Shattered Vows: Call Me Auntie Now novel Chapter 208

It was painfully obvious that Dante was still furious over her rejection moments ago.

Quinn's lips curved into a cold, polite smile. "Don't worry, Mr. Hayes. Since I'm here, I absolutely won't give anyone a reason to gossip or make you lose face."

"Glad to hear it."

As the two of them reached the center of the stage, the host raised the microphone once more.

"Next, we invite Mr. Hayes and Mrs. Hayes to jointly ring the opening bell, witnessing the brand-new chapter of The Hayes Group!"

Dante naturally turned toward her. His long, elegant fingers reached out in a gentlemanly invitation.

Hidden deep within his eyes was a flicker of unmistakable anticipation.

This was exactly what he wanted—to have the entire world witness their shared moment at the absolute pinnacle of success.

In the audience, old Mrs. Hayes looked up at them with profound pride.

Mrs. Hayes also wore a satisfied smile, her eyes practically gleaming with approval.

Up until this exact second, Quinn and Dante had played their parts flawlessly. As long as they kept up the act, the listing ceremony would conclude in absolute perfection.

But just as everyone expected Quinn to step forward and place her hand over his, she gently shook her head and took a deliberate step back.

The air in the room instantly grew heavy.

Dante's outstretched hand froze mid-air. A dark, furious shadow of rejection clouded his pitch-black eyes.

Mrs. Hayes's smile vanished. She furrowed her brows, her face twisting into obvious displeasure.

What the hell was Quinn doing? Refusing the honor of standing shoulder-to-shoulder with her son in front of Riverton's elite media and billionaires? She was deliberately humiliating him!

But a second later, Quinn offered a graceful, perfectly composed smile.

"I apologize, but I cannot ring this bell alongside Dante today."

Whispers immediately broke out across the massive hall.

"What is going on with Mrs. Hayes?"

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