Chapter 265
The lights came back on and the show just ended; everyone went back to where they were earlier.
Sophia also walked out from Michael’s arms and returned to where she was moments before as the
banquet continued. The engagement ceremony was only halfway through, yet all the guests were waiting
to see how the Harpers would carry on this engagement ceremony.
At this moment, X was at the verge of copsing. The man who kneeled down and swore to her just
now, had actually slept with so many other women…
Meanwhile, Richard kneeled before X once again and kept on exining, “You have to trust me, X
—all of these are just part of their n! That man in those video clips isn’t me! Someone wants to frame
me; I’ve always been by your side recently, don’t you know that?
Those videos are fake. They are all fake, X! Don’t be fooled—I’d never do anything to hurt you!
Technology is very advanced nowadays, and everything can be fake. You have to believe me! Ka has
already been put into prison by her. What should I do if you leave me? X…”
Everything hade to this point and their engagement was no longer just a matter between them
both. In fact, it was a matter between the two families. If they had chosen not to carry on with the
ceremony, the reputation of both families would be ruined. X had no choice in whether to trust him or
not. She had to believe in Richard—the engagement ceremony must go on! She smiled as she wiped
off the tears from her eyes, and looked at Richard like a pure and innocent child. “I believe you,
Richard! There are people who want to stop us from being together! We must not let their n prevail!”
“X…” Richard was full of fluke. He swore that he would never hook up with any of those women again
and never do anything to disappoint X in the future, for she was someone who had trusted him. His
little angel trusted him so much. What a lucky man he was! A man’s promise, however…
The engagement banquet then continued right when everyone had thought that the Harpers and the
Huffs had been torn apart. Unexpectedly, it was only a while before the two main characters of today’s
engagement ceremony showed up while being well-dressed.
Richard even took over the microphone outrageously to exin the situation onstage. “Something has
just happened that’s made me very angry! It has been ascertained that it was the Harpers’ rival who had
nned this incident. They had nned the disturbance caused by the ruffians and the video incident
moments ago; the ruffians were actors recruited by them and the videos were also faked. I, Richard
Harper, have never done anything to hurt my fiancée—everyone can certainly be a witness to that.”
Many female celebrities of Glory Entertainment had shown ridicule on their faces. Some of male guests,
who were Richard’s business partners, were full of subtle appearances as well.
At this moment, X took over the microphone and maintained a polite smile as she said, “I believe in
my fiancé, and this is the man who will stay by my side for the rest of my life—I’ve always trusted him
100%. All the incidents that happened earlier were directed against both our families. Both our families
will thoroughly investigate this matter!”
“Come on, let’s raise our sses!”
The host families raised their sses while being apanied by the guests at the scene. The
atmosphere had finally been smoothed over.
Soon enough, the performances had begun. Brilliant artists took the stage and the atmosphere began to
gradually rise to its peak along with the singing and dancing. The newly-wedded couple proceeded to
raise a toast to their guests by going around each table. Soon, they arrived at Sophia’s table, whereupon
X and Richard held their wine sses toward her.
X was a performing arts student. Therefore, she had hid her emotions well and made herself appear
normal. On the other hand, Richard had a hideous and stiffened smile; the muscles on his face even
started twitching slightly, showing his inner fury.
Smiling elegantly, X said, “A lot has happened throughout my engagement ceremony with Richard.
Nheless, these are just small matters; the more some people don’t want to see us together, the more
I want to be with him.”
Sophia pretended like she did not know X was referring to her. “You’re right. It isn’t easy for the both of
you to be together,” she said.
X and Richard both toasted Sophia a ss of wine. X had deliberately revealed her pigeon-egg-
sized diamond ring; the bright lights in the venue reflected on it and shone into Sophia’s eyes. X
sneered inwardly but smiled calmly in front of her. “This is for you, Sophia.
Thank you for apanying Richard through his hardest days. With your immense help those days,
Richard was able to enter Bayside University sessfully.” What she had actually meant was, ‘Thank
you for your effort in helping him get admitted to Bayside University before getting dumped by him
willingly!’ She knew that Sophia must be mad with jealousy at this moment!
Sophia then raised her ss with a calm expression on her face. She did not look at the pigeon-egg-
sized diamond ring and maintained the polite smile on her face. “Happy taking over!” said Sophia.
The edges of X’s lips twitched slightly, but she soon recoveredposure. Richard’s face was sullen,
but it seemed like he was ashamed as well. If Sophia was really involved in these incidents, she might
have more tricks up her sleeves…
The three of them—who each had their own hidden intentions—drunk their sses of wine. After putting
down the wine ss, X calmly held her own hand. She then said to Richard in a whiny manner,
“Richard, this ring is too hefty.”
Richard’s face twisted malevolently as he forced out a hideous look. “This is the most unique ring in the
world; it fits just right on you since you’re the most unique person as well.”
X put on a shy face and said, “Ugh, you’re such a cheeseball, Richard!” As she whined, she kept
waving the ring she had in her hand. Nheless, no matter how she swayed it, the ring would still be
perfectly presented in front of everyone’s sight. Female guests from near and far could not cover up their
looks filled with envy and hatred; it couldn’t be disguised!
On the other hand, Richard felt extremely proud, for this engagement ring symbolized the reputation of
the Harpers! As for X, she naturally felt even prouder. The Harpers had spent avish fortune to
purchase this ring; it was enough to show that they valued this marriage.
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Meanwhile, some peasants who had tried to mess everything up could only stare as everything had
taken its ce… She wanted to see how long Sophia could persist! She’s obviously extremely sorrowful
and envious. However, she has no choice but to show a look of indifference. It must be suffocating for
her! X thought to herself.
Unexpectedly, Sophia parted her lips slightly andmented, “Not bad. This ring does scream
‘mistress’; I think it suits you well!”
X’s entire body trembled for a bit, and bursts of sparks were shooting out from her eyes. No, she’s just
putting on an act! The wedding ring on X’s hand had be her greatest motivation and support.
She vigorously showed her ring off and said, “This ring was designed and custom-made by a well-known
designer. It’ll suit any outfit and it’s worth over fifty million!”
A white, glistening light sparkled before everyone’s eyes. All of a sudden, an even more dazzling red
light blinded the crowd, instantly overshadowing the faint white light. It turned out that Sophia had
reached out her hand to draw her hair together; the glistening light just so happened toe from her
finger.
No one noticed when she had put on the diamond ring in her hand. The blood-red supreme gemstone
exuded a mysterious luster. It was the same color as her lipstick, and the two looked dazzling as they
complemented each other. Compared to the supreme diamond ring, X’s engagement ring was
suddenly inferior to it.
Meanwhile, someone else had recognized the ring and eximed, “It’s the representative piece of the
collection from Ido, ‘the Eternal Love’!”