Female Novel
Chapter 163: Engagement Ceremony Cancelled
Chapter 163: Engagement Ceremony Cancelled
Jane got out of the taxi, her pretty face cold as ice. She walked straight towards the center stage ofthe banquet hall, stepping on the red carpet. Her feet felt like they were filled with lead, each stepheavy and burdensome.
"Jane, why are you alone? Where's Patrick? Isn't he with you?" Old Pansy stood up when he sawJane approaching and asked with concern.
Jane paused for a moment before answering expressionlessly, "He's not coming."novelbin
"What?" Old Pansy was shocked.
What did Jane mean?
Why wouldn't Patrick come?
What happened to him?
Old Pansy wanted to ask more questions but Jane walked past him directly and headed forwardwith a determined look in her eyes.
Everyone present could feel that something was off about Jane. They whispered amongthemselves:
"What happened?"
"Why is there only one bride here? Where's Mr. Pansy?"
"Tsk tsk tsk... Did Mr. Pansy get cold feet at the last minute?"
In front of everyone's astonished gaze, Jane stepped onto the stage step by step.
The emcee was preparing on stage when he saw Jane walking towards him and hurriedly greetedher: "Miss North, the engagement ceremony hasn't started yet. You can take a break first."
But Jane completely ignored him and took the microphone from his hand directly.
She looked into space for a moment before clearing her throat and taking a deep breath. With firmdetermination in her voice she said: "Tonight's engagement ceremony is cancelled."
As soon as these words came out of Jane's mouth it was like throwing a huge rock into calm waterscausing massive waves to rise up suddenly...
It was too sudden...
There were no signs beforehand...
All guests present were shocked looking at jane standing on stage; they looked at each other inconfusion while discussing:
"Why did jane suddenly cancel their engagement ceremony? Is this some kind of joke?"
"She must have been dumped right?"
"Exactly! A wealthy family should marry someone who matches their status; how could someonelike her who came from rural areas be sincerely engaged to Mr. Pansy?"
Ignoring all these discussions below them, Jane remained indifferent. Florence couldn't hideexcitement from appearing on her face, she glanced over Erica beside herself,"Is jane crazy orwhat?"
Erica tried to please Florence,"Who knows? Maybe Mr. Pansy discovered what she really is, anddumped her."
Florence agreed happily,"Yes! That must be it! Finally Patrick has seen through this shameless foxspirit's true colors!"
"Florence, I told you that Mr. Pansy and Jane were just playing around, how could they really beengaged? Now you don't have to worry anymore, the position of Mrs. Pansy will definitely be yours."Erica kept flattering Florence.
Florence nodded in satisfaction.
Meanwhile, reporters surrounded them with excitement.
The CEO of Pansy Group suddenly cancelled his engagement on the eve of the ceremony - thiswas explosive news!
"Miss North, why did you cancel the engagement ceremony?"
"Miss North, did Mr. Pansy know about your decision to cancel tonight's ceremony?"
"Miss North, did something happen between you and Mr. Pansy?"
One question after another bombarded Jane.
Jane simply smiled faintly and said: "I'm sorry but I won't accept any interviews. The engagementceremony is cancelled for tonight - please leave."
When Patrick arrived at the entrance of Emperor Hotel's banquet hall he saw this scene:
Jane - his beloved woman - wearing a red dress he personally picked out for her that made her lookeven more charming and tall.
She was so stunningly beautiful it made his heart race... But when she spoke it was so cold: "Theengagement ceremony is cancelled for tonight."
Cancelled... His heart sank as soon as he heard those words from her lips.
Why? Patrick didn't understand why she would do this to him... He had spent eight days preparingeverything according to Jane's preferences; everything was perfect! He had been looking forward totheir engagement party all week long; he wanted nothing more than to share their happiness witheveryone else there that night…
He even prepared a special gift just for her – something handmade by himself – which would makeher feel like the happiest woman in the world…
Patrick rushed over here without Candy (his car), ran two red lights along the way just so he couldsee Jane earlier… But now what? Why would she cancel their engagement party like this? Whydidn't she tell him beforehand?
"Mr. Pansy's here!" someone shouted in surprise when they saw Patrick standing at the door withan icy expression on his face.
Immediately, reporters rushed forward, jostling to get their microphones in front of Patrick.
"Mr. Pansy, did you know beforehand that Miss North was going to cancel the engagementceremony?"
"Mr. Pansy, can you tell us..."
Before the reporter could finish his question, Patrick's eyes turned red and his handsome facebecame as cold as ice. He spoke icily: "Get lost!"
Patrick's aura was so strong that the reporters shuddered and fell silent.
With a chilling air about him and a terrifyingly dark expression on his face, Patrick walked towardsJane step by step.
Feeling a chill run down her spine, Jane furrowed her brows but met Patrick's cold gaze withoutfear.
Was he willing to come back from Candy for this?
Was he so angry because she had cancelled their engagement before him?
Now everyone knew it was Jane who dumped Patrick; was he angry because of losing face?
Ha!
In fact, shouldn't Patrick be happy instead?
She broke off the engagement which meant he could be with Candy without any guilt or shame.Moreover since it was her idea to break up first , Patrick wouldn't have been accused of fickleness ifthey got back together later on.
Why is he still so angry then?
As she watched the man with an icy demeanor approach her step by step, Jane's lips curled into amocking smile.
But before she could say anything, Patrik grabbed her wrist with great force.
"You..."Jane hadn't even reacted yet when Patrik pulled her behind stage into a dressing room andpressed her against the wall.
"Patrick let me go!"Jane struggled against Patrik's grip but couldn't free herself from his hold.
Patrik remained unmoved, his hands firmly gripping hers. He towered over Jane, gazing down ather with deep-set eyes filled with anger that she couldn't understand.
After what seemed like an eternity, Patrik finally cleared his throat, his voice hoarse as hesuppressed his rage."Jane... why?"