Novel & Cerita A Very Long Engagement Novel

"He shows up at exactly the right moment to save her position by announcing an engagement that no one knew about. An engagement they claim was conducted long-distance for years, despite having zero evidence of any relationship during that time." "Not a single photo, Mr. Castellano. In this day and age, with social media, with smartphones—two people in love for years would have something. A birthday post. An anniversary mention. A tagged location. Hell, even a like on each other's posts. But there's nothing. Complete radio silence for seven years, and then suddenly they're engaged?" "Because they weren't together." I felt satisfaction bloom in my chest. "The engagement is a fabrication. A des

said Sir Geswer, “because you began from the first day to cure my wounds. What was I to you? Nothing! But you began at once, because you had pity in your heart for an unfortunate. Ah! I am thankful to you, greatly thankful! Who does not know this will perhaps reproach me, since I wished to be a monk in November, and I am preparing for marriage in December. First, Sir Zastar will be ready to jeer, for he is glad to do that when occasion offers; but let the man jeer who is able! I do not care about that, especially since the reproach will not fall on you, but on me.” Corinna began to look at the sky thoughtfully, and said at last, “Must we absolutely tell people of our engagement?”

she spat, leaning forward, her eyes boring into mine. The world tilted. "What are you talking about?" My mother’s lip curled into a sneer of pure contempt. “While you sit in this… this kennel, wallowing in your own filth, she is living like a queen. Your queen. On your money. And that viper, Croft, the one you were too blind to crush when you had the chance, has put a ring on her finger. They are to be wed. It’s all over the society pages. A glittering spectacle. A celebration of your utter ruin. Last night. The Austerlitz Hotel. The most expensive engagement party this city has seen in a decade. Crystal, orchids, a private orchestra. The whole city was there, laughing at you. They are to be

It was completely destroyed. The woman stomped on my fingers, and I gasped at the sharp pain. "You're the cheap woman engaged to Kylo, aren't you? Dressed up like that, who exactly are you trying to impress?" I looked up sharply, instantly understanding what was happening. This was Kylo Winston's childhood friend, Nora Cullen. Before returning home, I investigated the two of them. Marriage required caution, after all. When I discovered their affair, I decided to come back in person and call off the engagement.

As night fell, all the household servants assembled in the bustling kitchen, awaiting an announcement from Madam Cecè. “Miss Vienna and Lord Red are engaged,” Madàm Cecè’s words struck me with the force of a lightning bolt. It felt like a bucket of ice-cold water had been unceremoniously poured over me. They’re engaged!? The word echoed in my mind, resonating with disbelief and a profound sense of loss. “Monsieur has arranged for an engagement party, and distinguished Lords and Ladies from various corners of the world have been invited,” Madàm Cecè declared with a regal air.

“No breakfast? Then do you want to… do something else?” I gave up immediately. Fine. I couldn’t win anyway. After I ate, he massaged my sore waist while I finally asked the question weighing on my mind. “I saw your interview before I came home.” “Were you jealous?” My temper flared instantly. How could he sleep with me and then go announce his engagement to someone else? Before I could explode, he cut in smoothly, “Do you want to marry me? Because Jennie, you should know, I’m only ever going to marry you.”

Oh, it was an ugly scar, no doubt, but it made her eyes burn even brighter. “By all means, Angel, this is your deal.” And with that, she turned back to the two gentlemen. And did she have a hell of a time trying not to stare at the gorgeous man before her. Never, in her life, had she been jealous of her sister or wanted something her sister had, until now. “Rafael, Damian, was there any questions?” “How long is the engagement?” “That is up to you and Rosa, but I would think a year would be a great, or shorter.”

Chapter 134 Debra's Pov *On the day of the Engagement Party* Colorful lights, beautiful antique red roses to downstairs. Like in a fairytale, I was wearing a beautiful gown, and people waiting for me in the hall and my heart was beating so fast. When our engagement was held in Blackwood, I guess Karien had the same feeling I was having right now. The pressure I was having might blast my heart out of me. I could hear my heartbeat loud and beating hastily.

“What kind of a stupid question is that? Today is your engagement party, Anna! The entire Blackwell family is waiting downstairs, and you—like the disgrace you are—are lying in bed as if this day doesn’t determine your future.” Engagement party. My knees nearly buckled. No, no, no. This wasn’t real. This had to be a nightmare—a cruel trick played by my tormented mind. My engagement to Jackson Blackwell had happened years ago. And it had led to hell. I had been a naïve, hopeful girl back then. I had believed—so foolishly—that my marriage to Jackson, the cold and powerful CEO, would lead to some semblance of happiness. Instead, it had led to manipulation, cruelty, and eventually—my death.

ENGAGEMENT DAY Aurora contained her frustration as she discreetly observed the lavish event, where the charismatic Kayden Knight and his elegant fiancée Eleanor Watson posed gracefully for pictures amidst the opulent surroundings. "Careful, my queen," cautioned Sebastian with a hint of concern. "You're not supposed to envy them. We're family, remember?" Aurora, clad in an exquisite gown, gracefully raised her glass of sparkling liquid to her lips, taking a sip to mask the subtle turmoil beneath her composed exterior. Her eyes, however, remained fixated on the newly engaged couple, their smiles radiant and their connection seemingly effortless.