200. Unexpected Engagement

Two days later

In the expansive banquet hall, bathed in a soft light of pale yellow, rich red carpet curtains stand in stark contrast to the ethereal white drapes cascading from the ceiling to the walls. Adorning the room are bouquets of fresh white, yellow, and red roses, infusing the air with their delicate fragrance. Outside, the relentless press and paparazzi clamor for a glimpse of the event, their presence a testament to the magnitude of the occasion.

As guests begin to trickle into the hall, anticipation hangs thick in the air. Each arrival is greeted with murmurs of excitement and curiosity, as they eagerly anticipate witnessing the union of Elijah and Emma. George, the orchestrator of this grand affair, spared no expense in ensuring that the celebration would be nothing short of spectacular. His motives, however, are laced with a subtle undercurrent of vindication, aimed particularly at Shawn, to whom he aims to demonstrate that he has found a superior match in Emma, despite