"Ask us to keep it a secret? Impossible!"
"Exactly. This is huge gossip. It would be a waste not to leak it!"
"Tamara, that fake, manipulative snake! She has humiliated me so many times before. Watch me send her trending this time and let the internet tear her apart!"
"Shh, keep it down. The Sherwood family isn't one to mess with. If they hear you, your parents will beat you senseless..."
They spoke like this, but the excitement in their eyes couldn't be hidden.
...
As he stepped out of the banquet hall, Fitch's assistant quickly caught up with him, whispering. "Mr. Sherwood, arrangements have been made to pay off the media. We're also monitoring social media to ensure the news doesn't spread."
Fitch let out a cold "Mhm," his eyes sinister. "Today's events absolutely cannot affect the company's stock price."
The assistant nodded. "Yes, I understand."
Fitch paused, then asked, "How is Tamara?"
"She has been sent back to the Sherwood residence. The doctor checked her and said she fainted from emotional agitation. It's nothing serious."
Fitch sneered. "Good that it's nothing serious."
He narrowed his eyes, his voice low. "Tell her to behave herself for a while and stop causing trouble for me."
"Yes."
...
...
The night was heavy, and the streetlights flickered slightly in the wind.
Leilani had been following Yvonne. Finally, she found Yvonne on a park bench near the hotel where the wedding had been held. The girl was curled up on the bench, arms wrapped tightly around her knees, shoulders trembling slightly like an abandoned animal.
Leilani lightened her steps, walked over slowly, and sat down beside her.
Sensing someone approaching, Yvonne jerked her head up, her red eyes still filled with tears.
"Leilani..." Her voice was choked, filled with deep grievance and confusion.
Leilani didn't speak. She simply reached out and gently pulled her into an embrace.

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