The lights came back on and the show just ended; everyone went back to where they were earlier. Sophia also walked out from Michael’s arms and returned to where she was moments before as the banquet continued. The engagement ceremony was only halfway through, yet all the guests were waiting to see how the Harpers would carry on this engagement ceremony.
At this moment, Xyla was at the verge of collapsing. The man who kneeled down and swore to her just now, had actually slept with so many other women…
Meanwhile, Richard kneeled before Xyla once again and kept on explaining, “You have to trust me, Xyla—all of these are just part of their plan! That man in those video clips isn’t me! Someone wants to frame me; I’ve always been by your side recently, don’t you know that?
Those videos are fake. They are all fake, Xyla! Don’t be fooled—I’d never do anything to hurt you! Technology is very advanced nowadays, and everything can be fake. You have to believe me! Kayla has already been put into prison by her. What should I do if you leave me? Xyla…”
“Xyla…” Richard was full of fluke. He swore that he would never hook up with any of those women again and never do anything to disappoint Xyla in the future, for she was someone who had trusted him. His little angel trusted him so much. What a lucky man he was! A man’s promise, however…
The engagement banquet then continued right when everyone had thought that the Harpers and the Huffs had been torn apart. Unexpectedly, it was only a while before the two main characters of today’s engagement ceremony showed up while being well-dressed.
Richard even took over the microphone outrageously to explain the situation onstage. “Something has just happened that’s made me very angry! It has been ascertained that it was the Harpers’ rival who had planned this incident. They had planned the disturbance caused by the ruffians and the video incident moments ago; the ruffians were actors recruited by them and the videos were also faked. I, Richard Harper, have never done anything to hurt my fiancée—everyone can certainly be a witness to that.”
Many female celebrities of Glory Entertainment had shown ridicule on their faces. Some of male guests, who were Richard’s business partners, were full of subtle appearances as well.
At this moment, Xyla took over the microphone and maintained a polite smile as she said, “I believe in my fiancé, and this is the man who will stay by my side for the rest of my life—I’ve always trusted him 100%. All the incidents that happened earlier were directed against both our families. Both our families will thoroughly investigate this matter!”
“Come on, let’s raise our glasses!”
The host families raised their glasses while being accompanied by the guests at the scene. The atmosphere had finally been smoothed over.
Soon enough, the performances had begun. Brilliant artists took the stage and the atmosphere began to gradually rise to its peak along with the singing and dancing. The newly-wedded couple proceeded to raise a toast to their guests by going around each table. Soon, they arrived at Sophia’s table, whereupon Xyla and Richard held their wine glasses toward her.
Xyla was a performing arts student. Therefore, she had hid her emotions well and made herself appear normal. On the other hand, Richard had a hideous and stiffened smile; the muscles on his face even started twitching slightly, showing his inner fury.
Smiling elegantly, Xyla said, “A lot has happened throughout my engagement ceremony with Richard. Nonetheless, these are just small matters; the more some people don’t want to see us together, the more I want to be with him.”
Sophia pretended like she did not know Xyla was referring to her. “You’re right. It isn’t easy for the both of you to be together,” she said.
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