Chapter 1540


    Raeleigh was still holding the cake but she had no way of refusing. In the end, she was pulled


    forward.


    Jepherson was dressed in ck from head to toe and had a blue rose boutonniere pinned to the


    lapel of his suit jacket. He walked up to the stage, picked up the microphone and greeted his


    guests. When he did, Everyone in the room turned to look at him.


    Just as Raeleigh was about to take a bite of her cake, Jepherson turned to face her and nted his


    lips on hers, kissing away the cream on her lips. Raeleigh immediately knew that he was up to


    something.


    "What are you up to?"


    "I''m going to make an announcement."


    Jepherson gave her a smile before turning around and looking at the guests below the stage.


    "Good evening, I''m delighted to announce that the Richards Group has already achieved its first


    quarter target. I would like to thank you for your time and effort, and foring and celebrating with


    us. We look forward to your continued support for the Richards Group in theing years."


    Additionally..."


    Jepherson pulled Raeleigh over. "I have someone I would like to introduce to everyone. Thisdy


    right here is Raeleigh Anson. She''s one of ourpany''s automotive designers. She is also my


    wife."


    Raeleigh nearly dropped her cake. Everyone below the stage was wide- eyed in shock. They hadn''t


    expected Jepherson to make such an announcement at the banquet.


    Santiago, who was standing in the distance, started pping. The crowd turned their heads over to


    Santiago before following his lead.


    As the apuse rang out, Raeleigh felt like she was stuck in a dream. If she wasn''t holding a cake


    in her hand, she would definitely have had to pinch herself to make sure that she was not dreaming.


    She desperately wanted to wake up from this dream.


    "Next up, I would like everyone to join me on the dance floor. Let''s enjoy ourselves tonight,"


    Jepherson continued. Just as he was about to lead Raeleigh off the stage, a woman was pushed


    into the banquet hall, which caught everyone by surprise.


    The crowd started to make way for the neer.


    Santiago immediately noticed that something was amiss and looked in the direction of the crowd.


    When Santiago saw that it was Ste, he was stunned for a moment. Then, he quickly walked up to


    her.


    Ste was sat in a wheelchair, her eyes fixed on Jepherson and Raeleigh. Neither Jepherson nor


    Raeleigh smiled as their gazes reflected the shock in their bones.


    No one could smile at such an abrupt appearance.


    When Raeleigh saw Ste, she immediately turned towards Jepherson who was calmly staring at


    Ste.


    Steughed below the stage. "If you two are a married couple, what does that make me?"


    Everyone around them was shocked to hear her say that. What was going on?


    Raeleigh remained silent as it wasn''t the time for her to say anything. Although she had her own


    opinions regarding this, she chose to stay quiet.


    While Santiago was standing amongst the crowd, Jepherson retorted, "There''s nothing between


    us."


    Ste took out a stack of photos and tossed it towards the crowd. "Oh, really?"


    One of the photos fell at Santiago''s feet. He frowned when he saw them - they were the same


    pictures that Ste had taken a few months ago. However, he was sure that he had deleted all the


    photos. How could she have them?


    Could she had made a copy?


    Jepherson nced at the photos that were all over the floor. He smiled and said calmly, "I''m not


    going to waste my time defending myself. You know better than anyone what happened that night.


    My conscience is clear."


    "However, my grandmother has already agreed to let you marry into our family and be a


    concubine. You will not have a formal title, and Raeleigh will be my actual wife."


    "Ste, I am genuinely disappointed in you. I wasn''t expecting you toe and cause trouble like


    this."


    "My grandmother has allowed you to live in Ink Garden and we''ve already talked things out, yet you


    still showed up here tonight, shameless! You should know that only the matriarch of the Richards


    family is allowed to live in the Ink Garden."


    "My grandmother not only proposed the marriage but even allowed you to reside there while she


    made Raeleigh stay in the Green Jade Garden instead."


    "After all that, you still refused topromise and insisted on making things ugly."


    "Fine, I will meet with her to talk about this. Since I''m heading over there, I will bring Raeleigh along


    to visit her."


    "Do pick up the photos before you be aughing stock."


    "My distinguished guests, I would like to formally apologize to everyone in the room. I should have


    dealt with my family''s matters in private, and not here, at a public event."


    "I ask for your understanding, and please continue to enjoy yourselves tonight."


    The corners of Jepherson''s mouth lifted as he spoke, smiling warmly and very charmingly at the


    crowd.


    Raeleigh stood aside as she looked down at Ste, who had been ignored. She couldn''t understand


    why Ste still wanted to make a fuss. It did not seem that she liked him, and judging by Ste


    family''s status, Raeleigh was sure that she could find someone else, but that seemed rather


    impossible with everything that had happened.


    She had single handedly destroyed herself.


    Even though Jepherson was not an advocate of having concubines, it was normal for men to have


    them. Much like the men in the Moore family, especially Flynt''s father, who had a total of seven


    wives and all of whom he had kids with.


    Jepherson had already made it clear earlier. Not only did he respect his grandmother''s decision, but


    Ste was shown courtesy and was allowed to live in the Ink Garden because of her family


    background. However, Ste still ungratefully came around and caused a fuss.


    No matter how one put it, Raeleigh was his legitimate woman. Hence, Jepherson would bring her


    wherever he went. He would even proudly introduce her to everyone. But with regards to Ste...


    To put it bluntly, everyone knew what dirty tricks she had used to be his concubine. Ste was


    only shooting herself in the foot by doing this.


    Jepherson led Raeleigh off the stage and handed her cake to the waiter. Then, they walked towards


    the dance floor.


    The music started ying, and the lights changed to match the ambience. No one gave Ste the


    time of day at all. Everyone had their eyes on Jepherson and Raeleigh,pletely amazed by the


    two. Even if Ste caused trouble, their rtionship remained unaffected and it was in to see just


    how solid a pair the two were.


    While Ste''s servant collected the photos on the ground, Ste let out a scoff and turned around to


    look at Jepherson and Raeleigh, who were dancing together on the dance floor.


    "Raeleigh, I didn''t really want anything at first, but I can''t stop myself now. You have to take


    responsibility for your actions."


    "Let''s leave." Ste took another nce before being pushed out of the banquet hall.


    Raeleigh watched Ste leave as she held Jepherson. "Actually, this isn''t beneficial to you. People


    may think that you''re not content with what you have."


    "I couldn''t care less about what others think. Your thoughts are what matters most to me."


    "Aren''t you surprised at all?"


    "What''s there to be surprised about? I''m only surprised at how breath- takingly beautiful you look


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    Jepherson took a quick nce at Raeleigh before pulling her into his arms. He smiled gently as he


    twirled her around the dance floor.