Chapter 268 Threat From Doyle


    They only rehearsed once, and Gabriel almost felt like throwing up.


    The whole process was so cheesy that it gave him goosebumps, and they kept emerging over and


    over again.


    They threw confetti, danced around, and tried to create an exciting atmosphere.


    Especially the finale, when the thirty people sing "More Than I Can Say" together, he had to raise


    and lower the "love" sign in sync with the rhythm, feeling like aplete fool.


    How could such ame wedding nningpany receive a job?


    The awkwardness of the marriage proposal made him wonder how Prisci would react when she


    saw it.


    Perhaps... she''d erupt into helplessness!


    After the rehearsal, a bus transported the entire group to the Reatin Hotel.


    As they arrived, they waited in a side hall.


    Bored out of his mind, Gabriel peered into the main hall through the door''s crack.


    The main hall was decorated in a childish manner, filled with balloons, dolls, and a gigantic princess


    model.


    "Is this the marriage proposal scene?"


    Gabriel was bewildered; something felt off.


    Upon closer inspection, a banner on the stage read, "Happy 7th Birthday, Natalie!"


    "Oh?"


    Now he was even more perplexed.


    What was happening? A child''s birthday party?


    "What are you doing? Don''t peek; Ms. Scarlett will fine you if she catches you!" Jeremy suddenly


    appeared behind Gabriel and patted his shoulder.


    Gabriel''s train of thought was interrupted, and he asked with confusion, "Jeremy, is Mr. Coleman''s


    son, Ramon, proposing to the police station''s beauty, Prisci, during a child''s birthday party?"


    "That''s right!" Jeremy said, "People from influential and wealthy families always do things in a


    unique way!"


    Looking around, Jeremy lowered his voice. "Mr. Ramon is thirty-two years old and divorced, with a


    seven-year-old daughter."


    "Today is his daughter''s birthday, and he''s hosting a birthday party for her. As a side note, he''s also


    proposing to find a stepmother for his daughter!"


    After hearing Jeremy''s exnation, Gabriel felt like he''d been struck by lightning.


    A stepmother as a birthday gift at a child''s birthday party?


    What a unique gift, to say the least!


    No wonder they say that wealthy families have their share of drama.


    But it was strange; Prisci was not fond of Ramon. Why was he so confident about proposing to


    her?


    Had the righteousdy, Prisci, given in to him?


    Unable to resist, Gabriel peeked through the door''s crack again and noticed a chubby girl in a white


    princess dress, holding a small dog. She was scaring a female server with the dog.


    The server screamed in fear and fled, while the girl burst intoughter.


    No one had any sympathy for the female server; they were allughing.


    At that moment, Gabriel saw a man with a toad-like face in a ck suit. He was apanied by an


    extremely beautiful woman in a white gown, who immediately became the center of attention.


    She was incredibly stunning, elegant, with delicate features, a graceful figure, and bright, starry


    eyes. Her entrance made her the brightest star in the room.


    This woman was none the other than Prisci.


    "Her natural beauty is stunning, and with just a little makeup and a morous dress, she''s


    absolutely gorgeous!"


    Gabriel, standing outside the door, kept praising her.


    Prisci''s beauty had an otherworldly quality, andbined with those captivating eyes, she was


    truly unparalleled.


    However, this man, Ramon, was not doing him any favors with his less than ttering appearance.


    Saying that he resembled a toad would be an insult to toads.


    Now, Gabriel had a question: would Cindy really ept Ramon''s proposal?


    If she really epted, it would be an outrageous mismatch.


    Ramon, besides being ugly, perfectly embodied the word "sleazy."


    All in all, they would make an awkward pair.


    "Let''s go; we''re about to go on!" Ms. Scarlet was enthusiastically hyping up the crowd. Jeremy


    immediately pulled Gabriel away from the side door, where he had been peeking.


    Thirty performers began to line up, and Gabriel reluctantly hoisted a sign that read "Love."


    The truth was, in order to expedite Mr. Coleman''s arrest of Kevin, Prisci finally agreed to


    apany Ramon to a party.


