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Chapter 147: Cooked deal

Author: Susan Chow
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

While standing in the crowd, Shawn surprised Joana with a gift of a brand-new Lexus RX.

The aura of the hall suddenly transformed into a love-filling wedding celebration and Joana could not believe what Shawn just did in such an elaborate event that was graced by even mayors and great CEOs of different organizations and groups.

Everyone who stood in awe of the moment was either clapping and cheering or Gritting their teeth and showing jealousy.

“ Shawn, why did you have to do this?” Joana said in a hushed tone as they stood together and Shawn smiled at her.

Gosh, she wished the earth could just swallow her up.

He glanced at her and held her to face the crowd.” Everyone, you are invited to my wedding in two weeks” he shouted from the microphone.

Just as the crowd collided their hands, loud music buzzed from the speakers and the emcee walked up to the stage announcing the dance of the CEO and his Fiancee.

“ Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome to the dance floor, the finest and younge
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