Married by Accident Taming the Billionaire (Cecilia) novel Chapter 318

Chapter 318 His Startling Move
Remington's solution was straightforward. After making a phone call to one of his staff, he lifted Cecelia off the ground.
Cecelia was momentarily surprised by his public display of affection.
"Hey, Remington..."
She gestured with her eyes, indicating that he should put her down. However, Remington paid no attention to her and carried her straight up onto the deck.
The reporters below were snapping photos incessantly, capturing the image of Remington princess-carrying Cecelia.
Whoever said divorced couples had to be enemies?
Tonight's events seemed to prove that these two either were remarried or deeply in love!
Inside the grand banquet hall, it was splendid with dazzling lights.
Distinguished guests had gathered, and elite individuals from high society were waiting for the banquet to begin.
Several members of the Shawn family were in attendance tonight, with a focus on the younger generation. Roger and his wife Winnie attended together, while Camelia came with Gavin. Everyone was engaged in conversation.
Roger didn't particularly enjoy such occasions. He had checked his watch several times and asked his wife, "When will this end?"
"It hasn't even started yet! Can't you quietly enjoy the banquet for once? Stop thinking about your cases!" Winnie requested.
Roger could only comply. Winnie led him, attempting to introduce him to some influential figures, but he showed no interest whatsoever.
At that moment, there was a commotion at the entrance. When Maggie and her daughter Petunia entered, they attracted the attention of many.
"Isn't that Miss Taylor from Taylor Group? Both she and her daughter are here!"
Ladies quickly surrounded Maggie and her daughter, inquiring about Petunia's dress for the evening.
"Wow, Miss Taylor, this dress is really unique! It's so beautiful!"
"Is this from Taylor Group's own brand?"
Petunia was touted by the people. She was very proud. "This is not from our own brand, but a well-known Italian designer."
"It looks unique. Beautiful! Miss Taylor, both you and your dress are stunning! Look so beautiful."
Petunia received praise from everyone, and she felt quite proud. However, both she and her mother knew that the original dress was worn by Cecelia.
But never mind, it was just a dress. Maggie's purpose for coming here tonight was not to compete with her daughter in fashion.
Amidst the crowd, she searched for Jersey. Apparently, he had not shown up yet and was not on the scene.
However, it didn't take long for Jersey to make his entrance. As he entered with his entourage, everyone turned their attention to him.
Jersey was dressed in an exquisite handmade suit, exuding elegance. After entering, he nodded and greeted the guests on both sides.
Maggie silently watched the man pass through the crowd, but Petunia noticed that her mother's gaze was different again. Petunia was curious what was the relationship between her mother and Jersey?
Were they old acquaintances?
As soon as Jersey arrived, he naturally became the center of attention at the banquet. Many prominent figures in the business world approached him, eager to greet him.
Even the society ladies weren't idle. Those with single daughters encouraged them to step forward and interact with Jersey, hoping to catch his eye.
Young ladies swarmed forward like butterflies. Unfortunately, Jersey showed no interest in these women, merely nodding politely and engaging in simple small talk.
Until...
There was another commotion at the entrance to the banquet hall.
Many people turned around, including Jersey, to see what was happening. They witnessed Remington entering the hall while carrying Cecelia.
This unconventional entrance surprised everyone.
Two divorced individuals, with the ex-husband carrying the ex-wife into the event. Wasn't this too comical and ironic?
All the women's gazes were fixed on them. Winnie sneered, "What's going on here? Do they have to be so disgusting after getting divorced? Do they really think they're fairy-tale characters?"
Roger didn't appreciate his wife's sharp words. "Can you please mind your own words and actions? Other people's affairs are their own business, and you don't understand the full story."
At least Roger knew what kind of woman Cecelia was, and he knew there was a good chance of her remarrying Remington.
Hearing her husband defend Cecelia, Winnie felt angry. Why were all these men revolving around Cecelia? Was there no one who could rein her in?
Petunia and her group also saw Remington carrying Cecelia into the event. She couldn't comprehend why he needed to make such an entrance. Did he really need to carry her like a princess?
She couldn't describe her current feelings. She was certain that it was Cecelia's idea to come up with such a way of entering. Perhaps she was afraid that entering after her in the same dress would invite ridicule, so she decided to attract attention in this manner?
It was utterly disgusting!
The gazes of all the women in the room were mixed with envy, admiration, disdain, and mockery, and they whispered and commented among themselves.
Jersey noticed this scene and immediately made his way through the crowd to approach them.
"What happened to Cecelia?" he asked.
Remington explained briefly, "There was a minor issue on the gangway; her shoe broke."
"It's not a big deal. Please, put me down!" Cecelia didn't want to make a spectacle of herself; she wanted Remington to let her go.
Jersey responded immediately, "I'll arrange something right away."
"No need; I've already taken care of it," Remington said. Instead of placing Cecelia on the ground, he walked to an empty spot and gently set her down on a chair.
Once she was seated, everyone noticed that she had only one shoe on, with the other foot bare.
"What's going on? Only one shoe?" Everyone was puzzled about why she had only one shoe, wondering what kind of drama was unfolding.
But Petunia quickly caught on. Could it be that Cecelia's shoe fell into the water when she bumped into Cecelia on the gangway?
"Haha, great!" she thought.
With everyone's attention focused on Cecelia, the women also noticed that her dress looked familiar.
"Hey, why is she wearing the same dress as Miss Taylor? Did they both choose the same outfit?"
"Miss Taylor's dress is a creation by a renowned Italian designer. I think Cecelia's dress is a knockoff!"
"That's right. It looks like a high-quality imitation, but it's nowhere near as good as Miss Taylor's!"
In pursuit of inner peace, these women didn't hesitate to say things that contradicted their true feelings. It seemed that this was the only way they could feel better.
Soon, one of Remington's men rushed in from outside and handed a completely black box to Remington. From the outside, it was impossible to tell what was inside.
When Remington opened the box, it revealed a pair of exceptionally beautiful diamond high-heeled shoes. As they were brought into the light, the diamonds on the shoes sparkled brilliantly, captivating everyone's attention.
"Wow... They're so beautiful!"
The women couldn't resist the allure of the high-heeled shoes and couldn't help but praise them.
One of the women recognized the shoes. "Ah! Aren't those considered the most expensive high heels in the world? They were exhibited before, with a gold base and a shoe covered in genuine diamonds, worth over 100 million. They were eventually purchased by a mysterious buyer."
"I remember it very clearly. I never thought I'd see these shoes in person today!"
Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions turned to shock. A pair of shoes worth over 100 million? Holy shit.
But what would shock them even more was yet to come!