    It was just a single event, and she was determined not to have any emotional involvement with


    Ramon.


    She spent over one hundred dors on her very first formal dress.


    After applying light makeup, she arrived at the Reatin Hotel with Ramon.


    The moment Ramon caught sight of Prisci, his eyes popped out.


    She looked stunning after her makeover, even more beautiful than he had imagined.


    No doubt, she was the epitome of perfection.


    After the proposal today, Ramon thought, he''d finally get a taste of this exquisite woman.


    As they entered the banquet hall, Prisci felt a bit dazed.


    It was decorated with dolls, balloons, and banners on the stage, making it look more like a child''s


    birthday party than a formal event.


    From the moment she walked in, everyone''s gazes seemed off.


    The collective "wow" and apuse made her feel somewhat embarrassed.


    She walked, somewhat dazed, alongside Ramon, drawing everyone''s attention.


    "Hello, Miss Wallick!"


    Suddenly, Doyle appeared from backstage, wearing a broad smile.


    He nced up and down at Prisci and couldn''t help but praise, "You look stunning, no wonder


    everyone says you''re the police station''s beauty, ha-ha!"


    Seeing Doyle, Prisci instinctively straightened up and almost saluted. "Mr. Coleman, what a


    surprised!"


    She was quite flustered with Doyle around, making her feel even more uneasy.


    Before Doyle could say anything, a seven-year-old girl in a princess dress, Natalie, walked over


    holding a small bulldog.


    Despite her young age, she exuded a condescending aura.


    She lifted her head and, with a pair of almond-shaped eyes, gazed at Prisci with extreme disdain.


    "Are you the... seductress trying to ensnare my dad?"


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    This statement instantly created an awkward atmosphere.


    Prisci was mortified; she wished she could find a hole to crawl into.


    It finally dawned on her that the little girl was Ramon''s daughter, and this so-called party was, in


    fact, his daughter''s birthday celebration.


    For no reason, she was being targeted by the child.


    She didn''t even have the chance to defend herself against the usation of being a "seductress" in


    the child''s eyes.


    "Natalie, what are you saying?" Ramon''s face darkened as he approached, pulling Natalie aside.


    Unperturbed, Natalie not only refused to allow herself to be pulled away but also cast a fierce and


    menacing re at Prisci.


    A vicious light crossed this seven-year-old-girl''s eyes.


    "Miss Wallick,e over here!"


    Before recovering from the startlement caused by Natalie''s re, Prisci was called over by Doyle.


    Doyle said to her, "Today is Natalie''s birthday; ever since her mother left, Natalie has longed for


    maternal love."


    "Ramon has high standards and has turned down many girls trying to marry into our Coleman


    family."


    "However, now he seems to be taken with you, and if you could get together, it would indeed be a


    perfect match, also offering Natalie the chance to have a good mother."


    Doyle''s words left Prisci feeling utterly flurried.


    She quickly exined, "Mr. Coleman, Ramon and I are just friends, and today''s your


    granddaughter''s birthday party. This asion might not be suitable for such a thing, right?"


    Doyle''s expression shifted slightly, and he said, "Don''t be so quick to dismiss it. By the way, the


    arrest warrant for Kevin is ready. All it needs is my signature, and the document is on my desk right


    now."


    "But, I believe the evidence isn''t sufficient yet. Whether or not we should arrest Kevin depends on


    my mood."


    "And my mood depends on your decision!"


    Prisci''s head was spinning. Doyle was resorting to this case to threaten her, leaving her angry


    and frustrated.


    She never expected Doyle to be such a devious person.


    Doyle continued, "You don''t have any significant influence, and you want to seek revenge for your


    brother, but you don''t even have a foot in the door. Kevin is a well-connected and powerful


    individual. With me vouching for you, we can proceed with capturing him and ensuring his guilt."


    "Everyone here today consists of our Coleman family''s rtives and friends. Ramon has already


    informed everyone that you are his girlfriend and that he intends to propose to you today.


    Considering my son''s status, being chosen by him is a blessing. You should appreciate it."


    "If you bring disgrace to my family today, I assure you that your brother''s death will remain a


    mystery forever!"