Chapter 312 She Is Forcing You, Cancel the Engagement Banquet

Chapter 312 She Is Forcing You, Cancel the Engagement Banquet

At Galaxy Restaurant, in a private dining room, Emma had just returned and immediately arranged to meet Evelyn.

She had ordered all of Evelyn's favorite dishes.

Evelyn was genuinely hungry, having not swallowed a single bite at lunch. Now she didn't hold back, burying herself in the delicious meal with relish.

Her manner showed complete appreciation for the table full of exquisite food.

Emma poured herself a glass of water, watching until Evelyn had eaten her fill before slowly speaking.

"What are you really thinking?"

"Should I go talk to Luke?"

Emma didn't want her to bear this alone. Some things, when bottled up inside, could make you sick.

Evelyn's hand holding the utensils paused.

She looked up, her face showing no excess emotion, speaking with casual indifference.

"No need."

"Let him do what he wants."

She pulled at the corner of her mouth, revealing the faintest smile.

"He can have his engagement party, I'll have my birthday celebration. It's fine."

She continued, looking at Emma.

"It's just a shame we can't celebrate together. Your real birthday isn't until next month."

Emma reached out, her warm palm covering Evelyn's cool hand.

She looked into Evelyn's eyes, very seriously.

"Evelyn, don't gamble with your own happiness out of spite."

"Take a step back, and you'll find vast skies and open seas."

Evelyn looked back at her just as seriously.

"A love triangle is too crowded."

Her voice was soft, yet every word was clear.

"Since he's chosen his heart's desire, I wish him well."

"But to act like nothing happened and forgive all his previous deceptions?"

"Sorry, I can't do that."

Emma tried to explain.

"Luke has his own difficulties. You two should sit down and have a proper talk."

"Talk about what?"

Evelyn countered.

"I could never enter his world because he never intended to treat me as one of his own."

"He disappears at the drop of a hat, gone for days at a time. I never know where he goes or what he does."

"He never explains, and now I don't want to ask anymore."

"My love can be passionate and intense, life or death."

"But my marriage absolutely, absolutely cannot tolerate even a hint of deception."

The restaurant's warm lighting fell across her face, outlining her delicate features.

She shook her head helplessly, tears trembling in her eyes but stubbornly refusing to fall.

The sight inexplicably made one's heart tighten.

Emma didn't continue the topic.

"Alright, let's eat first. After dinner, I'll go home with you to see Mom, Dad, and Sadie and Annie."

...

In the luxury private room at Stellar Soiree, the air was filled with the rich aroma of expensive liquor.

Nicholas swirled his wine glass, giving Luke a sideways glance.

"Because of your drama, my honeymoon was cut short by two days."

He rolled his eyes dramatically at Luke, then asked.

"What if Evelyn doesn't come to crash the wedding? How will you end this charade?"

Luke's fingers tightened around his glass, his eyes darkening.

Yes, he had given her the initiative, but what if she simply didn't come?

"If she dares not show up, I'll go deal with her myself." He spoke through gritted teeth.

He'd built her a perfect way out, but she stubbornly refused to take it, infuriating him beyond measure.

Just then, the private room door was pushed open from outside.

Ethan strode in with his long legs, his tall figure imposing and commanding.

Behind him followed what appeared to be a harmless young man.

Nicholas and Luke's gazes instantly sharpened.

Coming yourself was one thing, but bringing a spy?

The moment Ethan received that gold-embossed engagement invitation today, he smelled trouble and immediately rushed back with Danny that afternoon.

"Are you serious? You're really going to get engaged to Ms. Ramirez?"

Danny's hand froze halfway to the snacks, her heart jumping.

Luke was getting engaged to someone else?

What about Evelyn?

The next second, all three men in the room focused their gazes on her in unison.

"I, I just wanted some candy..."

Nina quickly pulled her hand back, her voice barely audible.

"You all talk, just pretend I'm invisible."

She grabbed a handful of candy and quickly stuffed it in her mouth, her cheeks bulging.

Luke's gaze swept over Nicholas and Ethan, his lips curving into a cold smile.

"When the time comes, are you attending my engagement party or her birthday celebration?"

Nicholas cursed internally - Luke was being utterly shameless, already campaigning for votes.

This was forcing them to pick sides on the spot.

With Nina here, who dared speak carelessly?

Nicholas immediately cleared his throat, his expression extremely serious.

"Wherever Emma goes, I go. We're united as husband and wife, following her lead."

Ethan glanced at Danny beside him, who was pretending to munch on peanuts, and spoke leisurely.

"Whichever place has better food, that's where I'll go. It mainly depends on what Danny likes to eat."

Luke's gaze suddenly turned to Danny, sharp as two blades.

"What's your favorite food? I'll have it prepared for you."

