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“My grandson falling for Sophia Kirkman’s daughter? Ridi Nostrils blaring, Cornelius tapped his walking stick on t Why are they living together before marriage? Is that how a lady should behave? Indeed, an indecent woman like Sophial will never raise her daughter right!”
“Dad, you need not worry too much about Landon. He’s a grown and won’t let himself be taken advantage of,” Preston reassured Cornelius with a playful chuckle, much to Penelope’s relief.
Meanwhile, a malicious smile played on Zoe’s lips. Landon might be head over heels for Lauren and intend to marry her, but the family would never accept Lauren solely because she was Sophia Kirkman’s daughter.
At that moment, the reporters gasped. “Jeremy Walsh has arrived!”
“It’s him! Jeremy Walsh’s here!”
All attention shifted to Jeremy’s direction as the shutters clicked away. Hearing that, Zoe perked up and cast an expectant glance at the other end of the red carpet.
There, she found Jeremy clad in a black suit, wearing an aloof expression on his face. His eyes exuded the same arrogance, and each move exuded an imposing presence.
His cool demeanor had captivated the interest of many females, including Zoe.
Penelope had to tug at her daughter and whispered, “Zoe, let’s move. What are you standing here for?”
“Mom…” Ogling Jeremy, Zoe nearly salivated at his handsomeness. “I love Jeremy so much. How I wish I were his woman.”
She had been fortunate enough to embrace Jeremy in the dimness of a hotel room that night when she was undressed. Through his suit, she felt his toned body and went numb at the sensation.
Since that night, she couldn’t help but fantasize about how it’d feel to be underneath him as she pictured them making love. She was driven. crazy by her desire for him.
“You need to pull yourself together or risk becoming a joke. A young lady should behave with decorum,” Penelope complained.
“Decorum is worth nothing. I would give up anything to be with Jeremy Walsh,” Zoe muttered under her breath as she eyed Jeremy..
Penelope failed to hear Zoe’s words. With a frown, she questioned, Zoe, what was that? Why were you talking to yourself?”
“Mom, go ahead without me. I’ll wait for Jeremy and enter with him.”
As calculative as ever, Zoe would never give up any opportunity to be seen with Jeremy. If she made her entrance with Jeremy, she would cause a commotion and be the object of envy.
More than everything, she would be mistaken as Jeremy’s plus-one. Jeremy had never graced any social events with a plus-one, even in the three years he was married to Alyssa.
If Zoe could take advantage of this opportunity and make herself appear as his plus-one, she could prove her special place to the media. After all, actions mattered more than words..
The misunderstanding would eventually turn Jeremy and Alyssa against each other, thus creating an opportunity for Zoe to work her way into the relationship.
While strategizing in her head, she noticed Jeremy approaching her. Heart racing, she blushed and purred, “Jeremy…”
To her dismay, Jeremy treated her with his usual indifferen expression hardened as he stared through her as if she wa
Gritting her teeth, she held the hem of her dress and marche him indignantly. It was that time when someone yelled, “The are here!”
Jeremy immediately perked up, and his eyes lit up with anticipati
A Lincoln stretched limousine rolled to a stop by the center of the rec carpet. The door opened, and Jonah, clad in a morning suit, glided out gracefully. He courteously held Alyssa’s hand and guided her into the public’s eye.
Even though the two were siblings, the spectators couldn’t help but could easily transform a candid shot into a timeless photograph.
At that moment, the world seemed to hush for Jeremy. He only had eyes on Alyssa. Staring blankly at them, he bitterly battled his jealousy toward Jonah, longing for the day he could hold Alyssa’s hand and show their love in public.
Alyssa’s outfit was a breath of fresh air. Departing from her usual style of bold red lips and chic pantsuits, she donned a cornflower blue chiffon dress and a floral fascinator for the special occasion, exuding an elegant yet youthful air like that of an aristocrat.
She was as bright and cheerful as the hue of her outfit. She smiled gently. Her eyes carried a friendly twinkle.
“Woah, how lovely! She’s as graceful as a duchess!” The reporters sighed and exclaimed as Alyssa approached them.
Another chimed in, “Mr. Jonah and Ms. Alyssa are dressed appropriately for a horse racing event. That’s how the Grunslandish monarchy dresses for races. You could tell that the Taylor re detail- oriented and knowledgeable.
“On the other hand, you have Betty Walsh and Zoe Harper cumbersome floor-length dresses. They have clearly never a horse race before.”
“Now that you mentioned it, the difference is quite clear. Ms. is the winner of this round.”
