"Don't be sad, Iris. There are plenty of fish in the sea, and Leon's not going to be the only one you'll fall for! Since he's not willing to reconcile, that's his loss. He's not worth you crying over him; you can always find a better, even more handsome man than him," Louisa tried to reassure her. She could not help feeling outraged at the thought of Leon. She used to be close to Leon, and every time Iris mistrusted or misunderstood him, she would stand on Leon's side without hesitation and help them patch things up, but now, because of how hurt Iris felt over Leon's rejection, Louisa's feelings toward Leon dissipated altogether. "No, I can't give up just like this!" a determined look crossed Iris' face as she calmed down and recalled all the memories between her and Leon. Louisa froze at this. "He's not willing to reconcile and is even getting engaged to Cynthia soon. What are you going to do, if not give up?" "As long as he and Cynthia have not gotten engaged yet, there's s
"If that happens, you'll become the laughingstock of the town!" Ariel said worriedly. Leon's attitude was clear while they were at Shear Mansion; therefore, there was almost a non-existent possibility of Iris being able to change his mind at the engagement party! Ariel did not think Iris could succeed at all, and instead, would risk humiliating herself in front of all the guests! "So what if I become the laughing stock? Leon sacrificed everything for me, and so what if I humiliate myself a little in trying to win his heart back? As long as I tried my best, that's enough, no matter the outcome. I just don't want to regret having not tried at all!" Iris said determinedly. She knew that she did not have much of a chance and was even prepared for the worst outcome already! "Um, okay then. I wish you the best of luck," Ariel said, sighing. The next two days, the Shears were busy preparing for Leon and Cynthia's engagement party. Cynthia was one of the Four Beauties of Springfie
"Thud! Thud!" Just as Walter was pondering this, a series of footsteps echoed from outside, and a few moments later, Theodore entered the room. "Grandpa, the Northern King, Harold Lowe wishes to see you. He has something important he wants to discuss with you," Theodore declared. "Harold Lowe? What on earth does he want?" Walter was a little shocked to hear this. Everyone knew that the Lowes and Leon never got along, and now that Harold came to him at this time, Walter could easily guess that he had come to seek help about Leon and Cynthia's engagement! "Theodore, send him in," he instructed. "Yes, Grandpa," Theodore replied and was about to leave when a burst of laughter echoed from outside. "There's no need for that, Walter, I'm already here!" Harold cackled as he strode into the room. "Your Majesty the Northern King, please sit! What can I help you with?" Walter gestured for Harold to sit and sent Theodore out of the room. "Walter, I'll just be straightforward with
Harold was confident when he said this. "Alright then, let's go pay Collins a visit!" Walter said, slamming the table in determination. This was his way of agreeing to join Harold's alliance.Meanwhile, at Shear Mansion, the entire house was decorated with streamers and lanterns to signify the joyful occasion.There was a large open-air courtyard in front of Shear Mansion that was capable of hosting several thousands of people. The Shears set up a majestic stage in the center of the courtyard for Leon and Cynthia's party. The stage was surrounded by pastel blue streamers that crisscrossed in a way to resemble the night sky, and matching balloons bobbed in the win, with rose petals streaming down intermittently. Even in the blazing sun, the floating rose petals resembled stars scattered in the night sky.A red carpet was laid out down the center of the aisle with bouquets of intricate floral arrangements flanking the sides, forming a beautiful sight for the beholder. The decoration
Cynthia's entire face blushed scarlet when she heard the compliment coming from the man she loved, and a surge of warmth spread into her heart.Of course, Leon was the star of the night and would be looking his equal best. He was wearing a powder blue tuxedo that complemented his chiseled features, tall, slender frame, and his air of grace perfectly, making him the center of attention anywhere he went. "Alright, stop rubbing this in our faces!" Harvey's voice rang out in displeasure as he strode toward them. "Leon, from today onwards, you'll become Cynthia's fiance! She's the only sister I have, so you have to treat her well. You're not allowed to bully her, and if I ever find out about it, I'll get you back for this!" Harvey said, patting Leon's shoulder in good nature."Mister Shear! Oh, wait, no, I mean Harvey—don't worry, I promise I'll take good care of Cynthia!" Leon replied, smiling."Alright, I believe you." Harvey grinned at him. He and Leon knew each other for a long t
The Shears had very high hopes for this engagement party and sent out invites beforehand to all the major families in Springfield City, inviting them to witness this sacred union. Not only were the Youngs, the Collins, and the Fields invited, but even Harold and Vincent, as well as many other members of the elite society were here. After a short while, Leon and Cynthia emerged onstage, their dazzling appearance instantly catching the eye of the guests and sending ripples of murmurs through the crowd. Standing next to each other in their most perfect, dressed-up selves, they looked like a match made in heaven. However, everyone's attention was directed more toward Cynthia. "She's so beautiful!" "No wonder she's considered the second out of the Four Beauties here in this city. She looks like a goddess!" "That's right. Leon Wolf is a lucky, lucky man to have won over her heart!" All the men among the audience were casting Leon looks of envy and jealousy. Cynthia was one
The men in the crowd watched on in rage as Leon took out his engagement ring and slid it onto Cynthia's finger. Although most of the elders could see that Leon was a young man full of potential, most of the younger generation failed to recognize this! All they knew was that Cynthia was akin to a goddess, whereas Leon was just a nameless orphan. They did not think that someone like Leon was suited to be Cynthia's mate at all! Many people thought that this union was doomed to fail, and pitied Cynthia greatly! "Wait, I object to this!" All of a sudden, a cold voice rang out. Iris stepped forward and slowly strode onstage. "How stunning!" "That's Iris Young! Look at her—there's no wonder she's the prettiest out of the Four Beauties!" Everyone was momentarily stunned by her beauty, and expressions of awe and longing crossed the faces of the young men in the audience. Among the Four Beauties, Cynthia's beauty was second to only Iris, and now that they were both standing on t
Therefore, Iris was no doubt the object of everyone's fancies, second to no one! However, most importantly, none of them thought that Leon, a poor, recently divorced man with nothing under his name, would be a good match for Cynthia at all, much less Iris! However, now, Iris Young, the most beautiful out of the Four Beauties, put her pride down and ego to steal Leon Wolf back from Cynthia Shear in front of so many watching eyes! One could only imagine the shock at this sudden twist of events! "What nonsense! Where's your dignity, Iris Young? Two days ago, Leon rejected your reconciliation request, yet you refuse to give up and have even resorted to stealing my man in front of everyone. Don't you feel ashamed of yourself?" Cynthia retorted in annoyance. She never thought, not even in her wildest dreams, that Iris would try to steal Leon from her in front of everyone, with no regard for her dignity at all. If it were not for the fact that they were both fighting over Leon, she