Chapter 453 I Agree to Be With Him
James was already in his forties, while Sherlyn was in her twenties. He was more than twenty years older than her. However, Ronian announced their engagement without warning for the sake of benefits!
Russell was furious. He stood up at once and glared at Ronian.
Viola was also shocked. She wanted to stop Russell. She reached out to pull him, but he beat her to it.
“Ronian, Sherlyn and I are in love. I especially came to talk to you about the engagement tonight, but you engaged her to James. And you did not say a word in advance at all. What do you mean?”
The guests were about to applaud, but then they realized that something was wrong. Everyone remained silent.
Russell was surrounded by media cameras, and all of the reporters were taking his photos with snap sounds.
They thought, Russell, the ruler of showbiz, is in a relationship with Sherlyn, the A–list female celebrity?
And from what he said, they have been together for some time now!
Faced with the solemn atmosphere, Ronian chuckled. “Mr. McGraw, when did you and Sherlyn start dating? Why didn’t I know that? Besides, Sherlyn agreed to be engaged to James tonight.”
“What did you say?”
Russell frowned, his cold aura raging.
On no ground would he believe that Sherlyn agreed to be engaged to James.
“Where is Sherlyn? I want to see her!”
Ronian met Russell’s eyes from afar and said nothing.
Viola also stood up and chimed in, “Mr. Felton, tonight is Sherlyn’s homecoming party. She, the main character, has yet to appear. Is that appropriate? Mr. Felton, what tricks are you playing?”
The party started with the girl band’s dance, and then Ronian went on stage to give a speech and announce the engagement. All the sessions were arranged orderly and distracted many people.
Many people came back to their senses after hearing Viola’s words. Sherlyn was the main character of the party. Where was she?.
Ronian smiled without changing his expression, “I was planning to introduce Sherlyn to everyone after the engagement announcement, but I was interrupted by Mr. McGraw”
He waved behind him, and Sherlyn appeared on the stairs outside the second floor of the villa, dressed in a snow–white, diamond–encrusted gown.
Under the spotlight, her makeup was exquisite, and she was wearing a crystal crown. She was as beautiful as a Princess, but her eyes were no longer pure and innocent.
She held the railing and slowly walked down the stairs.
Her every move was elegant and noble. She was an out–and–out daughter of a wealthy family.”
Everyone was looking at her, and Russell’s gaze was even more heated.
She walked up to the stage one step at a time and stood side by side with Ronian obediently. The corners of her mouth curled up into a faint smile. She didn’t even glance at Russell.
Russell’s eyes were red, and his voice trembled as he called out to her, “Sherlyn, do you remember what we said not long ago? Do you really agree to marry James?”
Only then did Sherlyn’s eyes meet his.
The scene was extremely quiet. Everyone stared at her, waiting for her answer.
“Yes. I agree to be with Mr. Hacker,” she said in a calm voice.
Russell felt a dull pain in his chest, and he almost could not breathe.
“Why… Why…”
Sherlyn pursed her rosy lips and stopped talking, not even looking at Russell.
Sherlyn and Russell had been together for a year, and he knew every movement and every look of her. He keenly noticed that something was wrong with her.
“Ronian, did you do something to her? She never looked at me this coldly.”
Ronian smiled, “Mr. McGraw, you’re funny. Sherlyn made the choice herself. How could I force her?”
Russell did not believe it at all. He was becoming more and more agitated, and he stared at the stage with his scarlet eyes.
Her words kept echoing in his mind, and he saw Sherlyn’s cold eyes whether he opened his eyes or not.
He was in a mess.
He was sent back to the villa by Viola in a daze. He held Viola’s wrist, his scarlet eyes pleading.
“Viola, I want to give fifteen of the shares of the McGraw Group under my name to the Felton family.”
Viola sighed, “Russell, you can’t think straight right now. You shouldn’t be making any decisions.
Let’s talk again after a few days, OK?”
“How can I calm down…”
He tightened his grip on her wrist, his heart filled with regret, and his voice was trembling as he spoke.
“I was wrong. I should have married her regardless of anything. I was too greedy. I thought that our status would be a match after she regained her identity, and no one would dare to question our love behind our backs anymore. I knew that although she didn’t want it on the surface, she actually yearned for her family’s care, so I encouraged her to go back to the Felton family.
“Ronian doesn’t care about her at all. He treats her like a commodity and uses her to gain profits. I’m sure he forced her to say these things tonight. It was all my fault. I made her doomed. I made her suffer.”
His eyes were completely red, and he became more and more sorrowful. He forced himself not to cry.
“Viola, I’m begging you. Let me make up for it by giving the Felton family my shares in the McGraw Group. I want to get her out.”
Seeing him like this, Viola felt that her heart ached.
But Ronian announced to everyone tonight that Sherlyn and James were engaged. It would be meaningless to take the shares of the McGraw family to the Felton’s place tomorrow. Nothing could be changed.
Besides, there was still half a month before the engagement party. The priority now was to figure out what happened to Sherlyn and to find a way to see her alone.
“Russell, the shares are not the critical factor here. Calm down. You can’t think straight right now, and any decision you make is irrational.”
Russell looked at her in shock. “If you were me, would you calm down? I’m going to trade them with fifteen of my shares. Your interests aren’t harmed. Why would you say no?
“Besides, you and I saw what Ronian did to her tonight. How could I stand by and watch her get engaged to James?”
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