My Killing President novel Chapter 621

All she could think of was Song Jing’s well-being and best interest.

"Young lady, why are you making it so hard on yourself?" Ira said heavy heartedly.

When Vanessa heard that, she smiled bitterly, "Ira, you don’t understand. When you fall in love one day, you will be able to understand me!" After saying that, she looked upstairs.

Ira felt that the young lady was out of her mind, but there was just nothing she could do. Ira felt that everything was wrong and unfair.

……

When Alistair wanted to announce his marriage, Ralphy’s sudden engagement interrupted them.

Normally, Alistair wouldn’t give in and lay low for others. However, the man decided to go low-profile and let Ralphy take the spotlights.

In the Xia household.

Renee An was choosing the pictures from her pre-engagement shoots. Annabelle accompanied her to choose while Alistair sat lazily on the couch. The man crossed his legs and sat beside Annabelle, his gesture was showing ownership and protection.

Ralphy simply sat beside and looked at them. The man was expressionless.

"Annabelle, what do you think of this one?" Renee An moved closer to ask Annabelle. Her face was filled with happiness.

Annabelle looked at it carefully and commented, "Not bad, this one is also quite good…"

"I think so too!" Renee An pouted her lips, "Which one should I choose?"

"Brother and you took a good album. Let’s just chose this, you guys look happy together!" Annabelle finally made up her mind.

After Renee An heard Annabelle, she nodded, "I think so too, all right, let’s choose this one!"

"By the way, I should still choose a gown. Annabelle, can you help me to choose it?" Renee An said.

Annabelle nodded, "Sure!"

"All the gowns are upstairs. Come on, let’s go take a look!"

Annabelle nodded and turned her head back to look at Alistair. The two of them exchanged a glance and Alistair nodded in approval. After that, Annabelle went upstairs with a smile.

At that time, Alistair and Ralphy was the only one left in the living room downstairs.

Alistair looked at the man and said, "President Xia, congratulations!" Alistair lifted his wineglass.

Ralphy simply ignored the man. Although Annabelle had decided to be together with Alistair, that doesn’t necessarily mean that he should get into a good relationship with Alistair. Not only that, their relationship became worse.

Ralphy glanced at Alistair and said, "There’s no need to be so pretentious!" He said blatantly.

Alistair raised his eyebrows, "We should still put up an act!"

"I haven’t thought that you are such a sly and distasteful person!" Ralphy said menacingly.

Alistair’s gaze deepened and he broke into a chuckle, "That is all on you, you shouldn’t covet other people’s belonging!"

Ralphy had a grim expression, "Do you really think you are suitable for Annabelle?"

"Are you the one to talk? It doesn’t matter we are suitable or not, because it has nothing to do with you!" Alistair reclined to the couch and shook his wine glass gently.

"I am her brother, it has everything to do with me!"

Right after he said that, Alistair spoke, "At least you still know that you are her brother. I hope you can always remember what you said!" After saying that, he glanced over at Ralphy and lifted his wine glass and finished it.

At that time, Annabelle got down from upstairs, "Bro, Renee is looking for you and she asks you to go up for a bit!"

Annabelle’s voice interrupted the men.

Annabelle came down and walked directly to Alistair.

Ralphy stared at the couple for some time. After that, he nodded and stood up to walk upstairs.

Right after he left, Annabelle looked at Alistair and sat by his side, "What were the two of you talking about?"

Alistair stretched his arms out and wrapped around her shoulder leisurely, "What else? I was congratulating your brother!"

When Annabelle looked at Alistair, she couldn’t explain why but she just had a hunch that Alistair knew everything. The man was just keeping quiet…

The date of the engagement was decided.

Previously, Annabelle was contemplating whether she should stop Ralphy from sending an invitation card to Dorie. However, it would be too obvious if she were to do that.

Moreover, she knew that Dorie was a prideful person.

Finally, Annabelle was the one that handed the invitation card to Dorie.

When Dorie saw the invitation card, she was noticeably stunned. After that, she chuckled, "All right, I will make sure to reach on time!"

Annabelle looked at Dorie and pondered a while before speaking, "Sigh, I was wondering if it was a good decision to invite you!"

"Why not? No matter what, the three of us grew up together. Even if I didn’t end up being together with your brother, we are still friends. Rest assured and don’t worry about me. I am completely fine!" Dorie smiled.

When Annabelle heard Dorie, she nodded, "All right, if that’s the case then I can rest my heart. Do you need me to pick you up that day??"

"There’s no need, I can go myself!"

Annabelle nodded, "By the way, do you want to invite Su?" Annabelle noticed that whenever Su was around, Dorie would be extra lively. And she could be more restful with Su around.

When Dorie heard that, her eyes dimmed, "There’s no need, I can go myself!"

