Whereas Nevaeh seemed to take the chance to walk by Kendrick’s side, greeting people here and there as his wife.
She loved these events for the envious gazes these women would shoot in her direction.
Standing by Kendrick’s side signified her exceptional status and fame!
Sweeping over his surroundings, Kendrick pursed his lips in distaste. “Why are there so many reporters?”
Nevaeh’s eyes shone as she quickly answered with a smile, “A 50th anniversary is a big day for Waldburg Corporation. It makes sense that reporters are here to witness this grand event.”
“That still doesn’t explain why we have entertainment reporters here,” Kendrick replied faintly, lowering his gaze to look at his watch.
Although displeased at Kendrick’s act, Nevaeh kept the smile on her face. “Are you waiting for someone, Kendrick? Is it Miss Quinn?”
Kendrick did not answer. Instead, he pulled out his phone and walked to the side to make a call.
Nevaeh pinched the stem of the wine glass in infuriation just as Eloise walked over to her side. “I’ve already told the reporters, Nevaeh, and Kendrick’s mother too. All there’s left to do is announce the date of the wedding. Old Master Waldburg’s bound to pressure Kendrick when the reporters write about it and there won’t be a way for Kendrick to walk out of this.”
Nevaeh’s smile returned at her mother’s words of assurance. “Thank you, Mommy.”
“Silly child. Who else would I help if not my daughter? I’m here for you, no matter what.”
Nevaeh took Eloise’s hands gratefully. The smile on her face was bright, yet the one in her heart was sinister.
‘Yes. Exactly, Eloise Patton. Just like that. I’m your daughter, never forget that!’
At the same time, Niamh received a call from Kendrick just as she was about to alight the vehicle.
After hanging up, she stepped out of the car.
From a distance, Niamh watched a familiar silhouette march his way into the hotel. The man arrogantly fished out the invitation and walked inside.
From afar, the corners of Niamh’s lips tugged.
Wonderful.
Tonight’s main witness had taken the bait.
Niamh smiled, satisfied. She took elegant steps to the hotel.
All eyes fell on Niamh from the moment she got off the car…
Inside, Kendrick was frowning. A deep look flashed in his icy eyes as he found himself frustrated by Niamh not picking up his call.
Suddenly, he felt a tug at his pant legs.
Looking down, Kendrick was faced with Jackson’s indifferent expression.
“Where’s Big Sis Vera? Is she not here yet?” Jackson was very much looking forward to Niamh’s arrival.
Kendrick felt his heart grow distant as he stared at his son.
The sight of Jackson would always remind him of how he had destroyed the ashes of his and Niamh’s daughter.
His heart raced as frustration bubbled each time the memory of Niamh’s last words as she tugged on his collar replayed in his mind.
“Jack,” Nevaeh’s voice sounded.
The hand on Kendrick’s pants tightened as the light in his eyes vanished. He let go to flee, only to be caught by Nevaeh in the end. “Where are you going, Jack?”
With a fake smile plastered on her face, Nevaeh gripped Jackson’s small wrist tightly and lifted her head to smile gently at Kendrick.
“Your mother is asking us to go over, Kendrick. She said she has something important to announce.”
Kendrick’s cold gaze lifted slightly. “Announce? Announce what?”
Nevaeh blinked her eyes innocently. “I don’t know either. Maybe it’s to do with the corporation? Perhaps we should head over first.”
Staring at his mother who had already walked on stage in confusion, Kendrick’s long legs began to walk.
With Kendrick already taking the bait, Nevaeh tugged Jackson harshly. “Come on!”
Jackson tried his best to struggle against the hold, but all efforts were futile for his strength was no match for Nevaeh’s.
Mrs. Waldburg had taken the stage. Seeing Nevaeh walk over with Kendrick and Jackson in tow, she took the mic and began. “Dearest guests and reporters, I would like to thank you for your attendance today. I’m Kendrick Waldburg’s mother. Tonight, I would like to take this opportunity to announce some wonderful news, and I’d like all of you present to witness such a moment.”
“Wonderful news?”
“Could it be Young Master Waldburg and Nevaeh Delgado’s wedding?”
“It has to be!”
The audience began to whisper among themselves. Kendrick’s eyes darkened at the sound of the rumors while Nevaeh’s smile grew.
Kendrick and her wedding date was finally going to be announced!
The moment she had been waiting for had finally arrived!
Mrs. Waldburg smiled and spoke, “Indeed. The announcement I’m going to make will be about this marr —”
“Who’s that?”
“Why does she look so familiar?”
“Could it be that woman from the auction?”
The ballroom erupted into a rambunctious frenzy, interrupting Mrs. Waldburg just as she was about to unwarrantedly announce details of the wedding.
Everyone’s gaze fell in the direction of the ballroom doors to see a woman in a luxurious gray gown taking light and elegant steps toward them.
Her dress flowed fluidly behind her every step.
Everyone was stunned as they set eyes on Niamh’s flawless appearance.
From her soulful eyes to the joy exuding from her pink cheeks, Niamh’s beauty made one feel an indescribable way.
While beautiful faces were hardly a scarcity in the guests’ lives, they could not help but find Niamh’s beauty exceptionally breathtaking. It was impossible to tear their eyes from her!
Everyone was curious about where Niamh had come from. The woman was smiling calmly while walking over to a crushed Nevaeh and Kendrick, who had his eyes fixed on her. Stopping in front of him, she smiled. “I’m here, Kendrick.”
Kendrick’s eyes constricted as he stared at the mesmerizing woman in disbelief. “What did you call me?”
Niamh’s eyes turned into crescents at Kendrick’s shocked reaction.
“What’s wrong, Kendrick? It’s me… Niamh.”
“…”
Niamh!
The name pierced straight into Kendrick’s heart like a sharp knife, knocking the breath out of him.
Niamh quirked the corners of her lips prettily at Kendrick’s stricken gaze. She leaned closer. “What’s wrong, Mr. Waldburg? I thought you’re the one who told me to attend the anniversary celebration as your ex-wife?”
Her soft voice engulfed Kendrick’s racing heartbeat like a closely woven net.
Hearing her response, Kendrick felt his heart slowly calm down.
‘So that’s how it is, huh?’
Staring at her pretty as a picture appearance, he felt his heart drown in loneliness.
However, Kendrick made sure to keep that emotion to himself. Quickly but surely, he responded with a warm and seductive smirk. “You’re here.”
Niamh smiled. “Yeah, I am.”
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.
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