Chapter 190: Engaged
"Ahem, ahem!" Jackson cleared his throat in front of everyone after calling for their attention.
Confusion was plastered not just on their few guests, but also on Fil’s family. The guests looked at each other and then looked at Jackson with disdain. It was clear as day that Fil’s new friends disliked him with passion. If not for Fil, they wouldn’t come even if the venue was in a luxury hotel or an exclusive island. Jackson wasn’t worth the trouble. Hence, explained their expressions.
"I know it’s Eli’s birthday today, but since you’re all Fil’s friends, I want to save herself the trouble of calling you all one by one after tonight." Jackson’s smug face warranted an unpleasant look from everyone — except her family. He smacked his lips and held Fil’s arm, guiding it up to show them the ring around her finger.
"She said yes," he announced, grinning from ear to ear.
Simon’s mouth almost hit the ground while Irene covered her mouth in surprise. Elijah, on the other hand, slowly snapped from his daze.
"What?" Elijah gasped. "How can you get engaged when you’re not even dating?"
Jackson shrugged. "I charmed her?"
"Cheating!" this time, Chris (Mr. Windsor) yelled while pointing at Jackson. "This cannot be!"
"Huh?" Fil and Jackson furrowed their brows while her parents looked at one of Fil’s friends. "What is he talking about?"
"You said you’d let me craft the ring for her! I haven’t finished it yet — this engagement is not happening." Chris dramatically flung his arm away. "Give him back the ring!"
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