The Heiress With Seven Secret Identies (Stella Shaw) novel Chapter 421

He signaled to the butler, who brought over a custom-tailored black suit.

"Today is the engagement of your two oldest friends," Nathaniel reminded him. "A once-in-a-lifetime event. Are you really planning to miss it?"

"The more you push, the less likely I am to ever leave her," Jaron snapped. He grabbed the suit and turned on his heel.

Nathaniel's expression darkened. He closed his eyes, lost in cold reflection.

Jaron finished changing and swept through the living room, walking right past his father without a word.

Noah, Nathaniel's assistant, opened his mouth to speak, but Jaron was already gone. "Sir, Jaron just... he drove off."

A faint, knowing smirk touched Nathaniel's lips as he smoothed his suit. "To the Shaws'."

"But what about Jaron?" Noah asked.

"He's just acting out to spite me," Nathaniel said dismissively. "That woman doesn't mean as much to him as he claims. It's Jasper and Nicole's engagement—he won't miss it."

"Understood."

"Step up the pressure," Nathaniel added. "Make sure the Collins family understands that the Wellingtons are out of their league."

"I'll see to it."

Nathaniel stepped into his black Rolls-Royce and set off for the Shaw estate.

*****

The Shaw estate was a hive of activity, with luxury cars lining the drive. Above the rolling green lawns, the sky was a brilliant blue, dotted with clouds that looked like tufts of cotton candy. White roses, pristine and flawless, swayed in the breeze, filling the air with a delicate fragrance. Inside, the guests were dressed to the nines, enjoying fine wine and conversation.

"All finished, Ms. Shaw."

Nicole looked up. Her lightly made-up face was so exquisite that she caught her own breath, staring at her reflection in a daze. Her dark hair was swept up in an elegant style, every strand perfectly in place and accented by a lace headpiece studded with lustrous white pearls.

She wore a custom-made, vintage-inspired white gown with a structured bodice that emphasized her slender waist. The romantic design featured airy puff sleeves adorned with lace and pearls, falling into a voluminous, tiered skirt that flowed like a wedding cake.

She picked up the heavy hem and spun around, a radiant smile lighting up her face.

"Oh my god! Are you a princess straight out of a fairy tale?" Amelia asked, her eyes wide with wonder as she started snapping photos from every angle.

"Does it look okay, Amelia?" Nicole asked.

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