Garrett's face instantly turned pale.
If this matter were known by others, his act of selling his daughter would be confirmed! This was a breach of ethical bottom line.
How could the Jones family establish themselves in high society in the future?
The surrounding crowd was also in an uproar!
They all looked at Garrett suspiciously, with doubts in their hearts.
Could it be true what Miss Jones said just now?
Emily and Mia's faces sank upon hearing this.
Emily's heart raced, her palms sweaty.
She was struggling to maintain her composure.
Mia exchanged a glance with her daughter, sensing the anxiety in each other's eyes.
This matter must not be disclosed.
Otherwise, tonight's media would definitely report it.
By then, the reputation of the Jones family would be ruined.
Especially Emily, she was a public figure and would surely stir up public opinion.
At that time, not only would she be criticized, but she might also be implicated and banned.
There were a few clicks, making Emily anxious.
In the current situation, she couldn't drive away the media.
She gritted her teeth, staring at Deanna with hatred in her eyes.
Deanna, why could she get involved with the Mercer family?
And who is this Mr. Mercer?
Clearly, he came to attend her wedding.
But he came up and slapped her family in the face!
She calculated in her mind: in the current situation, someone must be found to exonerate the Jones family.
As for public opinion, they could only spend money to suppress it later.
Raphael froze, turned to look at her, with a questioning look in his eyes.
She quickly gave him a look.
He reacted and naturally spoke to Xavier, "Xavier, I think there is a misunderstanding between you and the outside world about us. This matter is not as you think. Although Master Cole of the Cole family was reckless at the time, he has now repented and turned over a new leaf. His leg is just injured and can recover. We genuinely considered Deanna's happiness when we allowed her to marry. You shouldn't speculate about us like this."
His words were firm, clearing the suspicion against the Jones family.
Xavier didn't believe his words and chuckled lightly.
This Master Howard from the Howard family didn't even need to draft lies; he could just speak them out.
Dr. Deanna, she really made a mistake in judgment by trusting the wrong person.
Mia also chimed in, "Yes, what you said makes it seem like we harmed her. We are a family. How could we harm Deanna?"
The people from the Jones family looked innocent, as if they were wrongly accused.
Deanna noticed their reaction.
She felt nauseous, her stomach churning.
She was mentally prepared that the Jones family wouldn't marry her off to a good person.
But she didn't expect it to be like this.
If Xavier hadn't said so, she wouldn't have known that Garrett wanted to betroth her to such a person!
Her eyes were filled with anger, replaced by heavy disappointment.
She didn't want to stay here for another moment.
Deanna closed her eyes and looked at Lance, saying, "I'll go with you when I get the heirloom left by my mother. Wait for me here."
She smiled gracefully, stunning many people.
Her almond-shaped eyes were affectionate and sincere.
In the eyes of outsiders, they looked like a couple in love.
As smart as she was, Deanna understood that Lance was saving her.
His actions added a bit of warmth to her cold heart.
Being stared at by those beautiful eyes, Lance's heart skipped a beat inexplicably.
He was stunned for a moment, feeling a strange sensation surging up.
Regaining his senses, he nodded gently and said, "Okay, I'll wait for you."
It was like a husband calling his wife home for dinner.
She turned to Garrett.
The warmth in her eyes faded, leaving only coldness.
She spoke, her tone indifferent, as if he was not her biological father but a dead man.
"I'll say it one last time, give me the necklace!"
She reached out her hand, impatiently waiting for Garrett.
From today onwards, she would never have any dealings with the Jones family again!
Lance stood silently beside her.
His cold gaze pierced Garrett, as if he wanted to pierce him through.
Having been in the business world for years, he experienced silent battles every day.
Therefore, his gaze was different from ordinary people's, carrying a frightening power.
Garrett was frightened by it.
He trembled as he took out the necklace from his chest, almost unable to hold it steady.
"I'll give it to you, right away... right away!"
He swallowed hard, his tongue tied, making it difficult for him to speak a complete sentence.
How could he dare not to obey?
Now that Deanna had found such a backer, even if the Howard family and the Jones family joined forces, they couldn't do anything to her.
Garrett dared not look at Lance, let alone speak to him.
He respectfully handed the necklace to Deanna.
Deanna snatched the necklace without wanting any physical contact with him.
She no longer paid attention to Garrett. Lance raised an eyebrow and handed her a handkerchief.
She took it, giving him a grateful look.
Quickly wiping the necklace, she didn't hide her disgust towards Garrett.
She put away the necklace and said to him, "Let's go."
Lance smiled and nodded.
He elegantly reached out his hand, holding hers, soft and delicate.
They walked towards the door, Xavier following behind.
Emily saw the plan was about to fail and felt unwilling in her heart.
Unable to hold back, she took a step forward, blocking their path.