When Annabelle saw that Dorie’s expression changed, she moved closer and asked frowningly, "What’s wrong? Did anything happen?"

"Stop talking about that heartless log!" Dorie fumed.

Annabelle, "……"

She knew there must be more to it.

"Su, he…"

"After he recovered, he went MIA. He even moved out from his apartment!"

Annabelle, "……"

She hadn’t thought that it would be like that.

She looked at Dorie and didn’t know how to comfort her.

At that time, Dorie looked back at Annabelle and said, "Don’t worry, I am fine. I will make sure to be there on time!"

As Annabelle heard that, she nodded, "All right, see you!"

Dorie nodded.

Annabelle did not stay for long as she had many things to handle. She hugged Dorie to comfort her and then left. However, she just couldn’t shake off the worry towards Dorie. Annabelle decided that after the engagement was done, she will find some time to accompany her friend.

On the other side.

Song Jing was in his office and working on some documents. At that time, Mike came inside.

"President Song, this is from the Xia Group!" Mike passed an envelope to Song Jing.

When Song Jing heard Mike, he raised his head and took over the envelope. After opening it, he was stunned.

It was an invitation to an engagement party.

Mike saw it from a side as well. The assistant had seen from the news that Ralphy was engaged to the daughter of the An Group. It was a surprise to receive the invitation card from them.

"President Song, should I reject them?" Mike looked at Song Jing and asked.

The first thing that came into Song Jing’s mind was that it had been so long since he last saw Annabelle. The moment he thought that he could see Annabelle in Ralphy’s engagement party, Song Jing refused Mike’s proposal, "There’s no need, I will be there on time. Help me to get my outfit ready!"

Mike stood there and he could understand Song Jing’s motivation. He nodded and said, "All right, I got it!"

After Mike went out, Song Jing sat behind his desk and stared at the invitation card. The man was in deep thought.

Although they were in the same city, breathing the same air, it was as if they live in separate worlds. It had been so long and it was about time to meet.

The next night.

In Washington hotel.

There was a gathering of luxury cars outside the hotel. Many esteemed socialites had come to the engagement party. Although the Xia family had always been low-profile, they were considered a prominent family as well. Therefore, many people came.

Dorie came in her evening dress. She wasn’t too used to joining functions like that but she would join from time to time.

Right when she walked in, she saw Renee An and Ralphy standing together from afar. The man was wearing a full black suit, he had great posture and he looked amazing.

Renee An stood by his shoulder. She was wearing a white, knee-length dress and she looked classy and beautiful. The man and woman looked like a perfect match.

All of a sudden, Dorie felt that it was great.

Ralphy and Renee An was a good match.

As she was pondering, Ralphy turned his head back and noticed her.

The moment of their eyes met, they couldn’t help but feel awkward.

Ralphy smiled and Dorie smiled as well. The woman walked towards him.

At that time, Renee An turned towards her direction and she saw Dorie.

"You’re early!" Ralphy said.

Dorie smiled cheerfully and nodded, "Of course, how can I not be!"

Renee An looked at Dorie and then back to Ralphy, "This lady is…?"

Right before Ralphy wanted to answer, Dorie spoke, "I grew up together with Annabelle and we had known each other since we were kids!"

When Renee An heard that, she nodded and smiled gracefully, "Thank you for attending our engagement ceremony!"

Dorie lifted her wine glass and looked at the couple. She looked at Ralphy and then to Renee An, "I wish that the two of you can live happily ever after!"

"Thank you!"

Ralphy’s expression was unnatural and tensed. However, the man replied, "Thank you!" They clinked their glass and took a sip each.

At that time, someone called for Renee An. The woman looked at Ralphy and said, "Excuse me for a moment!"

Ralphy nodded and kept Renee An walked away.

At that time, only Dorie and Ralphy were left together.

Ralphy looked at her and smiled, "You look beautiful today!"

Dorie smiled and lowered her face, "Thank you!" After hesitated for a while, Dorie decided to speak her mind, "I have something to tell you…"

Ralphy was stunned for a while and he said, "Sure!"

Dorie drew a deep breath and looked at him, "Can I call you bro like Annabelle in the future?"

Ralphy looked at Dorie and nodded, "Of course! I had always treated you like my own sister. Both you and Annabelle are my sisters!" Ralphy said.

If it was in the past, Dorie would few dejected to hear that. But now that she heard it, she felt a sense of relief. She smiled, "I hadn’t expected this. I’ve liked you for over a decade, but now I am telling you something like this so suddenly. I know it is inappropriate to say it in such a setting but I wish to have a closure. At least, I can move on with this!"

When Ralphy heard Dorie, he was surprised. He hadn’t expected Dorie to tell it to him personally.

"Dorie, sorry…" He said apologetically.