Chapter 1796

Liam responded with an easy grin, "Sure thing."

Kendrick's smile locked up for a split second, his face clouding over, a flicker of annoyance in his eyes before he smoothed his expression back to normal.

The crowd, witnessing Celena's choice of her modest husband over the dashing, wealthy Kendrick, could not hide their astonishment.

As Celena and Liam shared a moment of tender rapport, Kendrick, ever the gracious host, broke in with a chuckle, "Well, if Celena insists, I won't push. Come on, let me introduce you to everyone."

He turned on his heel, escorting Celena and Liam to a circle of the elite, the heirs and heiresses of fortunes.

With a cough to capture their attention, Kendrick beamed at the assembly, "Folks, meet Celena and Liam, the couple I've told you all about."

At his words, the group cast curious glances at the pair, their reactions a mixed bag, some even murmuring among themselves, clearly intrigued.

Celena felt a wave of eyes sweep over her, leaving a trail of di