, what did you discuss with Romello?”


    “I wanted to see Phoebe, but he wouldn’t allow it.”


    Sheena tried to reassure him, saying, “Forget it. After all, we’re at the Nicholls residence right now, and


    Romello is Phoebe’s elder brother. Stirring up trouble would only put her in a difficult position.”


    Howard’s expression remained solemn. “Nana, something doesn’t feel right, but I can’t put my finger on


    it.”


    Not seeing Phoebe made him anxious.


    Sheena and Elliot exchanged nces, both wearing serious expressions but refraining from saying.


    anything


    In the garden of the Nicholls residence, colorful lights twinkled, and even the setting was beautifully


    decorated.


    Guests arrived one after another.


    ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org .


    Half an hourter, the garden was bustling with extravagantly dressed noble guests.


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    Sheena, Elliot, and Howard sat together at a table, sipping red wine.


    Due to Sheena’s ongoing menstrual cycle, she had a cup of warm milk instead.


    Because of Phoebe’s celebrity status, Romello specially invited several major international media


    reporters and a popr female idol group to perform a dance on stage.


    After a sensual dance performance, the atmosphere at the venue grew increasingly lively.


    Romello took the stage and delivered official thanks to the guests as per the prepared script.


    Howard waited and waited but still did not see Phoebee out, gradually intensifying his anxiety.


    Onstage, Romello continued speaking, briefly summarizing Phoebe’s difficult past growing up in an


    orphanage, attributing all responsibility to the kidnappers while conveniently omitting any mention of the


    Nicholls family’s shorings.


    “Tonight, aside from celebrating the return of my sister, there’s another wonderful announcement to


    make on this great asion.


    Romello paused slightly, his expression mysterious.


    Just now, I’ve agreed to the engagement request from the Santos family. In two weeks, we’ll be holding


    the engagement ceremony for Phoebe and Mr. Wayne Santos at the Welkin Hotel…”


    With those words, the atmosphere at Sheena’s table turned icy instantly.


    Romello continued with his speech, but Howard did not hear it.


    His mind was fixated on Phoebe being engaged to Wayne.