NovelEnglishChapter 166: Derek's message read, “Marissa, meetin the bamboo grove in the back garden soon. I have something to tell you." He added quickly, likely worried she might not appear, "If you don't come, you'll regret it forever!" Organizing a private meeting with his ex-fiancée at his engagement party was certainly peculiar Surprised by the request, Marissa replied, “Alright, I'll let you know when I arrive." After sending her response, she smirked to herself and resumed browsing on her phone. At the moment, the intewas full of announcements about Derek's engagement Previously, Neil's family had cleverly turned their reunion into a sensational event, catapulting Derek to stardom with two hundred million followers. Leveraging this surge in popularity, Neil launched a luxury live streaming channel featuring Derek as the main attraction and initiated a product sales venture. Although many had used similar strategies to gain fleeting attention, their popularity often waned quickly after the initial excitement, with their marketing tactics criticized as manipulative. Derek's situation was distinct, though. As the heir to a prominent family, he exuded a genuine aura of affluence and prestige, setting him apart from typical profit- driven individuals During their first streams, the entire family made appearances, thanking their fans and fate for their reunion and highlighting their charitable efforts. This genuine display of gratitude and generosity endeared them to their audience. With the stage properly set, Derek began to promote products, insisting he was sourcing high-quality items at favorable prices to reciprocate his followers' support Atе$т ¢#αрtêяs In galBy using the Daniels family's influence, Neil managed to negotiate rock-bottom prices with many suppliers. This strategy, combined with Derek's carefully crafted image, earned him overwhelming support from fans and propelled him to smash daily sales records. As Derek becthe internet's top celebrity, his engagement beca major talking point, trending across social platforms for consecutive days. Melinda, now Derek's fiancée, was thrust into the limelight, quickly gaining a following that lauded her grace and beauty Formerly overshadowed as Chloe's subordinate, Melinda emerged as a star in her own right. Her delight was palpable in every interaction with her new followers. Recently, she had shared photos of her engagement dress- a lavish gift from Derek-that sparked a frenzy among her followers. "Wow, this dress is incredibly luxurious and stunning. It takes my breath away every tI see it. This is 'Purple Angel,' designed by the internationally acclaimed designer Sara, valued at thirty million." "Thirty million for a dress? My imagination can't even stretch that far!” After browsing through the comments, Marissa opened the photo of the dress and smirked knowingly. They were wearing the sdress! The design and color of Melinda's dress matched Marissa's exactly. Sara's creations were renowned for their uniqueness; each design was a singular piece worldwide. Any resemblance implied a counterfeit. Being Sara herself, Marissa knew her own dress was authentic, making it clear that Melinda's was a fake At that moment, the car pulled up to the venue. Before stepping out, Marissa draped a long shirt over her dress, thinking it best to be discreet at others' engagement party. With a puzzled expression, she said casually, "It's chilly." Connor looked even more confused. "It's summer, isn't it?" But he decided not to dwell on it. As Marissa exited the car, she told him, "I need to handle something. Please, don't follow me." With that, she walked off. Connor, respecting her independence, watched her go "I'm here."
Marissa made her way directly to the bamboo grove in the back garden and messaged Derek. When she reached the grove, Derek was already there waiting. As soon as he saw her, he approached her
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