NovelEnglishDebbie looked at the red invitation card. She grinned, took the card and said as calmly as she could, “Congratulations.”
Carlos flashed a smile and returned politely, “Thanks.”
Then, the couple left arm in arm.
As soon as they were out of sight, Debbie’s eyes welled up in tears as she stared at the invitation card. It felt like a knife cutting her heart to ribbons. Carlos was an expert at dishing out pain, and he didn’t spare Debbie. He knew how much she Loved him but he invited her to attend his engagement to another woman
No matter how much Debbie wished that day would never come, their engagement day still crept up on her. Faster than she would have imagined.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThat day, Debbie got up quite early. She had a plan of what she wanted to wear, and had an outfit already selected. She put on a black strapless Chanel gown bought with Carlos’ money. She also applied a delicate coat of makeup
Carlos didn’t invite many people to the ceremony. Besides his close friends and relatives, he also invited the Loftus family.
Holding Ivan’s arm, Debbie walked gracefully into the venue. Her presence instantly caused some hushed conversations among the guests, but she couldn’t care less.
Debbie’s assigned seat was near Elroy, her so-called grandfather, and in between them was Ramona. If she didn’t know better, she would have thought this was another vicious trick. She couldn’t be sure that it wasn’t deliberate.
Carlos was trying to break her emotionally.
Despite her reluctance, Debbie still sat down, but she changed seats with Ivan. So in the end, he sat between Ramona and Debbie.
And Megan was on her left.
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Again, Debbie cursed Carlos in her heart. He deliberately designed the seating arrangements so she sat closest to the people she hated most.
The other members of the Hilton family sat at the table next to hers.
She saw Miranda, but neither of them greeted the other. They even broke eye contact quickly, turning their heads away rather than saying hi.
Even Lewis and Portia were there. Lewis was still the sunreliable guy. When he spotted Debbie, his eyes lit up. However, the next second, he realized that she was the one who ousted James as CEO. Instantly, he stiffened in his seat and moved his gaze away, not wanting to even acknowledge her presence.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSitting next to him was Portia, Looking even thinner than she used to be. When she saw Debbie, she opened her mouth but stopped when she thought better of it. In the end, she chose to sit quietly.
Soon enough, the engagement ceremony started. Carlos was dressed in a blue Versace suit. He walked slowly into the hall, linking arms with
Stephanie.
Carlos’ fiancee was dressed in a long and white lace gown, a small diamond tiara on her head. It glinted and sparkled under the lights.
She looked like an elegant queen about to meet her king.
Carlos kept his hand on her waist the whole time. They looked like a sweet and intimate couple, made for each other.
After they walked on to the stage, an MC began to preside over the ceremony. He told the guests the engagement rings had been carefully selected by Carlos. He had searched for the largest diamond in the city.
The ceremony went smoothly. At the end, the couple kissed, following cheers and a big round of applause.
Megan carefully observed Debbie’s every move and expression. When
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