Besides, with the Abbott family's clout, they were pulling out all the stops for their bash, roping in Drunham City's elite and big businesses and even reserving the city's three TV stations to broadcast the wedding live all day. That kind of show takes deep pockets and a towering reputation, two things Celena just did not have, and Liam? Even less so.Liam had blown through his entire military severance on Celena's new ride!Hearing Cheryl's spiel, Celena's confidence shriveled. She hung her head, cheeks burning with embarrassment, and murmured, "Cheryl, congrats on your engagement to the Abbott heir. I'm... I'm just not in your league..."While Celena was desperately searching for the right words, Liam yanked her aside, stepped up like a shield, and gave Cheryl, a proud peacock beside the venerable Reginald, a frosty stare."You want to throw down the gauntlet? Fine, let's do this! You're asking for it, so we'll take you up on that challenge. Our wedding, Celena's and mine, is on
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