Chapter 289 Andrew Spoils Her
Olivia heard every word of this.
Her expression remained calm, as if she were watching an insignificant play.
Sophia on stage didn't hear the mockery from below - she only heard the envy and admiration.
At this moment, she wore a happy, shallow smile, her chin lifted high with pride.
After today, she would finally turn things around.
In the future, as Michael's wife, who would dare give her attitude?
Those who looked down on her in the past would have to be polite and flattering to her because of her status.
Just thinking about that scene made Sophia even more pleased with herself.
Soon, as romantic music began to play, the engagement ceremony started.
There was an MC hosting the ceremony, following the program and saying some complimentary and blessing words on stage.
The Johnson family was quite generous to Sophia - whether it was the wedding decorations or the gifts, everything was lavish.
The Brown family really gained face this time.
Seeing those gifts, people started to view Sophia with some respect.
Although her reputation was a bit tarnished, she was clearly favored.
Michael's status and capabilities were not to be underestimated by anyone. The Johnson family's future would only be better than now.
And Sophia, as the future hostess of the Johnson family, they would probably have to curry favor with her from now on.
Making an enemy of her wouldn't benefit anyone.
Everyone was carefully calculating in their minds.
By the time the engagement ceremony ended and the couple began toasting guests, those who had looked down on Sophia just moments ago had all changed their tune.
Not only were their attitudes much friendlier, but when they spoke to Sophia, their tone carried flattery and compliments.
"Congratulations to Mr. Johnson and Ms. Brown. After all your hardships, you've finally achieved your happy ending."
"Yes, Mr. Johnson is truly outstanding. He and Ms. Brown are a match made in heaven."
"Oh my, still calling her Ms. Brown? We should change how we address her now and call her Mrs. Johnson."
After someone pointed this out, everyone quickly changed their form of address, saying with smiles, "Right, how silly of me. We should indeed call her Mrs. Johnson."
Not only Sophia, but even Aiden beside her received plenty of praise.
Aiden behaved very well too, appearing sensible, which earned him compliments from all the guests.
This scene made the Johnsons feel honored.
Michael suddenly thought of something and turned to ask Amelia, "Where's Bianca? Why hasn't she come yet?"
Hearing that name, Amelia's face darkened. She said, "Don't mention that little brat. Her door is still locked from the inside. Robert has already gotten someone to remove the lock.
She really can't handle being in public. With such a small courage, it's better she doesn't appear. At least she won't embarrass us.
Today's engagement party has finally won back some goodwill from our circle. Both of you need to be careful and not make any mistakes."
Hearing her warning, Sophia immediately replied obediently, "Of course, Mom. Don't worry!"
Amelia nodded with satisfaction, then continued to greet guests.
Michael and Sophia didn't idle either, taking the opportunity to chat with business partners.
During this time, Sophia couldn't help but search the room for Olivia.
Now that she was the center of attention, she wondered if that woman was starting to feel jealous and angry.
She really wanted to see her expression.
However, reality disappointed her.
Olivia was quite bored here and even wanted to leave.
But since she hadn't received any message from Andrew yet and Bianca hadn't been brought out, she could only force herself to continue being patient.
Olivia hadn't touched a drop of the drinks at the party.
If it weren't for Bianca, she wouldn't even be at the Johnson family's engagement party right now.
Evelyn and Daniel were the same - neither of them drank.
But sometimes, not doing anything yourself isn't enough.
Some people just come looking for trouble themselves.
Just as things were quiet on their end, Sophia walked over with Aiden.
Seeing that the three of them hadn't touched anything in front of them, she asked with feigned confusion, "Why aren't you drinking? Don't you like the wine here?"
Olivia just lifted her eyes briefly, gave her a cold glance, and didn't even want to respond.
Evelyn simply rolled her eyes, too lazy to engage with Sophia.
Daniel kept his head down fiddling with his phone, not even looking at Sophia, as if his phone was more interesting than anything else.
Seeing them ignore her like this, Sophia immediately became unhappy.
She had come to enjoy Olivia's distressed expression, but why was this woman so calm?
Didn't she love Michael desperately?
Now that the position of hostess of the Johnson family had been completely taken by her, didn't she care at all?
While other guests' attention was elsewhere, Sophia asked Olivia through gritted teeth, "Don't you have anything to say? Michael and I are together, and I'm even pregnant with his child. You can really sit still.
What, are you really willing to congratulate us?"
Although Olivia no longer cared about Michael, she was the one who had been betrayed. She wasn't generous enough to congratulate two people who had caused her and Bianca so much pain.
