Eloise smiled in return. “I always feel like it can be even more perfect. Today is your grand day. Stay upbeat.”
Rena nodded in agreement.
At that moment, a staff member approached in a hushed tone. “Miss Gordon, it’s your turn to step onstage.”
Rena draped her arm around Eloise’s shoulder and remarked, “Capture more photographs of me.”
Eloise hurriedly adjusted Rena’s attire once again and assured, “Don’t let your clothes get disheveled. Go on now. I promise to take stunning snapshots of my daughter.”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtWith a smile, Rena gracefully ascended the stage.
However, when she caught sight of the award presenter, her smile froze in place.
It was Korbyn who would bestow the award upon her.
At this juncture, thousands of individuals occupied both the stage and the surrounding areas, while major media outlets streamed the event live. Korbyn gazed at Rena with a smile and softly beckoned her, “Rena, come here.”
This instantly sparked a frenzy among the media.
Many were aware that the Fowler family had nearly gained a daughter-in-law.
And that woman was none other than Rena on the stage nght now.
The media hadn’t anticipated such an air of tranquility since they all knew things didn’t work out between Rena and Waylen.
Rena struggled to muster a genuine smile.
She wasn’t foolish. She surmised that Korbyn must have exerted his influence to bestow the award upon her and she had an inkling of his underlying motives.
Yet, she couldn’t afford to lose composure amidst the multitude of cameras.
With great effort, Rena plastered on a smile and gracefully accepted the award.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmLittle did she know that Korbyn was as audacious as his son. Even after the ceremony, he kept her close, his arm draped over Rena’s shoulder, beckoning the media to capture more photos, assuming the role of an elder.
“It’s a rare occasion to present an award to the younger generation of our family. I am delighted,” he announced.
-I shall have these photos developed and displayed in my office. Be sure to capture our Rena’s beauty splendidly. Girls have an affinity for such aesthetics.”
This sparked yet another media frenzy.
The media eagerly seized upon certain keywords… “younger generation of our family”, “displayed in my office”, “our Rena.”
Rena found it increasingly difficult to maintain a genuine smile.
As Korbyn presided over the entire award ceremony, it would be inappropniate for her to depart prematurely. Remaining in his presence would only further solidify the perception of an intimate connection between her and the Fowler family.
In short, there was many a good tune played on an old fiddle.