Once the busy period at Glory was over, Rayna applied for a long leave to prepare for her wedding at the end of the month.
As for her bridesmaid, she chose two—Kristie and Roxanne.
Upon learning of the news, Roxanne rushed back from overseas and questioned Rayna the moment she saw her. “Rayna, are you sure about this? I thought you had feelings for Mr. Faymon. Why—”
“Obviously, I wouldn’t marry him if I wasn’t sure. This is a big decision after all.” While speaking, she gave Roxanne a pinch. “Anyway, Jefferson has told me everything, so why aren’t you on board now that I’m marrying him?”
Roxanne exclaimed, “He really did?”
“There’s no reason for him to hide anything from me now that we’re about to get married.” Rayna added, “As for you, how could you not be grateful after what he has done for you?”
“Come on, you’re overreacting.” With her face being pinched by Rayna, Roxanne mumbled, “I was just helping Jefferson monitor you, not like I did anything else.”
“I’m surprised you still got the cheek to bring it up!”
Roxanne tucked her head between her shoulders after being yelled at. Thereafter, she quickly changed the topic. “Have you ordered the bridesmaid dress? How does it look?”
“Are you trying to outshine me? Don’t forget that I’m the one getting married!” Rayna rolled her eyes at her sister. It was then that something occurred to her. “Have you seen Cillian recently?”
“Not really. He’s still in Xyperia.” Roxanne picked up an apple from the fruit plate and bit into it. “On my way back, I gave him a call and told him about your wedding. He told me to convey his wishes and get you a gift on his behalf.”
Roxanne’s brows knitted as she continued in an upset tone, “I have no idea what he’s doing there, and now, he seldom takes my calls. At the rate things are going, he’ll probably forget that I’m his girlfriend.”
Rayna instantly knew that he was there because of Theodore.
After all, other than her brother and Cillian, there were very few competent bodyguards whom Curtis could trust.
However, the thought of James’ death brought a grim look to Rayna’s eyes.
Despite having left James’ ashes at the funeral home for a long time, she still didn’t dare tell Linda about it.
“Rayna, what’s wrong?” When she saw Rayna’s face turn pale abruptly, Roxanne probed, “Is there something you can’t tell me? Do you actually not want to marry Jefferson?”
Deep down, Roxanne had always felt Rayna’s breakup with Curtis was too abrupt. Now that the latter was rushing to marry Jefferson, she couldn’t help but feel that something was amiss.
Even though she liked the idea of having Jefferson as her brother-in-law, she still wanted Rayna to find happiness.
“I almost forgot!” Roxanne scanned the surroundings and asked curiously, “I just noticed that I have not seen James. Where has that brat gone to? Is he still together with Kristie?”
Feeling a squeeze in her heart, Rayna pursed her lips as she replied, “He… is still overseas and can’t return for the time being.”
“But I’m busy too. In fact, I had to beg the film crew to give me two weeks off!” Roxanne snorted in response. “How can he not attend something as important as your wedding? I don’t care. I’m going to call him and give him an earful!”
“He has turned off his phone. You can’t reach him.” Rayna added, “Enough of that. Come and check out the bridesmaid dress.”
Roxanne put away her phone and walked over. “Is it gorgeous? If not, I’m going to wear my own gown instead.”
Rayna didn’t know what to say.
Meanwhile, the wedding of Glory’s CEO was a high-profile event where the press scrambled for the opportunity to report on it.
Those who received the invitation flaunted it publicly, whereas those who didn’t could only look on with green-eyed envy while trying to secure it through back channels.
In addition, all of Glory’s business partners and friends of the couple were also invited.
The next day, one of the wedding invitations arrived at Faymon Group.
“I know.” Curtis tapped his finger on the document while exuding an icy aura. “Ocean International suspects that there’s a mole at our end. Thus, the project is now canceled.”
“Don’t we have the same reason to suspect them too?” Gabriel volunteered, “Mr. Faymon, I’ll definitely get to the bottom of this and not allow them to pin such an accusation on us.”
Curtis hummed in agreement.
Nevertheless, when he caught a glimpse of the invitation again, he felt a piercing pain in his head as he instructed Gabriel, “I’m heading to Xyperia on Friday, so book my flight tickets for me.”
Gabriel knew that Curtis was concerned about Theodore. “With Cillian there, I’m sure there’s nothing to be worried about.”
“Just get it done.”
“Yes, of course.”
No sooner had Gabriel emerged from Curtis’ office than it dawned upon him that something was not right. Whipping out his phone to check the calendar, he realized that next Friday was the twenty-fifth.
Oh? No wonder Mr. Faymon insists that I book him the flight ticket.
On the morning of the twenty-fifth, Curtis was sent to the airport where he would fly off to Xyperia.
Upon entering the terminal with his luggage in tow, he was greeted by a live telecast on the huge screen hung above his head. The camera angle was showing the interior of St. Paterlica’s Church and the guests who gradually arrived.
The sight triggered Curtis’ exasperation.
What’s the big deal about the wedding? Is it really necessary to reserve the airport’s screen for the event? That’s so lame.
After being ushered into the VIP lounge, Curtis heard his phone ring before he could take a seat.
Curtis slid to answer with a furrow of his brows. “I’m at the airport, preparing to fly to Xyperia.”
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