A staff member brought over a pair of engagement rings.The box containing the rings was opened, allowing the camera to pan over to the six-carat diamond-ring and display it on the large screen at the back. It immediately caused a huge stir.Not only was the diamond huge, the exquisite design made it clear at a glance that it had been designed by world-class masters.The women who were in attendance could not help but sigh in envy.Tara maintained her elegant posture as she listened to their envious voices.The host also smiled and said, "Master Carter, Ms. Avery, would you like to say anything to each other before exchanging rings?"Odell frowned.He had a meeting to attend this afternoon and just wanted to get the engagement process out of the way quickly.Tara saw the look in his eyes and immediately took the microphone, saying in a gentle voice, "Odell, I know you don't like sweet talk, but I would still like to say a few words to you."The atmosphere at the scene suddenly
Before anyone could react, the sound of the piano changed into something else.It was the sound of the wind, and the gushing of a river.Whistling and splashing sounds intermingled with one another, sounding very bizarre.Not only that, a cold wind suddenly blew in from somewhere as well. The gusts howled, so strong that it could blow the hats off people's heads.Some women immediately screamed in fear.A man shouted, "What is this? Are we encountering a ghost?""..."The crowd in the guest seats became agitated.On the stage, Tara was so frightened that she hid behind Odell, clutching his clothes in a death grip.That was because the sound of the wind and water sounded especially like the night she had pushed Sylvia into Cloudy Heart Lake!Was Sylvia's ghost coming for her?No, there was no such thing as ghosts in this world. Someone had to be playing a trick!However, who would dare to go against Odell here in Westchester City?Was it really a ghost?'The more that Tara
Odell's expression changed as he yelled, "Get out of the way!"The bodyguards did not move.He clenched his fists."You guys can move away now," Sylvia said.The bodyguards parted to stand on both sides.Odell immediately went up to her and stared intently at her with his dark eyes.Sylvia smiled coldly. "Are you very disappointed to see me alive, Odell?"Ignoring her words, he immediately pulled her into his arms and hugged her tightly.He used so much strength that it was as if he was trying to absorb her into his body.Sylvia frowned and lifted her foot to stomp hard on his toes.However, he did not let go of her, as if he did not feel the pain.She said, "Let me go.""Tell me that this isn't a dream," he said hoarsely.Sylvia raised her foot and stomped on him again.He did not let go even though she continued to kick him.After some time had passed, he finally let her go, just as she tired of kicking him. However, he continued to clutch her hand tightly.Sylvia res
Odell stared at her calm and fair face. When he saw the confidence in her, his deep gaze became complicated. However, he strongly believed that Tara was a gentle and kind woman. How could she have urged her aunt to hurt Madam Carter? After a long silence, he said, “Grandmother’s legs are weak but it’s not entirely impossible for her to climb up the hill for you. I’m also sure you know the reason that I saw you and Edmund together.” Sylvia tried to shake his hand off but he continued to hold on to her wrist tightly, not giving her a chance to free herself. She shot a cold glare at him and said, “If you don’t believe me, fine, but I’ve already investigated and found out the truth.” Odell’s eyes remained glued on her as he said to Cliff, “Cliff, please ask the guests to disperse.” “Yes, sir.” Cliff immediately asked the guests to leave. Most of the guests were relatives of the Carter family, while some of them were close friends and business partners. They were curious a
As she felt Odell’s sharp gaze upon her, Tara decided to bite the bullet and reveal a part of the truth. She continued to cry as she said, “Odell, I did receive the pictures from my aunt, but it’s only because Sylvia and I were friends that my aunt recognized her. She told me that she had taken the pictures of Sylvia and Edmund by chance and asked me about it. I didn’t know she had hired someone to follow Sylvia! “She told me she came to Westchester as part of her travels and I believed her. I don’t really contact her that often, so why would I have incited her to do all this?” When Sylvia had shown up earlier, Tara had already realized that Melanie had disappeared. She suspected that her mother must have run away after sensing that something was wrong. Since Melanie was no longer present at the scene and Odell would not be able to locate her, Tara shifted all the blame onto her mother. As she proceeded with her plan, she continued to weep and act as if a great injustice had be
Melanie gulped nervously and explained, “Tara, I did it for your benefit. I could see how much you loved Master Carter and I just couldn’t bear to see you like this everyday. I thought I could find some evidence that Sylvia was seeing another man so that you could return to Master Carter!” “You still shouldn’t have followed Sylvia!” Tara screamed. She wiped her tears away and continued, “Tell me the truth, did you follow Sylvia and Grandmother to Northpeak Resort?” Melanie’s gaze became evasive. She said, “I did, but I didn’t push Madam Carter down the hill!” The surveillance cameras at the resort had been down that day so no one had seen her go up the hill. As long as she continued to deny it, no one would be able to prove that she had pushed Madam Carter down the hill. Tara then asked her, “You really didn’t push Grandmother down the hill?” Looking resolute, Melanie insisted, “I really didn’t do it!” Tara then turned to Odell. “Odell, my aunt said that she didn’t do it.”
“No! No! I don’t want to go!” Melanie started screaming. She struggled and tried to break free from Sherry’s grasp. However, her hands and legs were tied up, so as soon as she managed to break free, she fell on the ground. Sherry chuckled. Sylvia smiled coldly.The grim expression on Odell made him look terrifying. Tara secretly clenched her fists but her body trembled uncontrollably. There was a moment of silence as everyone turned to stare at Melanie. Even a fool could tell that she was feeling nervous and guilty. Soon, Melanie broke down from the pressure and realized that her crimes had been exposed. Not daring to look at Odell or Sylvia, she avoided their gazes and turned to Tara. She panicked and tried to crawl towards Tara as she cried out for her help, “Tara, please help me! Help me! I did all this for your benefit!” Tara took a few steps backwards and looked at Melanie with an expression of disbelief and pain. “Aunt Melanie, even if it was for my benefit, yo
Aunt Tonya wiped her tears away, her voice completely choked up as she said, “You terrible girl... Why didn’t you tell me that you were still alive? I really thought you were gone.” Sylvia hugged her. “I’m sorry that I made you worry.” Aunt Tonya sighed and smiled. “I’m fine. It’s okay, as long as you’re alive.” “I still have something to take care of. I’ll explain it all when we get back home.” Sylvia released Aunt Tonya from her embrace after calming her down. She then returned to Odell’s side and said, “Odell, I’ve already called the police and they are waiting outside.” Odell pursed his lips in silence and simply stared at her with a complicated look in his eyes.Sylvia then pulled her phone out from her pocket. Her phone was already engaged in a call so she said, “Officer Sach, you can come in now.” From the moment she had arrived at the engagement party, she had already connected the call with the police officer. The conversation that she had with Tara and Melani