She asked Sophia very calmly, "What do you want to hear me say? That I wish you happiness?
Sorry, for a homewrecker who destroyed someone else's marriage, I only hope you won't have a good ending, let alone sincerely congratulate you."
Hearing this, Sophia seemed to become happy.
She knew it - Olivia did care after all!
She was probably hurt inside.
The more she thought this way, the more pleased Sophia became. She said, "But I'm sorry to say, not only am I doing very well now, but I'm about to become Mrs. Johnson!
Come to think of it, I should thank you.
Thank you for being so useless. After all these years, you couldn't win Michael over, so he kept thinking about me.
Otherwise, I wouldn't have this opportunity to humiliate you today!"
Hearing her mockery, Olivia's expression remained unmoved.
She replied calmly, "In the past, I had poor judgment and misjudged people, holding onto a stone that would never warm up.
But I'm curious - you've already gotten what you wanted, so why do you keep coming to me?
Do you want to see me sad? Disappointed? Heartbroken? Or do you want to see me unable to let go of this relationship and desperately try to win Michael back?
Or do you want to see me disrupt your engagement ceremony?
If that's the case, then I'm really sorry, but I won't do that.
For a faithless man who cheated during marriage and was utterly cold and indifferent to his wife and daughter, I've long since abandoned him!
Besides, leaving him gave me the chance to see the world outside.
After leaving the Johnson family and meeting more people, I finally understand the principle that you shouldn't pick up trash.
Since you've got him now, hold onto him tight!
I don't have a habit of picking up dirty things!"
Sophia never expected that not only would she fail to achieve her goal, but she'd have to hear Olivia say these things instead.
Suddenly, a nameless fire burned wildly in her heart.
Was Olivia pretending?
Was Michael really so worthless in her eyes now?
Or had this woman moved on to someone else so quickly?
Sophia didn't believe it.
Back then, Olivia loved Michael desperately. How could she give up just like that?
How long had it even been?
And she even called Michael dirty?
Didn't that mean she herself was someone who liked picking up dirty things?
Being humiliated like this, Sophia burned with rage.
She said through gritted teeth, "Olivia, stop acting so magnanimous. You don't really think that man from Harmony City will actually want you, do you?
What's his status? You're divorced and have a daughter. Do you really think you can enter that kind of prestigious family?
Look at yourself - what makes you think so? How delusional!"
Sophia could say anything she wanted.
Except she shouldn't have mentioned Andrew.
Olivia's eyes immediately turned cold.
And her words didn't just anger Olivia.
Daniel and Evelyn's eyes also filled with icy coldness, as if they wanted to tear Sophia's mouth apart.
Evelyn wasn't one to tolerate this kind of thing.
She laughed coldly and said, "Sophia, I really don't know where you get the nerve to say these things.
Olivia is nothing like you.
She's sincere in her feelings. Although she met the wrong person, her character is clean and noble. She's never done anything shameless.
Plus, she's very capable. She's even been invited by the country and is about to start working at the research institute.
Her current status and position - you can't compare to even a strand of her hair.
Whoever she matches with, she's more than good enough.
As for you, you destroyed someone else's marriage. You're a homewrecker and you're proud of it?
You're really shameless. I've never seen anyone as despicable as you in my entire life!
Emily had just died, and you couldn't wait to return to the country to seduce Michael. At Emily's funeral, you immediately took over, occupying Olivia's position.
Bianca has psychological problems, and you deliberately teamed up with your vicious son to bully Bianca, suppress her, humiliate her, call her an idiot, and stimulate her every day with your son, not letting her be well.
You even found a vicious psychologist to frame Bianca and worsen her condition.
Someone like you who uses any means necessary, who was used by men abroad - you're the real trash who can't be presented in public!
As for the Johnson family, everyone there is blind!
Especially Michael - his taste is terrible. He can only fancy trash like you.
As for Olivia's precious qualities, he doesn't understand them, but naturally someone does!
Let me tell you, that man from Harmony City really dotes on our Olivia!"
Evelyn was also infuriated by Sophia's words.
She was already upset about how they bullied Olivia. Now that Sophia had come looking for death herself, she showed no mercy with her words.
She directly exposed the disgusting things Sophia had done abroad.
Sophia's face changed color.
Why would this woman bring up abroad out of nowhere?
And dare to scold her like this?
Did she know something?
Thinking of her past, Sophia panicked and quickly looked around, worried that Michael might hear something.