Clara was aware that she had deceived Remy by providing a false name, April. Just like a character in a movie, she had a habit of concealing her true identity from men she wasn't interested in, only seeking physical intimacy.She returned to her home, a place she occupied by herself, and retreated to her room in the rented apartment.Nevertheless, Lerisa arrived at the shopping complex where she intended to buy clothes, and she parked her car and let out a sigh. As she recalled Clara's denial of knowing her.Lerisa considered reaching out to Anthony once more over the phone. It was quite a predicament for her, trying to figure out how to break the news to him about his girlfriend's infidelity.Lerisa turned off her car engine, and finally emerged from her vehicle. After locking the car door, she made her way to the shopping boutique to browse for a gown.She entered a feminine boutique and was promptly greeted by a sales representative, "Good afternoon, ma'am. What type of clothing are
In the cozy living room, Lerisa warmly greeted her parents, "Good afternoon, Mom and Dad.""Welcome back, Lerisa. We completely overlooked buying birthday presents for Anthony today. And what about you? Did you buy anything on your way back?" Mrs. Antonia inquired, and Lerisa responded, "No, mom. I also forgot."Lerisa gazed at the living room wall clock and noticed that it was already 2 pm."There's still time, Lerisa," her father said. "Why not step outside and head to the nearby shops with your sister to buy what we'll be giving to the Gregson family? As you're aware, it's important that we bring a gift when we go to Anthony's birthday party, considering he's their only son.""Hmm, I suppose you're correct, father. What should I buy for him? Given their wealth, we had already gifted Anthony with a standing fan last year. I'm at a loss for what to buy for him this year," Lerisa said, wearing a frown. They had already purchased numerous gifts for Anthony in the past, and now she was u
As the evening wore on, Lerisa found herself in her room, engrossed in her own thoughts. Suddenly, her phone rang, interrupting the tranquility of the moment. It was Anthony on the other end of the line. As the clock struck 5 pm, Lerisa was all ready, dressed up and with a touch of makeup on her face.Seeing Anthony's name on the caller ID made her nervous, leaving her unsure about whether to answer his call or not. Lerisa was extremely concerned because she hadn't yet told Anthony about Clara's infidelity.Lerisa took a deep breath and quickly answered the call before it could end. Anthony's voice, deep and masculine, greeted her on the other end. "Hey there, Lerisa.""Hello, Anthony. I'm on my way now," Lerisa promptly responded. Anthony inquired, "Are you absolutely certain? Or are you not interested in coming to my birthday party tonight?"Anthony enjoyed having Lerisa's presence around, as he saw her as a younger sister figure. Lerisa quickly responded, "Of course I'll be there fo
Admiring his own reflection one last time in the expansive wall mirror, Anthony gracefully made his way out of his upstairs bedroom. He navigated through the upper level corridor and descended to the event hall located in the second wing of their grand mansion."Welcome the guest of honor! It's been a long-awaited moment, filled with joy and anticipation, as we gather to celebrate his new age. Anthony Gregson!" The female host exclaimed with excitement as she witnessed Anthony's grand entrance onto the front stage in the event hall."Thank you everyone, thank you," Anthony expressed, as the applause for him grew louder. As he stepped onto the stage, he graciously accepted the microphone from the host, who was dressed in an elegant white gown.Despite being married, the host was a young lady who took on the role of the show's host. She greeted Anthony with a warm smile, reciprocated by him and the other guests who had joined him and his family in the event hall. Everyone enthusiasticall
Since Anthony and the rest of the event shows hadn't begun, Ben strolled out to the stage alongside Lerisa.As Lerisa and Ben took the stage, the love song played in the background, capturing the attention of everyone in the event hall. All eyes were fixed on Lerisa, creating a moment of stillness and anticipation. As she stepped onto the stage, her nerves were palpable. Ben stood by her side, offering support, their hands intertwined.Lerisa hesitated to glance around at the table where her parents sat, their expressions filled with surprise. She was well aware that her mother had explicitly expressed her approval of Anthony and her desire for him to become her son-in-law.As Ben held her waist tightly, Lerisa could feel her cheeks turning red with embarrassment. Despite Ben being taller than her, he shared the same height and had a similar masculine physique as Anthony.Lerisa couldn't help but constantly compare Ben to Anthony. Perhaps it was because she had always dreamed of catchi
Lerisa hurriedly descended from the stage, not bothering to wait for Ben to join her. As the hall grew dim, illuminated only by a faintly glowing bulb, she accidentally bumped into a mysterious man whose face remained hidden. She muttered an apology to him, never bothering to meet his gaze, and simply said, "I'm sorry."In her haste to escape the event hall and avoid witnessing Anthony's proposal to Clara on stage, the strong man firmly took hold of Lerisa's left wrist and swiftly turned her to face him. Lerisa let out a surprised gasp "Ah!"She bumped into the man's chest and gazed up at his face, as Anthony and Clara carried on dancing together on the stage."Hi there," Remy said with a friendly tone. Lerisa was surprised to discover that he was the same man she had observed earlier in the day, sharing an intimate moment with Clara Harry by the roadside."Hi," Lerisa was in complete disbelief, her mouth agape. Ben swiftly moved towards them and forcefully separated Lerisa from Remy's
Remy was taken aback by the sight of the lady's face. He had caught a glimpse of her earlier, dancing with Anthony, but hadn't gotten a good look at her face at the time.After he exclaimed, "What the heck!" he attracted a lot of attention to himself, as Anthony was still yet to propose to Clara.Clara was caught off guard by Remy's arrival. Her nerves kicked in as she watched Anthony drop down on one knee, ready to propose to her in front of a crowd.The disapproving expressions of Mr. and Mrs. Gregson mirrored the disapproval shown by Lerisa's parents, who were seated in the VIP section, as they witnessed Anthony's intention to propose to another woman.Everyone had high expectations for Anthony and Lerisa to get married and deepen the bond within their family. Contrary to expectations, Anthony proved them all wrong. With a flourish, he produced a red ring box from his pocket and unveiled the dazzling diamond ring nestled within. He proposed to Clara in front of everyone in the hall,
Ben's expression turned sour when he witnessed Remy's interference in Anthony's proposal to Clara. His anger boiled within him, as this was the moment he had been eagerly anticipating and hoping to witness.Ben gazed off into the distance, locking eyes with Emma who stood nearby, her gaze mirroring his own. She appeared wounded, having witnessed him dancing with another woman. However, Ben averted his gaze from Emma, reiterating his previous statements that he did not harbor romantic feelings for her and that their relationship should remain purely physical. 'Why couldn't Emma grasp the fact that his heart was already committed elsewhere?' Ben left the event hall with a frown on his face.Many of the staff members who were invited by Anthony witnessed the events that had unfolded earlier. They were left pondering whether the birthday celebration was still in progress or if it had already concluded. Shouldn't they also begin making their way back to their respective homes?After leaving