Chapter 45


    “Hello, Ms. Lewis. I’m a staff member of the resort. We have a barbecue and camping event


    tonight. Would you be interested in joining?”


    Ang thought for a moment, and since she had no ns for the evening, she decided to sign up.


    When she arrived at the campsite at the scheduled time in the evening, she found quite a few


    people there.


    Those


    present were mostly individuals associated with the Hastings Group.


    Ang was surprised to find that Keh and his group of friends, Patrick’s


    film


    crew, and Beatrice and her friends were all there.


    Initially, Ang sat by a small barbecue grill meant for one or two people and was just about to start


    grilling when Beatrice spotted her.


    Angle,e join us, sit with us!” Beatrice called out.


    Ang was nning to decline, but Beatrice walked over to her, saying, “It’s boring to barbecue


    alone. Join us, and we can keep youpany and


    Under Beatrice’s insistent invitation, Ang reluctantly joined them.


    Sitting among a group of elderlydies, Ang immediately stood out.


    Beatrice’spanions were older members of other prominent families in Lithoria, and upon seeing


    Ang, they all started asking Beatrice who Ang was


    Just as Ruby was about to speak, Beatrice interjected, “This is my goddaughter, Ang. If any of


    you have a suitable young man in your family, do introduce him to my granddaughter!”


    Hearing this, Ang couldn’t help feeling a bit helpless. “Grandma…”


    She thought that apart from the fact that she and Keh hadn’t divorced yet she also didn’t want


    to focus on rtionships now. Ang’s priority was to get Empyria Group in order.


    Beatrice smiled at Ang, “Don’t worry, Angie. When you get married, I definitely prepare a


    generous gift for your


    Upon hearing this, the people around them immediately started discussing potential young men in


    their families that they could introduce to Ang.


    Keh, who was sitting nearby, overheard Beatrice’s words, and his face turned unsightly grim.


    He thought angrily. “Ang and I haven’t divorced yet, and they’re already rushing to introduce her


    to someone else. Are they trying to make a fool


    of mer


    Owen, who was enjoying the drama, chuckled, “Keh, can you still stomach the barbecue?”


    Keh gave Owen a cold look and responded expressionlessly. “If you’re that bored, go and


    skewer the meat”


    sh


    The barbecue event was entirely self–service, where the staff only provided the meat and


    necessary ingredients. Guests had to cut the meat and prepare the marinades themselves. If not


    done well, it could turn into a culinary disaster.


    Chwen, who couldn’t cook at all, had been tasked with skewering meat.


    Remembering the squishy feeling of the meat in his hands, he shivered involuntarily and hurriedly


    said. “Okay, okay, I was wrong. Why are you taking a joke so seriously now?”


    Keh didn’t respond further. His expression was grim, and he looked unapproachable.


    Owen nced at the unusually silent Jennifer and said with a smile. “Jennifer, why so quiet


    tonight! You’re not usually


    lly like this!


    Jennifer forced a smile and replied. “I’m just lost in thought, that’s all.”


    Owen chuckled and didn’t press further.


    He vaguely understood the reason for Jennifer’s silence. The surveince footage had clearly


    captured the reason behind Ang’s horse’s sudden frenzy.


    Everyone thought Keh would do something to Jennifer, at least warn her, but he did nothing


    and let her stay by his side as if nothing had happened.


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    However, feeling guilty, Jennifer didn’t know how to face Keh, especially with Debra not


    around, so she remained silent.


    Just then, Keh suddenly stood up and swiftly walked toward the other table.


    An elderlydy was introducing a potential match to Ang, even urging her to add his contact


    information. Ang, unable to resist the enthusiasm, was about to agree and add the contact to her


    phone, nning to exin the situation to the personter.


    Suddenly, a hand reached out from above her head and snatched the phone from her.


    Surprised, Ang turned around to see it was Keh and couldn’t help but frown, “Give me back


    my phone.”


    Keh looked at her indifferently and put the phone in his pocket. “It’s not safe with you. I’ll keep


    it for you.”


    The other elderlydies at the table, unaware of Keh and Ang’s marital status, looked


    bewilderedly at Beatrice and asked, “What’s going on here, Beatrice?”


    Just as Beatrice was about to exin, Keh interjected calmly, “Ladies, I apologize for the


    confusion. Ang is already married, and I am her husband. What my grandma said about


    introducing someone to her was just to irritate me. Please don’t mind it.”


    Keh’s revtion dropped like a bombshell, instantly drawing everyone’s attention to Beatrice.


    “Beatrice, is this true?! Howe you never told us?! You’ve kept it so well hidden!”


    “I can’t believe it. We all thought Keh would be thest one among our grandchildren to get


    married, but he turns out to be the first!”


    “Beatrice, that’s too much! You knew she was your grandson’s wife, yet you fooled us by saying she


    was your goddaughter! No, you must treat us to a meal, or this won’t be easily settled.”


    Seeing that everyone’s focus shifted to Beatrice, Keh quickly pulled Ang away.


    It wasn’t until they reached a quieter area in a small grove of trees that Keh finally let go of


    Ang’s hand.


    “Are you out of y


    your mind? Why didn’t you refuse when Grandma tried to set you up with someone?” he


    questioned.


    Ang looked at him calmly. “Why should I have refused?”


    Keh’s face turned livid with anger as he replied through clenched teeth, “Ang, don’t forget


    we’re not divorced yet!”


    Ang nodded. “I know, So, I was just nning to get to know the person, nothing


    e more


    “Your”


    Seeing the fury in Keh’s eyes, Ang reached out and asked, “Can I have my phone back


    now!”


    She thought with a sigh, I just wanted to enjoy the barbecue, but now Keh has ruined it again.


    Nothing good ever happens when he’s around”


    Keh then held Ang’s hand, saying, “Stay with me for a bit, and I’ll give you your phone


    back.”


    Ang frowned and forcefully withdrew her hand, saying coldly, “Keep the phone then!”


    She inwardly grumbled, ‘I might as well buy y a new one than spend another moment alone with


    Keh.


    Seeing that Ang was about to leave, Keh suddenly hugged her from behind, whispering.


    “Ang, I misunderstood you today. I’m sorry.”


    Ang’s body stiffened, then she pushed Keh away and stepped back, ring at him. “You


    don’t need to apologize to me. If you truly felt sorry. you wouldn’t have let Jennifer stay by your side


    without consequence after watching the surveince footage.”


    Kennelly’s expression shifted. I promise I won’t let Jennie hurt you again”


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    Ang suddenlyughed, but her eyes were devoid of warmth. “Since you chose to protect


    Jennifer, don’t apologize to me. I won’t let her off just because of your apology