Mekhi didn’t respond and simply gazed back at him from a distance.


    Then Lucinda stood up and said, “This banquet is held for Noelle, Mekhi.


    She hasn’t made an appearance yet.


    Where is she? What’s going on?”


    The evening’s festivities had kicked off with the performances of some renowned actresses, and then Mekhi took the stage to announce the engagement.


    The activities were arranged with meticulous precision, diverting everyone’s attention away from Noelle entirely.


    Many attendees began to realize that the guest of honor, Noelle, hadn’t even shown up yet.


    Mekhi maintained his calm demeanor.


    “I was nning to introduce her to everyone after the engagement announcement, but Cyrus interrupted.


    I’ll bring her out now,” he exined before signaling Noelle to make her entrance.


    Noelle emerged on the second floor in a snow-white, diamond-studded dress.


    Bathed in the spotlight, she wore a crystal crown and exuded an air of elegance and grace, though her purity and innocence seemed to have faded.


    Noelle held the handrail and gracefully descended the stairs.


    She looked so elegant that the guests were all captivated.


    ALL eyes were fixed on her, particrly Cyrus, who gazed at her with intense emotion.


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    Noelle reached the stage and stood beside Mekhi, disying apliant smile.


    She paid no heed to Cyrus’s presence, leaving him to grapple with his emotions.


    Cyrus’s eyes filled with tears as he asked in a trembling voice, “Noelle, can you remember your promise to me? Did you truly agree to get married to Quintin?”


    Their eyes met.


    The air was extremely quiet.


    Everyone’s gaze fixed on her, waiting for her reply.


    Noelle sounded calm.


    “Yes, I’ve agreed to get married to Mr.


    Hudson.


    ”


    Cyrus’s heart ached and he struggled to catch his breath.N?velDrama.Org holds this content.


    “Why?” he asked, searching for answers.


    She pressed her red lips together, maintaining silence and avoiding his gaze.


    They had been together for a year, so he could easily sense that something was amiss.


    “Mekhi, did you manipte her in some way? She’s never been this cold towards me!”


    Mekhi grinned as he responded, “Cyrus, what are you suggesting? She’s acting of her own ord.


    Why would I need to manipte her.


    ”


    Cyrus remained skeptical.


    He grew more agitated and stared at Mekhi, enraged.