It was just four words: Deal with them myself.Luke felt the creeps even as he promptly replied, "Yes, Mr. Bolton. Right away."With that, he hurried away without delay.Nearby, Franz had been watching as the drama unfolded with a raised brow.The rowdy announcement had not been a part of the orders he received, and he rubbed his chin as he wondered if Jonathan started early.Still, Luke proved efficient as always and soon returned, panting and sweating all over. "Sir, I've got it—these folks are holding a clearance sale in the next building, but they are refusing to cut the music no matter what I offer."Talia, who had been waiting nearby, arrived with Olivia as they surrounded Luke, anxiously waiting for an explanation.At Luke's words, Talia's face fell. "How could this happen?!"Olivia was getting impatient too. "They're all in it for the money! Can't you just tell them that you'll pay them double what they would earn?!"She snorted—Luke was really inflexible as an assista
Luke realized with a start.He had thought it was game over—to think that it could be resolved that way too!"Yes, Mr. Bolton! I'll get it done, stat!" he cried as he promptly turned to run outside.And in just five minutes, Christopher's solution proved exceedingly effective as the noise died down right then.As the guests all appeared impressive, Christopher turned and announced, "Sorry to keep everyone waiting—it was just a minor distraction. "And with a simple beckoning, the melodious wedding march resumed resoundingly across the wedding hall!Talia stared at Christopher from the side just then, her heart pounding deafeningly as worship and tenderness seemed to ooze out of her gaze.Perfect charisma, impeccable adaptability—everything about this was perfect!He really did love her!Wrapping her hands around his arm intimately, she purred, "Thank goodness you're here, Chris. I really wouldn't know what to do if it was just me."Olivia was tearing up from emotion too—final
Levian turned toward Melody in surprise—over the last few days, she would be grimacing in disgust and sickened whenever the Boltons were mentioned.That was why he presumed them to be a nest of vipers, but as it turned out, at least one of them could see her for who she was!"So there's someone in their midst who has a brain," Levian said. "His experience speaks for himself—he can tell that the bride is nothing good, which is why he stayed away!" Pausing, he then narrowed his eyes and asked, "Wait, Mel—if Jonathan doesn't like the Stewart girl, does that mean he likes you?"Melody's cool gaze warmed a little in return. "Yeah."Levian was actually pleased too, as there was a rational senior man there to protect Melody during such a difficult time for her.Still, he soon scowled—so what if Jonathan was rational? Melody's husband was blind and ignorant, her mother-in-law vile and despicable, her sister-in-law a thoroughly spoiled brat… and there was that white lotus of a homewrec
Seeing Christopher scowling in silence, Talia became utterly uneasy."Chris…?"Christopher came to his senses and shelved his thoughts right then, telling himself that he should be taking responsibility for Talia."Don't cry," he said, patting her hand assuringly. "It's just a suggestion—what you say goes. Let's hurry things along so you can get some rest soon.""Okay…"Talia was finally relieved then, her fingers clenching on her dress to hold on firmly to the soft, expensive fabric.She had been waiting a long time for this and paid through the nose for it.Nothing and no one would stop this wedding now!Hence, Talia and Christopher walked down the aisle as the wedding continued. At the same time, the professionally trained emcee picked up his mic and announced sonorously, "So, there has been a slight mishap, but it's no issue—our groom has resolved it flawlessly! Ms. Stewart has certainly found herself a husband who shows a sense of responsibility! Now, let's get this wedd
Everyone presumed they would be watching Talia and Christopher getting frisky.They certainly had no issues with the young 'uns being young… only to see that as Talia strode into the office, the camera angle switched to reveal a man waiting inside.It was not Christopher, but some greasy pig of a man!And yet, Talia was turning her charm up to eleven as she climbed up his lap, her breasts innocently jiggling as she purred fawningly, "Oh, Mr. Morrison. What about that role you promised me?"While the guests were left stupefied, Mrs. Zimmer was the first to smack her thigh in realization. "My word… Isn't that Rolf Morrison, the porn director?"At the same time, Rolf was smiling lecherously on screen, his pudgy hand brushing down Talia's waist before sliding under Talia's skirt."Hehe," he chuckled. "You'll have to make me feel good first, baby, and you'll definitely get your role…"Talia was thoroughly relishing his touch in turn, her legs wrapping around Rolf as they giggled and
Melody was finally getting interested, if not thoroughly enjoying it.Her brow was relaxed, a pretty look under the morning light.She paused when the camera switched to the pudgy man.Porn director…"Was that the man Andrew was looking for?" she asked Levian. "Were you all in this?"Levian was just enjoying the drama and chuckled evilly as he turned toward Melody, blinking innocently. "Why don't you take a guess?"Melody simply rolled her eyes at him, and he laughed. "It's up to us to protect your happiness, Mel. Just keep watching—the best is yet to come!""Really?" Melody raised a brow.Still, she was actually looking forward to it.Meanwhile, there was no way they could cut off the live feed of the wedding after it began.However, the journalists were deliberately covering for the Boltons—they turned the camera away to capture meaningless things, instead of keeping at the center of the wedding hall.Melody, however, tapped on a few keys, and the angle turned back to the
Meanwhile, the wedding hall was a scene of pandemonium.The guests, who were there to share the bliss of union, were now all eager spectators of unexpected drama!On the stage, Christopher remained impassive, but the ones close to him could feel the air around turning cold."Are you brainless?" he growled, the sign of an impending storm. "If the device is malfunctioning, can't you just cut the power?"The wedding planner had a heart defect, and his face turned pale while his eyes rolled up into its sockets as he fainted!Luke flinched in surprise. "Woah, hold it! Don't you die here. Quick, someone bring an oxygen mask!"The wedding planner's assistant in turn ran up and quickly told Christopher, "M-Mr. Bolton… We actually tried to cut the power, but the LED screen stayed on even without power…""Then destroy it!" Christopher barked.The wedding planner regained consciousness just then and almost fainted again. "That screen costs millions, Mr. Bolton—""Destroy it!" Christopher
The man then added, "How have you been, Ms. Stewart?" Natasha turned toward him, and her eyes widened in disbelief at the rotund man.It was Rolf Morrion himself—the porn director in that video just now—in the flesh!Not only did the culprit broadcast the video to destroy the Boltons' reputation, but they even sent in the man involved! Who on earth could be that pompous?!While Natasha was left dumbstruck, Christopher's dark gaze flashed coolly, his lips pursed into a single narrow line.Nearby, Luke shuddered.Concerned that his boss would go on a warpath right then, he promptly ran up and intercepted Rolf. "You've got balls! Who let you in here?! Do you know the price you'd pay for slandering Mrs. Bolton?!""Slandering? Hah!"Rolf was not cowed at all and actually grinned boldly as he turned toward Talia with an overly friendly tone. "Come on, Ms. Stewart—do say something. What, are you pretending you don't know me after getting all my… boons?"Talia was already losing it