The guests in the audience had different expressions, and discussions were abound.
"So, this is Mr. Melville's fiancée? She's dressed like a rebellious girl!"
"Mr. Melville's woman should be gentle, beautiful, and elegant. What is this?"
"Oh, Mr. Melville's taste is indeed quite unique."
Katherine deliberately dressed like this to scare off the man from her blind date.
But Alexander seemed completely unconcerned about the image of his "fiancée" being criticized by others.
In fact, he didn't even care if his own taste was questioned, watching everyone's discussions as if he were an outsider.
Under the curious gazes of the guests, with a cold blade at her back, Katherine could only exchange engagement rings with Alexander helplessly until the host announced the completion of the engagement!
Although the crowd found it difficult to appreciate Alexander's fiancée, they had to applaud and offer their blessings for his sake.
Applause filled the air.
Katherine walked down the stage, wanting to leave this troublesome place as soon as possible.
But she was surrounded by three gorgeously dressed women who blocked her way.
"Whose daughter are you?"
"Why did you come dressed like this?"
"Do you really think you're worthy of standing by Mr. Melville's side in this appearance?"
Katherine walked past them without paying any attention.
But these women blocked her again, refusing to let her pass.
Losing her patience, she glanced at their extravagant dresses and said, "You may look suitable standing next to Mr. Melville, but does he agree?"
"You..."
These three women were all from prominent families, and they had never been mocked like this before.
They demanded an apology from Katherine and refused to let her leave!
Meanwhile, Hilton Allen from the Allen family approached Alexander and clinked glasses with him.
"Alex, where did you find this rebellious girl? If you bring her home, your Grandfather should be furious, right?"
Alexander replied coldly, "My Grandfather just wants a daughter-in-law. As long as she's a woman, it's fine."
Hilton sighed, "There are so many women in the world; why did you choose someone like her?"
Alexander lowered his eyes and took a sip of his wine, seemingly reminiscing about something.
"Because she has a sweet mouth!"
Hilton was taken aback and looked at his usually composed friend with disbelief. "I never realized your taste was so... "
Suddenly, a glass of wine was spilled on Katherine!
Hilton looked over at the sound and raised an eyebrow. "It seems like your fiancée is being bullied. Shouldn't you go and help her?"
Alexander narrowed his eyes at Katherine. "No need."
Curious about what Alexander meant, Hilton watched as Katherine grabbed the hair of two women with both hands and forcefully slammed their heads together!
The two women fell to the ground, dazed, while the remaining one stood there in shock.
"You..."
Katherine remained expressionless, said nothing, and simply waved her hand lightly.
The last woman immediately stepped back, no longer daring to block the way.
Hilton's mouth twitched.
"I think I know why you chose this rebellious girl!"
Alexander's eyes deepened as he sipped his wine, remaining silent.
Katherine swiftly approached him, catching him off guard, and with just one hand, she pulled him closer and kissed him passionately.
She was incredibly strong and daring, with quite a skill!
"Leander, take her to change her clothes."
"Yes, Mr. Melville!"
Instead of going to change, Katherine walked over and glared at Alexander discontentedly.
"Sir, this is not fair! I only gave you a light kiss, and now you want me to marry you. That's too much. Can't I take a different responsibility, like financial compensation?"
Alexander narrowed his eyes, a hint of a mysterious smile appearing in his deep gaze as he looked at Katherine. "So, how much do you think a kiss from me is worth?"
Katherine first examined his face, then seriously observed his handsome thin lips, as if she was really evaluating.
"I'm not sure, so why don't you name your price? You don't seem young, so I assume it's not your first kiss. I hope the price doesn't exceed 40 dollars. Even if you want more, I won't give it to you!"
"How dare you!"
Leander thought Katherine was asking for trouble.
It was an honor for her to be engaged to Alexander, yet she dared to look down on him?
Alexander gestured for Leander to step back, and then he pinched Katherine's delicate chin between his fingers.
His grip was not strong, but it carried a sense of danger.
"Katherine, since you dare to tease me in public, you have to see it through and bear the consequences. Remember that."
Katherine furrowed her brows, pondering, 'This man must be a little crazy. I don't look good today, so why is he so fixated on me?'
Katherine smiled, her eyes darting around, and casually said, "Alright! Can I go to the restroom now?"
Alexander didn't say anything; he just gave Leander a faint look, indicating that he should take her to the restroom.
A few minutes later, Leander returned to Alexander with a serious expression and leaned in.
"Mr. Melville, Ms. Galatea jumped out of the restroom window and ran away. I've sent someone to chase after her."
Alexander, dressed in a sharp suit, lazily leaned back on the sofa as if he had anticipated this outcome. His handsome face remained calm as he swirled the glass of red wine in his hand.
"No need to chase her. Find out her home address and send someone to visit her family."
"Yes!"
Hilton, who had witnessed the scene, couldn't help but advise, "Alex, do you really want to marry this disgraceful girl? Actually..."
Alexander spoke with a profound meaning, "It takes a woman like her to handle it."
When Katherine returned home, it was already late at night.
As soon as she entered the house, her father, Joshua Galatea, raised his hand and swung it towards her face.
"How dare you come back!"
Katherine agilely stepped back, easily avoiding his slap.
Joshua's anger grew when he missed hitting her.
"Katherine, your mother carefully chose a high-quality man for you, but you dressed like this and went on a blind date! You even kissed a stranger in public. You have brought shame upon the Galatea family! Apologize to your mother immediately!"
Katherine's hands were in her coat pockets, her gaze cold. "She is not my mother."
Lillian was just a stepmother, someone who tried every means to get her married off quickly and deprive her of the inheritance from the Galatea family.
Lillian pretended to be kind and said, "Joshua, I'm fine. Don't be angry with Katherine. She's young and willful. It's my fault for not raising her well."
Seeing Lillian still speaking up for Katherine at a time like this, Joshua felt even more affectionate towards Lillian.
He turned his head and scolded, "You are so ungrateful! Lillian is always good to you, and you won't even call her mom!"
Lillian wiped away nonexistent tears and appeared conciliatory as she said, "Joshua, it's okay! It doesn't matter if she doesn't call me mom. I don't mind!"
Watching Lillian's performance, Katherine no longer found it surprising.
This hypocritical woman was best at pretending to be pitiful; she was two-faced.
Only Joshua was blinded by her beauty and couldn't see her true colors!
Katherine handed a stack of documents to Joshua and said, "Dad, these are all the real information about the men Lillian found for me to go on blind dates with. Take a look. If you think there's a suitable candidate, I'll marry him!"
Joshua was taken aback, picked up the documents, and as he flipped through them, his expression gradually became strange.