Chapter 437 The Atmosphere Becomes Increasingly Tense
"What's going on? Why are Boss and Mr. Smith making such a grand entrance together? So is this engagement happening or not?"
Byron looked completely confused.
Sophia thought more deeply about it. She smacked Byron on the head, "What are you thinking? Isn't Boss's answer obvious enough? Is she the type to easily compromise and hand over someone she likes to others? Even if the engagement goes ahead, who knows whose engagement party it'll actually be."
She had an expression that said everything was going according to her predictions.
Byron was still somewhat puzzled.
Sophia glared at Byron, "Don't talk, I hate stupidity. Just watch what Boss does!"
Byron went quiet.
Both of them kept their eyes fixed on Emily, afraid to miss even the slightest detail.
Daniel sensed many eyes on them. He considerately asked Emily in a low voice, "Nervous? Don't be afraid, I'm here. Just think of it as an early rehearsal."
Rehearsal for what?
Emily was confused at first.
Then it dawned on her, and her face flushed a bit.
He must be talking about rehearsing their engagement.
She was wearing her most beautiful dress today, and the key thing was that it looked like it matched Daniel's outfit - like a couple's outfit. No wonder many people would misunderstand.
"I'm not afraid."
Since Emily chose to appear with him without avoiding the crowd, she was already prepared to be scrutinized and questioned.
She didn't deny the rehearsal comment.
Daniel's heart raced wildly, as if she had already become his fiancée. His steps became even lighter.
However, Griffin standing ahead had a somewhat gloomy expression.
"Mason, what is Daniel trying to pull? This is his and Zoey's engagement, yet he shows up this way with a woman he's been rumored with. This is an insult to the King Group!"
Griffin questioned coldly.
Mason spoke calmly, "Griffin, you just can't keep your cool."
Griffin frowned, his eyes fixed intently on Daniel walking toward them. He wanted to see what explanation Daniel would give.
Just as Daniel and Emily walked toward them, getting closer and closer.
A figure had already rushed eagerly in front of Daniel. Fortunately, to maintain her dignity, she didn't rush directly into Daniel's arms and managed to stop herself in time.
"Daniel, you're finally here. I thought you forgot and would be late today!"
Zoey said, unable to hide her joy.
"If you don't trust me, there's no need for this alliance marriage."
Daniel didn't comfort her but spoke coldly instead.
Zoey's joy almost couldn't hold.
She felt somewhat wronged.
And frustrated.
Why did he have to treat her this way?
Her gaze finally noticed Emily beside Daniel.
When she saw Emily wearing such a dazzling dress that looked like a matching set with Daniel's tie and clothes, jealousy and hatred intertwined within her.
That bitch must have done it on purpose.
This was her engagement party. Why was Emily dressed like this and appearing with Daniel? What was she trying to do?
Zoey suppressed her towering rage and squeezed words through her teeth, "Ms. Johnson, Daniel brought you in to attend our engagement party. Now, shouldn't you return him to me? There are seats over there, I'll have someone arrange for you."
As she spoke, she made gestures, trying to push Emily aside.
Emily wasn't going to cause a scene at this moment.
So seeing the other's actions, she was about to cooperate and step aside voluntarily.
But how could Daniel give Zoey that chance?
He had already taken big strides forward, his words a reminder, "You're today's main character, don't waste time here."
Because of his long legs and increased speed, he had already put distance between himself and Zoey in two steps.
Zoey wanted to catch up with him quickly and had to speed up, even jogging to barely keep up.
To others, it looked somewhat awkward.
Emily only felt sympathy for one second.
Not a moment more.
After all, if Zoey hadn't used schemes to force Daniel, she wouldn't have today's embarrassment. Zoey brought this on herself.
Veda was standing beside Raina at this moment and also saw this scene.
She felt indignant, "Daniel is really something. On a day like this, how can he come in with Emily, and dressed like a couple? That Emily is so shameless. As a woman herself, how can she... I'm so angry, no, I'm going to grab her and teach her a good lesson."
Veda spoke with righteous indignation, as if ready to rush up at any moment.
But her legs felt as heavy as lead.
The shadow Emily had cast on her still remained.
Her instinct for self-preservation made her unable to move her feet at all.
Fortunately, Raina held Veda back, "Veda, don't make a scene. If you openly look for trouble like this, won't many people laugh at you? If you want Daniel to completely despise her, you can't use this method. It will only make Daniel feel more protective of her."
"What do you mean?"
Veda frowned, not understanding Raina's meaning.
"Raina, you're smart, please explain."
She asked somewhat urgently.
Raina didn't want Veda, who was somewhat dim-witted, to know too many details.
Otherwise, she might not only fail to help but actually ruin the plan.
"Just don't confront Emily directly. Have you forgotten how she bullied you? I just don't want you to get hurt again. As for other things, just wait. Evil people will get their comeuppance."
Raina didn't spell it out, her words somewhat mysterious.
Veda speculated - could it be that Raina and Zoey had already planned something to avenge her, and didn't even want to tell her to keep her from being implicated?
She had actually been questioning Zoey's sincerity toward her recently. She really deserved to die.
Since they didn't want her to know, she would just pretend not to know!
Veda immediately made a zipping motion over her mouth, "Raina, don't worry, I don't know anything. But that Emily does have some weird tricks, you guys be careful with your actions."
"What actions? We don't have any, don't talk nonsense."
Raina immediately denied it.
Anyway, they couldn't be implicated in the slightest.
Otherwise, seeing how Daniel treated Emily today, if he knew they were involved, it would probably be very bad.
Veda had a knowing expression and nodded vigorously, "I understand, I understand."
Emily had actually already noticed two gazes looking at her so blatantly.
She even keenly sensed their full malice.
But Emily wasn't afraid at all!
She'd deal with whatever came her way.
Now that she was strong and capable enough, she really wasn't afraid of any schemes.
Her gaze returned to Daniel.
At this moment, Daniel had already reached Mason and Griffin's side, and Zoey had caught up too.
"Daniel, can the engagement proceed smoothly now? There won't be anything else that makes me worry about Zoey, will there?"
Griffin asked in an authoritative tone.
Zoey also said coquettishly, "Grandpa, what are you saying? Daniel definitely won't."
Looking like a love-struck young girl being shy.
Griffin immediately joked, "Look at my granddaughter, she really cares about you. I haven't even said anything yet and she's already defending you. Girls really can't be kept at home once they're grown."
"Grandpa..."
Zoey stamped her foot and acted cute.
But Daniel didn't follow along with the conversation. Instead, he said, "Griffin, Zoey, looking at the time, the ceremony is about to start. I'll go on stage first."
"Yes, yes, yes, you go ahead, Zoey..." Griffin reminded Zoey.
Mason spoke up at the right time, "No rush, let Daniel go up first. Zoey can go on stage when her name is called."