Chapter 105Picturesque

"If you continue to cause a disturbance here, you'll see I won't be polite!" the staff member spoke sternly.

"Hmph! I'm going in anyway. Let's see what you can do about it!" Emma said with a huff, and stepped forward.

Thud!

She hadn't gone two steps when a staff member pushed her to the ground. "Someone, get this family out of here!"

"Roger that!" Several people responded, and they quickly moved the Harrises to the side.

"I'm so furious. I will not let this go!" Emma screamed, her face contorted with rage.

Meanwhile, Liam Thompson's car was about three miles away from CUG City Mansion's square.

Throughout the journey, the two cars drew the attention of passersby, particularly the convertible Porsche, which sparked envy. Many were quietly guessing whether they were the stars of the evening.

Amelia was embarrassed listening to the whispers of the onlookers. She wanted to tell them they were just spectators.

"Wow, it's so beautiful!"

Amelia couldn't help but sigh in admiration at the sight in front of her.

A red carpet stretched from the main road all the way to the gates of the CUG City Mansion. Floral baskets bright with flowers were placed every ten meters along the carpet, and every hundred meters, there stood an arch of balloons.

Additionally, two hundred guards dressed in fine uniforms stood spear-straight on either side of the road. As they saw Liam Thompson's car approach, they saluted in unison, though they remained silent.

"Why do they salute us?" Amelia wondered aloud.

"It's their way of showing respect. Anyone who can drive in here is someone of status, so the salute is their way of welcoming us!" Liam Thompson said with a laugh.

"Is that so?" Amelia replied, somewhat skeptically eyeing Liam Thompson.

Before long, two cars slowly approached the square.

Amelia swept her gaze across the bustling scene, gasping in awe.

The square was already teeming with people, a veritable sea of humanity, with a hundred well-dressed men standing at the barricades.

What amazed Amelia the most was that the square was carpeted with a thick layer of rose petals, like an ocean of flowers.

"This is so romantic!" she couldn't help but exclaim once more.

She thought, if a woman could experience such a proposal once in her lifetime, there would be no regrets.

For a fleeting moment, she fantasized that if she were the leading lady tonight, she would be overwhelmingly happy.

Of course, this was just a passing thought. Amelia wasn't one to be vain. It was just a nice idea.

Boom!

As she pondered, Liam Thompson floored the accelerator of his Porsche, which roared to life and darted toward the square.

"Ah!" Amelia screamed, "Liam Thompson, the parking lot is on the left! You're going the wrong way, the wrong way! Stop the car!"

In the Range Rover following behind, Matthew Harris and his companions were also shocked, their expressions changing in unison.

They knew well enough that the square was obviously set up for tonight's main event, and with Liam Thompson's hard push on the gas, trouble was brewing!

"We gotta stop Liam's car, or we're in for a world of trouble tonight," Avery Harris was the first to react.

"Hurry, hurry up, before it's too late!"

"Relax, it's all good!" Robert Wilson responded with a smile.

"What do you mean?" Avery Harris asked, puzzled.

"Don't worry, I promise everything's under control," Robert Wilson reassured with another smile.

While they were talking, the Porsche had already reached the center of the square.

Then, with masterful control, Liam Thompson steered and yanked the handbrake, coordinating the gas and foot brake to skillfully drift the Porsche across the blanket of petals .

As the Porsche entered the square, the vibrant rose petals were swept up into the air, and simultaneously, a shower of lily petals began to flutter down from the rooftop of the Grand City Mansion.

Roses and lilies adorned the scene, luxury cars and stunning beauties mingled, creating an enchanting tableau straight out of a painting.

"Wow! It's so beautiful!" a voice exclaimed from the crowd, their collective awe palpable.

"Were they the stars of tonight's show?"

"No duh, obviously. Who else would have the privilege to drive right into the plaza?"

"Wow, the car's sleek, but the lady's even more dazzling. She's absolutely gorgeous, and the guy's so handsome. A match made in heaven!"

Inside the car, Amelia's face was etched with anxiety. "Liam Thompson, how could you drive here? We're in real trouble now!"

"Shh!" Liam Thompson chuckled, making a quieting gesture. "Amelia, no talking. Watch the fireworks!"

Boom! Boom! Boom!

As Liam's voice faded, the entire restricted area reverberated with the sound of fireworks. The city trembled with their echoes.

A cascade of brilliant fireworks illuminated the sky, leaving trails of love-heart patterns among the stars.

"It's gorgeous!"

All eyes were to the heavens, marveling at the spectacle.

The display of eighteen hundred fireworks dazzled the sky for nearly ten minutes before coming to an end.

Following the fireworks, eighteen hundred balloons began their slow ascent, each carrying a line of text.

"Wow! I haven't seen so many balloons in ages!"

"It's just so romantic!"

"I'm green with envy!"

The crowd buzzed with admiration.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

Moments later, while the balloons still captivated, eighteen hundred drones entered the scene.

Apart from the one in the middle, the drones arranged themselves into a heart shape above the restricted area.

"Look, it's the Heart of the Universe!"

A gasp of surprise rose from the gathering.

All eyes turned upwards.

The central drone had a delicate steel wire hanging from it, and at the end of the wire was a breathtaking gemstone necklace.

Under the spotlight, it shone brightly, a masterpiece of incomparable beauty.

It was the globally acclaimed, rare treasure – the Heart of the Universe!

"Is it really the Heart of the Universe? It's so beautiful!" The crowd was abuzz with excitement.

In the Porsche, Amelia was overwhelmed with emotion.

Tears streamed down her face, leaving her speechless with emotion.

From the moment Liam parked the car and told her to look at the fireworks, she had a suspicion.

Could she really be the heroine of tonight's proposal event?

As the fireworks faded and the balloons took to the air, her suspicions were confirmed.

Because she saw a message written on the floating balloons nearest to her:

"May Amelia find happiness and joy throughout her life!"

As soon as she read those words, tears flowed uncontrollably from her eyes.

It became clear that this grand proposal, which had captivated the entire city, was a special orchestration by Liam Thompson meant just for her!

Liam Thompson was truly fulfilling his promise to make her the envy of all women!

No wonder he had been so evasive whenever they discussed marriage licenses!

No wonder he insisted they'd have a perfect viewing spot for the evening!

No wonder he had the authority to drive directly into the restricted area!

Everything had been prearranged!