Zoe fumed when she overheard the gossip among the reporters. Despite spending weeks selecting the perfect outfit for the occasion she lost out to Alyssa.
Worse, Jeremy had wandered toward Alyssa, to her disbelief.
Jeremy, who had given Zoe icy stares just moments ago, immediately warmed up at the sight of Alyssa.
Zoe had known Jeremy for years. He treated her kindly when they were younger but always devoid of passion. His reaction to Alyssa proved that Alyssa was special to him.
Green with envy, Zoe watched as Jeremy approached the lady of his dreams and the love of his life.
Naturally, Alyssa noticed Jeremy walking toward her. His towering height made him hard to overlook, drawing attention along the way.
Jonah whispered into her ear, “Lyse, he’s coming.” Usually stern, he seemed to be teasing her at that moment.
“Why pay him any attention? Just pretend he’s not there.” Alyssa pouted, though her heart raced. “I’ve made him promise not to interact. with me at the event, as I don’t want trouble.
“He promised to listen to me, but he’s not keeping his w “she cursed. stening?
Filthy liar? Jonah had to stifle a laugh. It appeared the coupl preferred expressing their affection through banter.
Meanwhile, Winston and Lyla stepped foot on the red carpet, a arm, under the astonished gaze of the public.
Lyla was dressed in a similar cornflower blue outfit that Alyssa ha arranged for her. The outfit, a prim and proper power suit, was tailored to Lyla’s fit. A chiffon-layered fascinator obscured her face, adding an otherworldly charm.
“My God, isn’t that Winston Taylor? He might have aged, but observe behind.”
“He must have been a super hot guy 30 years ago, maybe even better looking than Jeremy Walsh. Besides, his genes are so powerful-his children are his carbon copies.”
“Indeed…”
“Lyla Nelson is so lovely. I’m mesmerized!”
“There’s a reason she beat Sophia Kirkman to be the queen of TS Network back in the day!”
“What a pity! You youngsters have no idea how popular Lyla Nelson was. If it weren’t for that incident, she wouldn’t have retired and given up opportunities to Sophia Kirkman. Sophia Kirkman owes her career success to Lyla!”
The onlookers nodded in agreement. Lyla, having overheard the conversations, embarrassedly clung to Winston’s arm.
He teased her softly, giving her a boost of courage, “You have nothin to be afraid of when you’re beside me. Look, they’re all praising you Besides that, no one would dare to gossip about my wife. They’ll only get into trouble.”
Lyla choked up as she gazed into the eyes of her husband. She muttered, “I-I’m just worried I’d embarrass you, Jonah, and Lyse.”
Holding his breath, Winston held her hand. “That’s nonsense. Don’t overthink. In fact, I feel that you’re too good for me.”
Lyla stared at her feet and shook her head. She was fully aware that she’d never be Winston’s only love or claim his full attention. Despite that, she did not feel bitter about marrying him. Without Winston, she wouldn’t have survived until today.
Lyla was grateful for her life, even though she thought that she didn’t deserve her luxurious life at times.
The arrival of the Taylors marked another climax of the event.
Jeremy’s walk toward Alyssa became the media’s focus once again as the shutters clicked in a frenzy.
Winston, shooting daggers at his troublesome ex-son-in-law, fumed. and resisted the urge to punch him in the face.
Jeremy gazed into Alyssa’s eyes with sincerity, his heart racing. “Mr. Taylor, may I have your permission to make my entrance with your daughter? I would love Alyssa to be my plus-one.”
Hearing that, Alyssa bashfully pressed her lips. It was rare to see her flustered.
“Mr. Walsh, I believe there are many who wished to be your plus-one. Why does it have to be our Lyse?” Winston cast a pier Jeremy without any attempt to play nice.
“Yes. It has to be Lyse,” Jeremy confessed.
Taking a deep breath, he reached out a hand to Alyssa. “I her by my side. I’ll always keep a place for her.”
The onlookers gasped and marveled at his tender and sweet confession.
Although Zoe could not make out his words due to the distance, sh fathomed it wouldn’t be anything good, judging from the excitement on the reporters’ faces..
Winston turned to Alyssa with a glum expression. Alyssa, preferring to keep a low profile and still harboring some lingering grudge toward
Midway through her speech, she was shocked when Jeremy reached out to hold her hand in public. Her breathing intensified when he pulled her closer without giving anyone a say, as though he wanted to lay claim to her. He wanted to make it known to the world that Alyssa Taylor belonged to him..