Chapter 483
Mr. Briggs saw Ricardo, and his face seemed to struggle to maintain its composure.
Everyone was well aware of the relationship between the Freeman family and the Claude family. Now, the Freeman family had called off the engagement first, embarrassing the Cloudes
Mr. Briggs couldn’t muster a smile, but under the watchful eyes of everyone present, he was forced to put on an air of nonchalance and extend his hand. However, at that moment, Ricardo withdrew his previously extended hand and said indifferently. “Why don’t I see Rowena?”
to be inf
To outsiders, he still appeared to be infatuated with Rowena
As people murmured in pity, Nichole made her way down from the second floor.
She was dressed in an haute couture gown and adomed with expensive jewelry. The moment she appeared, she instantly became the
center of attention
Everyone knew that today, the Freeman family’s daughter was to be announced as engaged to the CEO of Burker International, and they all congratulated Nichole
Having attended many occasions with James, Nichole responded to the congratulations with a light smile as if she had already become James‘ wife
“Dad” Nichole approached Mr. Briggs, who wore a pleased smile and patted the back of Nichole’s hand. He said, “My dear daughter, you look beautiful today.”
Nichole spotted Ricardo and wore a victorious smile. She extended her hand, saying, “Ricardo, I’m glad you could make it
Faced with Nichole’s dramatically different attitude, Ricardo namowed his eyes.
Previously, Nichole would look at him with fear, but now that she had James as her support, she was not afraid of him exposing her true identity
“Congratulations, your wish has finally come true.” Ricardo took Nicholes hand but tightened his gr rip in a hidden threat.
Nichole acted as if she felt nothing and smiled, saying, “Yes, my wish has finally come true, thanks to you, Ricardo. How could I have mamed James so easily without you?”
Nichole turned to Mr. Briggs and said, “Dad, you should really thank Ricardo properly in the future”
“Of course, Ricardo is like a son to me,” Mr. Briggs responded, patting Ricardo on the shoulder. “There are other guests over there, and Rowena and I will leave you be
It was clear that Mr. Briggs was being polite.
Ricardo quickly grasped the underlying message in Mr. Briggs words and frowned, “Mr. Briggs, are we becoming strangers now?”
Over the years, Ricardo had treated Mr. Briggs just like his own father, and outsiders had thought Ricardo would eventually take over for Mr. Briggs. But now that Rowena was found, Mr. Briggs had changed his mind and wanted to marry his daughter off to James, essentially abandoning Ricardo.
“That’s not it,” Mr. Briggs said, though he had already begun leading Nichole to the other side of the hall.
Booker frowned and commented, “Mc Briggs has really done us dirty. We dealt with all the Freeman family’s messes and his daughter. Now that he sees a chance to get cozy with the Burke family, he’s selling us out!”
“Where’s Rowena?”
“She is all prepared and will come in when James announces his engagement to Nichole, the secretary replied,
found
Ricardo nodded, a cold light flashing in his eyes. “Mr. Briggs, you’ve shown no kindness, so don’t blame me for not showing any either Once we’ve fallen out, none of us will have a good time!”
Meanwhile, the socialites and ladies of high fociety were all coming up to congratulate Nichole. Jean watched as everyone focused on Nichole and also went up. She theatrically offered a glass of wine, saying, “I heard you were beautiful, Ms. Rowena, but you’re truly breathtaking in person. Here’s to you, Ms. Rowena
After finishing her speech, Jean downed Her wine.
Nichole faced this unfamiliar face and asked in confusion, “And you are 7”
“1 was a trainee at Aldridge Global. My name is Jean! I’ve always admired you.”
Jean’s eyes were filled with sincerity, but Nichole couldn’t care less whether Jean admired her or not. To het it
Nichole retorted, “A trainee at Aldridge Global, then you must know Sophle?
At the mention of Sophie, the surrounding socialites exchanged glances.
Who didnt know that Sophie was James‘ we?
The atmosphere suddenly filed with
wardness
Jean immediately resized the gravity of her mistake and quickly nodded, saying “Yes I do know Sophie, and fim aware of quite a few things about her
Hearing the promise of gossip, the crowd immediately became excited. “What do you know about Ms. Sophie? Do tell st
It was clear to everyone that Jean was just a nobody looking for an opportunity here
With courage bolstend
nention, Jean said, “Sophie got it Aldridge Global through backdoor deals. The rest of closed training program, but Sophie ma always the exception. Seven smes, we sow her being picked up by luxury cars at night, and