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Chapter 4 The Engagement Is Cancelled

Author: South Twig
"Tainted? What is?" The smile on Leo's face froze. He wanted to hold me in his arms, but I moved away.

His arms hung awkwardly in midair, and an uncomfortable silence settled between us.

A second later, he cleared his throat, his voice softening, "Are you getting pre-wedding jitters? Silly girl, you should be happy. As for the dress, it's fine. Since it's ruined, I'll have the world's best designers make you one immediately. The wedding will still be perfect."

He tapped the tip of my nose affectionately while his eyes brimmed with the same tender gaze that now made my skin crawl.

…

The next day, world-renowned wedding dress designers arrived one after another. They came with the latest fabrics and sketches, eager to make me a new wedding dress.

Leo sat on the side, offering suggestions from time to time, every bit the devoted fiance.

But the more devoted he pretended to be, the more disgusted I felt. He wanted a perfect engagement banquet. I would grant him that, but not the ending he was expecting.

The day of the engagement finally arrived. The ballroom was filled with the city's most influential guests. Hand in hand, Leo and I accepted everyone's well wishes. "Mr. Harvey and Ms. Olsen really are a perfect match. They've been together for so many years. It's finally happening."

Standing on stage, Leo looked at me with tear-filled eyes. "Quincy, thank you. I swear that I'll never do you wrong in this life."

Thunderous applause erupted throughout the ballroom. His heartfelt declaration moved everyone. His acting was almost laughable. Just as he was about to slide the engagement ring onto my finger, his phone vibrated.

Frowning impatiently, he glanced at the screen to see Gracie's name on it. His expression changed. He looked at me apologetically. "Quincy, I'm sorry. Something urgent came up at work. I have to take care of it. Wait for me. I'll be right back."

Without another word, he turned and hurried out, ignoring the bewildered looks from the guests. I watched him leave. On my phone, the location tracker showed exactly where he was headed. He was not going to the office but a five-star hotel downtown.

I picked up the microphone and smiled at the stunned crowd. "I'm sorry for making all of you witness this. It seems today's engagement party could use a little extra entertainment."

…

The next second, I projected the video I recorded in the garage onto the massive screen behind me. "As you can see, Leo has cheated on me. The engagement is cancelled."

The crowd exploded into chaos while I turned to leave. I dialed a number at the exit. "Hello, is this Vexel Media? I have a major exclusive for you."

…

Meanwhile, in a hotel room, Leo shoved a glass of water into Gracie's hand impatiently. "What do you want now? Don't you know what today is about?"

Wrapped in a bathrobe, Gracie sniffled pitifully, "Leo, my stomach hurts. I'm scared."

He rubbed his temple, thoroughly exasperated. Suddenly, the door burst open. A swarm of reporters rushed inside. "Mr. Harvey, did you leave your engagement to meet your lover?"

Leo's mind went blank as he stared at them in disbelief.

One reporter shouted, "Mr. Harvey, Mr. Olsen revealed evidence of your affair at the engagement. She's also the one who tipped us off to catch you here today. Do you have any comments?"

Leo shuddered.

Then, he lunged forward and grabbed the reporter by the collar, his eyes bloodshot. "What did you just say? Who told you to come?"
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