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Chapter 33: The Grand Display
The sound of camera shutters filled the otherwise silent banquet hall. With so many people holding up their phones, the clicking seemed especially loud.At table two, Director Vanecek was still standing. His face had turned purple with anger, and the veins in his neck stood out as he pressed his knuckles against the white tablecloth."Calder Reid!" he shouted, his voice shaking with rage. "Who gave a nobody like you the right to insult my daughter and my family? Security! Drag this bastard out!"The entire banquet hall seemed ready to descend into chaos.Tamsin felt her head spin. The disapproving looks from the hospital board members, the snickering relatives at the other tables, and Garrick's disgusted expression nearby all made her feel as though she had nowhere to hide.If this situation got any worse, everything she had worked for would be ruined.She hurried forward and grabbed Calder's arm with both hands, trying to force him back toward his chair."Calder Reid, have you comple
Chapter 32: The Front-Row Exposé
The loud objection immediately silenced the ballroom. The cheers stopped, and everyone turned toward the first table.Calder slowly pushed his chair back and stood up. He straightened his cuffs and looked toward the stage without saying a word.Beside him, Tamsin turned pale. She quickly reached for his sleeve, her voice low and anxious."Calder, what are you doing?" Tamsin whispered, her voice shaking as she tried to pull him back down. "Sit down! Sit down right now! Everyone is looking at you!"Calder glanced at her hand, gave her a small smile, and shook his head. He gently freed his sleeve from her grip and remained standing.On the stage, Sian's face changed. The smile she had worn moments earlier disappeared, and she stared at Calder in alarm.She wanted Calder's money and attention, but she had never planned to leave Burl at the wedding and run away with him. If Calder exposed their relationship in front of all these guests, her father would never forgive her. Her family's repu
Chapter 31: The Staged Vows and the Shattered Proposal
The lights in the ballroom dimmed, and soft purple lights came on, shining along the aisle."Ladies and gentlemen, family and friends, the wedding ceremony is about to begin!" the host announced through the microphone. "Please welcome our bride and groom with a warm round of applause!"The double doors opened, and the wedding march began to play.Burl walked in wearing a fitted tuxedo, holding Sian's hand as they made their way down the aisle. He kept his head held high, trying to look like a proud groom. Sian, however, seemed barely interested in the ceremony. She walked beside him without much expression, her long silk dress trailing behind her.As they approached the first table, Sian looked toward the guests. Her eyes soon landed on Calder, and she gave him a flirtatious wink.She even swayed her hips slightly as she passed his seat, making it clear that the gesture was meant for him.Calder watched her in silence. He had never seen anyone behave so shamelessly at her own wedding.
Chapter 30: The VIP Seat and the Stage Setup
By eleven that morning, the grand ballroom of the Diamond Luxe Hotel was already filled with guests. Crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling, and every table was decorated with white flowers and fresh calla lilies.Near the floral arch at the entrance, Sian stood in her white wedding gown. Her diamond veil sparkled under the lights, but she looked anything but happy. She barely smiled and kept checking her watch, as though she couldn't wait for the ceremony to be over.Beside her, Burl adjusted his bowtie and forced a smile whenever a relative passed by. But inside, he was furious.Just wait, you greedy woman. Once we're married, I'll make sure you pay for every cent you've taken from me!Just then, the glass doors opened, and Calder walked into the ballroom in a dark suit.Martha was standing near the guest registry when she spotted him. Her face immediately changed, and she walked toward him with an angry look."Calder Reid! What are you doing here?" she demanded. "Who invited you
Chapter 29: The Morning Demand and the Reluctant Wire
Down on the eighth floor of the Diamond Luxe Hotel, Sian swiped her keycard and quietly opened the door to the bridal suite.All the lights were on.Burl was sitting on the edge of the armchair. His hair was messy, his eyes were red, and his tuxedo jacket was lying on the floor. As soon as he heard the door, he stood up and walked straight toward her."Where have you been?!" he demanded. His voice was rough from staying up all night. "It's past five in the morning, Sian! Where the hell did you go?"Sian barely reacted. She dropped her handbag on the console, took off her heels, and looked at him."Are you deaf, Burl? I've told you three times already. I was at Lily's place. We were getting my skin ready for the wedding and trying out some hair accessories. Do you think looking like a bride is that easy?"Burl looked her over carefully. He couldn't smell anything unusual on her, and although her makeup was a little worn, she didn't look like she'd been anywhere suspicious.He finally r
Chapter 28: The Early Morning Send-off and the Delusional Bride
The video had already been uploaded to the ballroom's main system, waiting for the countdown to begin.Calder turned off his phone, walked back into the bedroom, and tossed it onto the bedside table. On the large bed, Sian moved under the sheets. Her dark mascara was slightly smudged around her eyes.After spending the night with Calder twice, she was completely worn out, but she couldn't hide the smile on her face.Calder walked over and gently shook her shoulder."Sian," he called softly. "Wake up. It's almost five in the morning."Sian groaned and pulled the blanket over her face. "Calder, baby, let me sleep a little longer. My whole body hurts.""You can't stay here," Calder said, sitting beside her. He gently brushed a strand of messy hair away from her face. "Garrick is still walking around the hotel, and Burl is probably going crazy downstairs. If Garrick or anyone in your family finds out you've been here before the wedding at noon, there'll be trouble. I don't want you gettin
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