Martin was wrestling with the thought of whether to forgive Joyce. He looked at the information in his
hands and roared in anger, his eyes bloodshot, feeling as if his head was going to explode.
After a long while, he looked at Nicole with no expression.
"Since she has betrayed me, I will make this personal.Thank you, Nicole.I will take care of this myself.
"There was no warmth in Martin's gaze, as if a drop of water would freeze on it if it fellin.
“Take care of yourself.” Nicole turned to leave.
Nicole felt sorry for Martin as she thought back on the contents of the information; Joycehad gone too
far.
If she were in his shoes, she would have uprooted the McCarthy family in its entirety.
A few days later, Jared and Nicole's betrothal was held as scheduled, and the magnificent hotel was
filled with people.
It might only be a betrothal, but VIPs and celebrities came to congratulate them and wanted to
associate with the Johnston family.
In the splendid ballroom , handsome guys and beautiful girls gathered and hung out together.
The Riddle family, as kindred of Nicole, was seated in the front talking to the Johnston family members,
while the younger ones were laughing and joking with friends and relatives in the ballroom Snow, Raine
, and Norah gathered together and chatted with each other, and they were surrounded by socialites
who were trying to make up to them.
Because of Nicole, people started to look up to them.
Screams rang out at the ballroom entrance as Harvey walked and was immediately surrounded by a
group of beautiful women Snow looked displeased.
“These women are so unashamed.Have they never seen a man in their lifetimes?" Not wanting to be
outdone, she plucked up her courage and walked up to Harvey with a smile.
“You have come.It is quieter over there.Why don't we go sit over there?" Snow knew Harvey hated
being pestered, so she pointed him to a relatively quiet spot.
Harvey glanced at the place and thought it made sense, so he walked over.
When the others saw Snow steal Harvey away, they all looked displeased.
"Harvey did not want to talk to Snow, yet she still shamelessly approached him.”
“People say she is the most popular girl at school, but I think she is more like a joke," a few others said
sarcastically.
Immediately after, Sebastian walked in, büt Martin was nowhere to be seen at his side.
Jared and Nicole looked over at him.
“This way, please, Mr.Wyance.” Nicole came up to greet him.
"Congratulations to you two," Sebastian said, holding out his hand.
"Nicole, I will take you to rest in the lounge." Jared took Nicole’s hand and was about to go to the
second floor.
“It is okay.The guests are all here; it is not good for us to rest.” Nicole refused.
"Then go sit over there." Jared gestured for Max to take Nicole over.
Nicole was not really that tired, but she knew Jared did not want her to get too strained, so she obeyed.
Jared was alone in the ballroom , entertaining guests, and people kept coming up to him to talk.
That was when Scott walked over.
“Mr.Johnston, how are you doing?" Jared looked back at hearing a voice.
“When did you arrive , Mr.Harmon? You should have sent someone to give me a heads-up.Sorry for
not welcoming outside,” Jared said politely.
“It is okay, Mr.Johnston.I just heard about your betrothal, and I thought it would not make it here on
time.Luckily, the party hasn’t started yet,” Scott said.
The two men got together and talked.
Gloria walked over to Nicole and asked with concern, "Are you tired?”
“I’m fine, Mom.What are you doing over here? Where's Dad?"
"He is over there talking to his friends.I was sitting around doing nothing, so I might as well come over
here and see you.” Gloria was all smiles, genuinely happy forNicole and Jared's betrothal.
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