Chapter 11: Vows And Threats
The crowd erupted into chaos, murmurs and whispers blending with the background jazz music. No one could dismiss it as a prank since the Zevian Reign made such a brazen demand. But why Evelyn? Even the Wrights and the Blakes stood dumbfounded, unable to comprehend.
Edmund Blake broke into a small smile and glanced at Evelyn, who shrugged in response, making the old man chuckle. He sipped his wine, anticipating more surprises.
Felicia was the first to break the silence. She sneered, clapping her hands, and mocked, "Woah, Evelyn! You've indeed surpassed your prostitute mother in seducing men!"
Scornful gazes turned toward Evelyn, the guests eager to spew more venom. But it still didn't make sense. Zevian Reign, a virtuous iceberg, was devoted to his dead wife and impervious to any woman's advances. Rumors about how his mother kept sending women to his house while he was abroad, but none had succeeded in even entering his room were well known. Either Evelyn was exceptional at seduction or there was more to it.
Felicia threw a glare at Evelyn before stomping down the aisle toward Zevian. "Looks like you haven't been reading the news, Mr. Reign. Let me wake you up to reality," she said, her voice dripping with malice. " She has been cheating on her fiancé with his uncle just to get shares in our company. Do you still wish to marry such a scheming bitch?"
"Yes," Zevian replied without hesitation.
Felicia's smirk vanished, and so did Sophia's, who had been silently watching in glee. Guests suppressed their laughs, and even Avery pressed her lips together, relishing Felicia's pale expression.
Composing herself, Avery took a step forward and asked, "Do you have any solid proof for such brazen claims, Mrs. Blake?"
Felicia's confidence returned to her face. Raising her chin, she answered, "Yes! She was caught entering the Nexus Hotel with Nick!"