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Kenny was concerned. ‘What? She called off the session? Did something bad happen?‘
He then rushed upstairs.
Finding River sitting absentmindedly, Kenny frowned. “G?”
River answered, “Yes, come in.”
Kenny anxiously said, “What happened?”
River kept quiet with tightly pursed lips.
Kenny bent over and pressed, “What happened, G? Did Noah do something that displeased you? Did he ask to call off the engagement? Is he cheating on you? Tell me so I can help!”
River shook her head. “No, Kenny. He has-“
“River.” Greta’s voice echoed before River could finish her sentence.
Kenny and River turned to see Greta entering with Yuliana. Kenny appeared infuriated by Yuliana’s Kenny glanced at Yuliana with displeasure. “You seem insensitive. Would you be in a good mood if you were in her shoes?”
Yuliana stared at Kenny and asked, “Must you be so blunt in your words?”
Kenny sneered. “Blunt? Am I as harsh as you are in handling things and speaking?”
Yuliana declared, “I don’t want to continue this argument!”
“I don’t want to quarrel with you either, but I’m just telling you the truth. Do you realize what will happen to G when Noah leaves her like this?” Kenny said.
Yuliana frowned. “If you have something to say, just say it!”
“Their engagement is widely publicized. If Noah doesn’t clarify the reasons, how will people view G? She’ll be heavily ridiculed when such a commotion is created, but the person involved isn’t around,” Kenny explained.
“You’re exaggerating. River can come forward and clarify the situation, right?” Yuliana suggested.
“Clarify? Do you want River to announce that Noah’s company is in crisis?” Kenny retorted.
“She can’t talk about Noah’s company issues, of course! She has to figure out a way to explain it herself!”
Yuliana said.
Kenny scoffed. “Good thinking, huh? Where do you stand for River in this situation?”
“What did I say wrongly? I didn’t do anything bad to River,” Yuliana asked angrily.
“Yulia! Stop talking!” Greta couldn’t bear to listen anymore.
River felt troubled. “Both of you shouldn’t quarrel because of me.”
“It’s not just because of this incident. She hurt me in the past!” Kenny snapped.
Yuliana glared at him. “What did I ever do to hurt you?”
Kenny gnashed his teeth. “How dare you deny it. Isn’t intentionally getting close to me just to find out about G a form of hurt?”
Yuliana said, “Don’t blame me for your foolishness.”
Kenny was livid upon hearing that. He was about to speak when River interrupted him.
“Stop quarreling, will you? Go outside if you want to quarrel!” River massaged her temples.
Kenny’s anger reduced substantially. “Alright, I won’t lower myself to her level. However, you must figure-
out how to deal with the media tonight.”
River appeared troubled. “I will.”
Yuliana said, “You’re not going to expose Noah, are you?”
“Yulia! All you can think about is Noah when this is your own cousin!” Greta said angrily.
Meanwhile, Daniella sat on the bed in an unfamiliar apartment. Her hair was messy, her lips were dry, and she chewed her nails incessantly.
Daniella’s bloodshot eyes were fixed on a corner. Her fingers bore evidence of the self–inflicted damage.
Daniella thought, ‘I don’t understand why Casey gets to go out today while I’m stuck in this place? It’s bad enough being confined, but there’s nothing to occupy me!
‘All I get is half a slice of bread each day for several consecutive days! What’s Mr. Hendrix trying to achieve? What does he want?‘
Daniella pondered, breathing heavily. She put down her hands and surveyed her surroundings with intensity.
“Mr. Hendrix! Face me if you dare! Why keep me locked up? What have I done to deserve this treatment?
Why inflict this on me?”
Receiving no response, Daniella angrily grabbed a pillow and threw it to the ground.
“You’re a hypocrite, Mr. Hendrix! You can give orders and imprison me, but you can’t come forward and explain? Just tell me what you want me to do, okay? Is there a point in tormenting me like this?” Daniella shouted.
As Daniella went berserk, a man monitored her. He calmly sipped water and dialed a number after observing Daniella’s frenzy.
“I’ll be there in five minutes,” he informed the person on the other end.
“Yes, sir!” the other party replied.
Turning off the surveillance footage, he got up, exited the room, and took the elevator downstairs.
The guard by the window promptly opened the door.
Daniella halted her actions in the room upon hearing the commotion. Her eyes widened In shock as the man walked in.
“What are you doing here?” she asked, swiftly getting out of bed and approaching him.
She coldly stared at him. “How did you get in here?”
The man replied nonchalantly, “Why? Do you think I shouldn’t be here?”
Daniella frowned, finally grasping the situation after scrutinizing the man. “You’re- Hmm!”
Before she could finish her sentence, the man seized her throat, tightening his grip.
He held Daniella’s throat firmly, causing her face to flush from suffocation.
Calmly, he stated, “Who do you think you are to speak to me like this?”
Panic filled Daniella’s gaze. She wanted to beg him to stop but couldn’t speak!
“Trying to get me to let go?” the man asked.
Daniella nodded with difficulty.
Daniella’s body shook. “River and you-“
“Shut up! All I need is your agreement!” declared the man coldly.
Daniella pressed, “Mr. Hendrix! You know Noah is always around River! It’s like walking into a death.
trap for me to do this! How is it any different from being killed by you now?”
“Noah is traveling to Muricia. This is the best time for you to take action,” Hector asserted.
“Mr. Hendrix, I just want to know if I’ll survive this!”
“It depends on your performance. If you don’t do it, I’m going to torture you until you wish you’re dead,”
Hector warned calmly, sending shivers down Daniella’s spine.
Hector stood up and walked closer to Daniella slowly. “You should know who is the cause of your misery now. Noah would continue to be deceived by you if not for River.
“On the other hand, River’s current comfortable life would be yours too. Think carefully, Daniella. Will you choose revenge or a lifetime of cowardice?”
After a long while, Daniella couldn’t shake off Hector’s words from her mind.
Daniella thought, ‘Yes, River brought upon my current predicament. Since I might die either way, why don’t I take River with me? I won’t let River enjoy a life of luxury while I die! River must die!‘
Daniella’s gaze landed on the gun.
Daniella muttered, “River, you’re dead tonight!”
At 6:00 p.m., River showed up at the hotel with Neil, Kenny, the children, and the others.
Meanwhile, all the journalists notified by Noah had arrived, holding their cameras high to capture the event.
The bodyguards escorted them into the hotel lobby.
River felt bitterness welling in her heart as she looked at the nicely decorated banquet hall.
Liora held River’s hand tightly and looked concerned. “Mommy…”
The group turned to look at River upon hearing Liora’s call.
River forced a smile and inhaled deeply. “I’m fine. Let’s go.”
Greta took the children to sit at the table, followed by Kenny, Neil, and Yuliana.
River was preparing to walk to the stage when she heard two sets of rushed footsteps behind her.
Her chest tightened with anxiety, and she turned to look.
Yet, her gaze dimmed when she saw the incoming people.
Alex and Lucas headed toward River.
“Are you implying that someone is intentionally trying to sabotage their engagement?” Alex asked.
Lucas pondered for a moment and replied, “I believe so.”
“Even though Noah has some opponents, those people wouldn’t have the courage to do that!” Alex countered.
Lucas shifted his gaze to River.
River lowered her gaze and stated, “Forget it. I’ll deal with the media first.”
Lucas and Alex sighed.
Alex said, “Forgive Noah, River.”
River nodded. “I know. Go and take a seat first, or it will be chaotic once the journalists are here.”
Alex and Lucas nodded.