Cedrick replied slowly yet sternly, "Did you touch my folders in the office this afternoon?"Maia stopped breathing, her pupils subconsciously constricted. "What folders? I am not sure…"Cedrick watched her reaction. His handsome face was gloomy. "I am sure you are very clear about one thing: our engagement stemmed from that fateful night four years ago. If I found out that you had been lying to me all along…""I am not sure what you are talking about."Maia's face turned green as she replied stubbornly, "We have been together for so long, and you do not have any trust in me? Or, you have never really valued our relationship?"Cedrick placed his glass down and observed Maia's reaction as he did so. "It is about responsibility and commitment between us."In other words, there was no love.Maia clenched her fist. She could not let Cedrick find out about the truth.He mistook her for another woman four years ago and was always so cold to her. If he found out about the truth…
Catelyn was pinching hard on the stem of the wine glass. She? Sing for everyone?In fact, everyone in the Clark family knew that she was a very bad singer and would go off-key most of the time. Maia obviously wanted to make a fool out of her in front of everyone!Catelyn froze in her spot for a long while.There were gazes from all directions, and people started to murmur. "Oh my God, where does she think she is? What a shameless person.""I heard that she is really bad at singing. We will have a good laugh out of it.""Why is she not up on the stage?""The lights were already dimmed for her. She should not waste other people's time…"The hostess heard the murmurs too and grinned again. "Ms. Catelyn, the audio system is ready. Please do not feel nervous, and you may come on to the stage now…""Catelyn Clark is the daughter of Ezekiel Clark, the murderer?""I heard that when Ezekiel was caught, the Mason family canceled the marriage right away. She is quite pretty. No won
After all, the most important guests tonight were Cedrick, Edwin, and Maia. They were the core family members of the Big Four families, and no one would wish to offend them. Once they all fell silent, Catelyn took a breath of relief too. Her slender finger then pointed at the piano in the corner and said calmly, "Even though I could not sing for everyone, I have prepared another performance for everyone."Was she going to play the piano?He could faintly remember that she was good at playing the piano back then. Edwin was the first to stand up and applaud. "Ms. Clark! I am rooting for you, looking forward to your performance!"Some people in the crowd followed him to applaud Catelyn. Catelyn then settled down in front of the piano.She had learned piano ever since she was young. She felt great to be touching such an elegant grand piano, her palms were warm, and her fingers were delighted by the touch.The performance started. Her slender fingers dropped on the black and whit
Catelyn's eyes fixated on both of them."Cat, it was such a lovely song. This bouquet of flowers is for you." Edwin passed the roses to Catelyn while he looked at her gently. This was not just admiral in his eyes, but there was also some unknown emotion.Catelyn received the bouquet and smiled back at him."Thank you."This was her first bouquet in four years!She did not expect it to be from Edwin.This playboy was not as unpleasant as she thought. Cedrick watched as the two interacted with each other. An unknown flame lit up in his chest. It was just a bouquet of flowers!His face was still emotionless, but he complimented the best he could have, "It was alright."It was not easy to hear this from him.However, Catelyn's attention was still on the white roses. The white roses signifies purity and innocence. In ancient Greek mythology, it represented the God of Beauty that was melted into the God of Love's blood. It was a perfect match for the song that she played.Her s
Lori's face was also full of disgust. "To put it bluntly, she did it for the money!""Don't say that. Catelyn... doesn't look like someone who would betray anyone for money," said Louella. She secretly felt a little joyous as she listened to the two trash-talking Catelyn.The more the Mason family looked down on Catelyn, the less likely Jamie would get back together with Catelyn.However, Jamie just kept his face sullen and said nothing.If he had not regretted his marriage back then, he would be the one standing beside Catelyn today.Seeing Jamie's expression, Louella's expression sank again.The only thing she saw in him was regret.Meanwhile, on the dance floor.Edwin had said something which made Catelyn smile shyly. She was even blushing.Cedrick's gaze fell uncontrollably on the two of them, and his expression was also gloomy.What are they talking about? What is so funny?Edwin had been known to be a chick magnet. Has Catelyn also fallen into his trap?Maia also look
"Are you really not interested in being an artist under me? You’ll definitely succeed with your piano skills…" said Edwin. He really wanted to win Catelyn over.Catelyn chuckled lightly. "Oh, Edwin, stop it."Playing the piano was just a personal hobby, and she never thought of entering the entertainment industry."I'm serious," Edwin emphasized.Catelyn laughed and replied jokingly, "So am I."Edwin sighed disappointedly. "Okay, since you’ve insisted, then I won't force you..."Then, the two exchanged phone numbers.Edwin took Catelyn's hand and spun her around gracefully as the music reached its climax. Suddenly, Edwin caught a glimpse of Cedrick and Maia beside him.He saw Cedrick’s gloomy expression. Was he jealous?Edwin was feeling amused as he thought about it.He narrowed his eyes slightly. Without saying a word, he landed his palm on Catelyn’s back and pushed her out without warning."Ced, let’s swap partners!" said Edwin.Catelyn widened her eyes in horror. Was Ed
The photographer was so amazed at their final dance pose that he took pictures of them.Cedrick caught a glimpse of the photographer's movements out of the corner of his eyes, and his cold face softened a little. He leaned closer to Catelyn, and she could smell his unique masculine breath.It was a faint scent, mixed with a hint of alcohol.Catelyn blushed.She took a deep breath, stood up quickly, and then pushed him away politely. She was smiling and praising him in a very ladylike manner. She was in the eyes of the public, after all."Cedrick, you danced really well," she said.Cedrick suddenly felt a little empty without Catelyn in his arms. He just stared at her lightly as she complimented him."You're good too," he said.As the two praised each other politely, the photographer continued taking pictures of them.Later, as the dance music faded, the photographer started to look at the photos he had taken, feeling very proud of the pictures he had taken of Cedrick and Catel
Maia realized that she got carried away by her own jealousy.She gritted her teeth. How could she be so impatient!However, Maia could not keep herself calm at the thought of Catelyn probably being the woman who replaced her four years ago. She just wished that Catelyn would stay away from Cedrick!Maia picked her skirt up, wanting to follow up with Cedrick.She only took a few steps forward when suddenly…"Ms. Clark?" said a young man as he came over to Maia.He smiled friendly at her, wanting to start a conversation.Maia regained her sense of reason, but there was still a hint of irritability in her tone. "Sorry, I'm busy."The man was burly, about 1.85 meters tall, wearing a delicate and expensive-looking watch, looking really classy.Under normal circumstances, Maia would be in the mood to socialize. However, she could care less about him at that moment."Wait a minute." The man went after her, still smiling. "Mai, don't you remember me?"The man spoke softly, looking a