Nina's internal alarms went off, and in her panic, she grabbed a glass from the table and took a big gulp.

A burning liquid shot down her throat, instantly bringing tears to her eyes.

"That's also alcohol, silly."

A warm, dry hand covered her back as Ethan brought a glass of water to her lips.

"Here, drink some water."

Nina drank two sips from his hand before recovering from the burning sensation.

"I'm fine now."

She looked up with watery eyes at Luke across from her.

"Mr. White, no need to trouble yourself. I'm not picky about food."

Luke stared at her, his tone ominous.

"Then I'll have someone poison Evelyn's birthday cake. Let's see who dares to eat it."

Nina nearly choked on the water she'd just swallowed.

Nicholas and Ethan exchanged a knowing glance.

Luke was definitely doing this on purpose.

Nina was still listening.

"I... I need to use the restroom."

Nina couldn't sit still any longer. She sprang up from her chair and fled the room like she was escaping.

Ethan's expression turned cold as he stared at Luke.

"Are you drunk? Poison? You said that deliberately for Nina to hear?"

Luke pulled at the corner of his mouth, revealing a mocking smile.

"What a coward."

Nicholas picked up his phone and scrolled through it, his expression growing serious.

"Evelyn's going wild on social media."

He turned his phone screen toward the others.

"She posted her birthday party guest list - 138 people, every one of them a notable young talent. She probably won't have time to grace your engagement party."

On the screen was a social media post that had just been published.

[After turning 26, I've decided to marry myself off. Anyone want to be my wedding buddy? Waiting online, pretty urgent.]

The accompanying image was a long proposed guest list, every name carrying significant weight.

This post had already set the entire social circle ablaze.

The comments section was exploding.

[Me, me, me! Wait for me!]

[Evelyn, put me down as number two, I'll wait downstairs for your message!]

[Getting Ms. Jackson's favor could save me twenty years of struggle! Can I apply? Give me a chance!]

...

Luke stared at those strings of glaring comments, his expression dark.

Ethan chuckled lightly.

"That's Evelyn's style. You dare get engaged, she dares marry someone else the next day."

"She's forcing your hand, making you take the initiative to back down and cancel the engagement."

Luke spoke through clenched teeth. "In her dreams."

He feared that even if he really did cancel the engagement party, that woman still might not forgive him.

Nicholas smiled and stood up.

"Alright, I'll wait to watch the show. I'm leaving now - going to pick up Emma and go home to sleep."

Luke glared at him and tilted his head back, draining the remaining wine in his glass.

Ethan watched his extremely frustrated expression and spoke calmly.

"Actually, she still loves you very much. Otherwise, she wouldn't fight back so fiercely."

"Going head-to-head with her won't get you anywhere, because she's even more stubborn than you."

Ethan finished speaking and clinked his glass against Luke's.

Luke couldn't sit still any longer. After finishing his wine, he stood up abruptly.

"I have something to do. I'm leaving first."

The door closed, and the large private room instantly became quiet.

Soon after, Nina pushed open the door and cautiously peeked in.

Only Ethan remained in the room.

"They... all left?"

Ethan nodded and beckoned her over.

Nina walked over, and he reached out, naturally stroking her head, the warmth from his palm transmitting through her hair.

A devious idea quietly formed in his mind.

"I'll order you some fruit juice, something sweet."

His voice was low and gentle.

"Sit here quietly and don't wander off."

After speaking, he got up and walked out the door.

Outside, the corridor light illuminated his deep eyes as he took out his phone and quickly sent a message.

Half an hour later.

The Martinez family driver parked the car steadily in front of Stellar Soiree.

As soon as he stopped, he saw Ethan supporting a slender young man walking out from inside.

The young man was quite drunk, his steps unsteady, his entire body hanging on Ethan.

In contrast, Ethan's eyes were clear, showing no signs of intoxication.

Just then, Ethan suddenly stopped.

He gripped the young man's chin, forcing him to look up, then lowered his head and kissed his lips.

He pulled that slender body into his arms, kissing deeply and intensely.

The driver's eyes widened instantly.

After being shocked for half a minute, he fumblingly grabbed his phone and quickly snapped two photos of the entangled pair.

Only after the two separated did he put away his phone and run over, pretending nothing had happened.

"Mr. Martinez, you're out."

...

Meanwhile, Luke went directly to the Jackson family estate, jumping over from the other side of the garden and skillfully climbing up to the second floor, leaping onto Evelyn's balcony.

As soon as he opened the balcony door, he saw Daryl, Ruby, and Evelyn all inside.

Their eyes staring straight at him...

Evelyn said matter-of-factly, "Dad, see? I told you that electric fence you installed was useless - can't keep out thieves..."

Luke fell silent.