Chapter 1844


    Back in the grand foyer of the castle, Magdalen had slipped into her bridal gown, a creation by Estelle


    that was the epitome of elegance. The strapless design featured a bodice adorned with petals


    reminiscent of tulips, and a voluminous skirt that cascaded down, embellished with pearls nestled


    within delicate embroidery. The dress was a perfect match for the castle''s majestic ambiance, where


    the wedding was to be held.


    A buzz of inquiries surrounded Magdalen as guests marveled at her gown. "Who''s the designer behind


    this stunning piece?" they asked.


    Magdalen, with a gracious smile, replied, "Who else but KING!"


    At the mention of KING, reactions varied from enlightenment to awe, and some to disappointment.


    Those who had hoped to secure the designer for themselves knew that with KING''s name attached, it


    was likely a far-fetched dream.


    Catching Estelle''s eye from across the crowd, Magdalen winked, her smile yful and radiant.


    With half an hour to the ceremony''s start, guests filled the chapel, each taking their seats. Old Mr.


    Jarvis and Old Mr. Quintin were given pride of ce at the front, stirring whispers among those who


    recognized Mr. Jarvis and pondered the special connection the Langston family must have to have him


    in attendance.


    The castle''s chapel was a sight to behold, with its ornate Roman columns, soaring entrance hall,


    majestic doors, and flowers scattered throughout, adding romance and gravitas to the space.


    As the elegant music began to y, the crowd settled into a hushed anticipation. Bridesmaids and


    groomsmen emerged from either side of the grand entrance, proceeding down the aisles that fanned


    out from the doorway.


    At the lead of the bridal procession were Manley and Estelle. Manley couldn''t take his eyes off Estelle


    as she approached him, his handsome features rxed into an easy smile, though his heart raced in


    secret.


    In the span of seconds, Manley''s mind reyed the drama of their first meeting, the guarded


    interactions that followed, and the profound moments theyter shared. These memories felt as close


    as yesterday, yet years had passed since they first met.


    He realized they had known each other for so long.


    Perhaps he would never have the chance to call Estelle his own, but in that moment, as he watched


    her in her bridesmaid dress walking towards him, his heart swelled with bittersweet joy and a tumult of


    emotions he couldn''t calm.


    He had lived a wild and unrestrained life, but atst, he hade to know the taste of loving someone


    deeply.


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    Even if fate was not on their side, he did not regret this longing.


    Soon, they were side by side, Manley taking Estelle''s hand, whispering with a chuckle, "In my heart,


    this is like you''re marrying me just this once!"


    Estelle tensed at his touch, her senses suddenly heightened. She nced towards the entrance and


    caught sight of Jonathan stepping in.


    He wore a sharp ck coat, his figure tall and determined as he hurried in. His gaze met hers, shifting


    from surprise to a fleeting chill, but in an instant.


    Across the sea of guests, their eyes locked and Estelle felt a surge of tion. She nearly turned to rush


    towards him.


    Manley''s grip on her hand tightened, steering her back to the present, reminding her that the wedding


    was underway.


    Jonathan, seeing Estelle hand in hand with Manley, felt an urge to pull her away. Charlie stepped in,


    cing a hand on Jonathan''s shoulder, urging, "Keep it cool, the ceremony''s still on."


    Jonathan struggled to remainposed, his handsome face twisted with frustration. "Why is Manley


    here?"


    Charlie shrugged, "Manley and Magdalen are friends. It''s normal for him to be here."


    He nudged Jonathan towards their seats, trying to calm him, "Don''t panic, Estelle''s still yours. No one''s


    taking her away. Manley''s just getting a moment''s advantage, that''s all."


    Jonathan''s eyes remained fixed on Estelle, never having seen her so beautifully dressed, yet now it


    seemed to torment him.


    Ten days without her, his longing had be unbearable, and now he had returned only to find her


    elegantly on Manley''s arm.


    The sensation was like oil poured onto boiling water.


    Charlie settled him down with a teasing tone, "I only just found out Magdalen called Manley back.


    Seems like she''s trying to provoke you! But why did you stay abroad for so long?"