Filed To Story: A Sacrificial Lambs Unexpected Marriage
Patrick held onto Mr. Henry’s hand, but Mr. Henry solemnly said,
“Let go!”
Patrick raised his head and his eyes met Mr. Henry’s shrewd and sharp eyes. He quickly froze.
Mr. Henry had followed madam Samantha to her meetings and appointments for decades.
Mr. Henry shook off Patrick’s hand. He looked at Oriana and said respectfully,
“Young mistress, I wish you a happy birthday!”
At first, no one paid much attention to Mr. Henry. Although the Red Villa was mysterious, it was not a wealthy family.
The guests present were extremely disdainful. They felt that Mr. Henry was not on the same level as themselves. But Mr. Henry’s stern look was definitely the aura and courage that only a wealthy man would exude.
Everyone present was a bit surprised, not only by the courage of Mr. Henry, but also at the fact that he referred to Oriana as “Young mistress.”
Patrick, Monica and Pamela’s expressions changed drastically.
Monica quickly chipped in,
“Oriana, what does this old man calls you? We’ve been to the Red Villa, and we clearly saw that he’s your husband. Are you colluding with this man to lie to us?”
Pamela let out a frown.
“Oriana, it’s already an established fact that you’re married to an old man. There’s really no need for you to lie now.”
Oriana pursed her lips. She walked forward and looked at the crowd with her bright eyes.
Finally, she looked at Pamela and smiled,
“Must the man that you saw at the Red Villa be my husband? Can’t he be the butler?”
Mr. Henry stood beside Oriana veneratingly.
“Yes, my young mistress is right. I’m the butler of the Red Villa.”
Butler?
What!
Pamela didn’t expect to witness a shocking twist. The old man turned out to be Oriana’s housekeeper and not her husband!
“Mom, what’s going on?” Pamela secretly asked Monica who also wore a shocked appearance.
Monica took two steps backwards in shame.
Oriana looked at Monica, she smiled and muttered,
“I’m really sorry that you may have been disappointed. But too bad that Mr. Henry here isn’t my husband, and there’s nothing that can change that.”
“What’s going on?”
“Don’t tell me that the old man isn’t Oriana’s husband.”
Murmurs were heard in the hall.
Monica swiftly realized that she had been deceived by Oriana.
“Oriana, if this man isn’t your husband, then who is your husband? Why didn’t he come to celebrate your birthday?” Monica quickly ask.
Oriana was wearing a long, nude, pink tulle dress. Her skin was smooth and glowy.
With several eyes on her, Oriana knew that the time of truth had arrived.
“It seems that you all are extremely interested in who my husband is. But don’t worry, he’ll be here soon.”
Looking at Oriana’s calm and intelligent face, Pamela suddenly felt an ominous feeling emanating from Oriana.
“Ain’t you all quite hilarious? My young mistress’s husband is my young master. How could someone ask such a daft question!”
Monica’s fingers trembled, she felt insulted by Mr. Henry’s words, but there was nothing she could do about it.
“Young mistress, don’t let these people affect your mood. Today is your birthday and young master will take you to the top floor to celebrate your birthday.” Mr. Henry said to
Oriana, as he tried to cheer her up.
Monica who had completely despised Mr. Henry felt as though her head was spinning.
The top floor of the six–star hotel?
Everyone knew that the six–star hotel was the most prestigious and luxurious hotel in
Los Angeles. The top floor had never been opened to the public.
Everyone only read about it, but they had never had the chance to go on it.
Mr. Henry’s words had caused an uproar.
“Your young master would be celebrating Oriana’s birthday on the top floor of the six–star hotel? Who do you think that your master is?”
“This is definitely the biggest joke that I’ve heard this year.”
Everyone in the hall had burst into a loud laughter.
Patrick was a little unhappy. He also thought that the old man was his son–in–law. He really didn’t want any more scandals and embarrassment.
Monica who had been greatly disappointed, knew better than wearing an armour of defeat. She quickly wore a flirtatious appearance again. She held Pamela’s hand and stated,
“Oriana, it’s impossible for you to celebrate your birthday on the top floor. But my daughter, Pamela here can, because Mr. Armstead will be here soon and my Pamela will request him to take her there.”
Pamela’s heart was beating vividly. If Deacon Armstead could take her to the top floor, alongside him lighting the city for her, she was confident that the news would be sought after. And she would regain her glory.
Pamela’s heart was finally at ease. Although judging from Mr. Henry’s words, she sensed that Oriana’s husband might also be a low–key yet influential individual. But she was certain that it definitely wouldn’t be Deacon, and that made her elighted.
Pamela sneered at Oriana.
“Oriana, when Deacon take me to the top floor, I’ll emphatically inform you about my experience. What are sisters for?”
Oriana shrugged her shoulders and smiled.
The door of the hall was abruptly pushed open, and the cold wind from outside flowed
A tall figure walked in with steady steps. His gestures were contemptuous, like a king
who was being hailed.
Deacon Armstead is here!
Pamela scurried forward.
“Mr. Armstead, you’re finally here. I’ve been awaiting you.”
When Deacon arrived, everyone rushed forward and surrounded him.
Amidst all the greetings and praises, Pamela lifted her head and looked at Deacon who was beside her. He was so alluring that no one did dare to look directly at him.
Pamela had already dreamt of having a man who would stand beside her and command all the respect and supreme honour.
The dream of hers had finally come true.
Patrick’s face conveyed a satisfied expression. He also never dreamt of becoming the son–in–law to a powerful man like Deacon.
Patrick smiled flatteringly.
“Mr. Armstead, thank you for coming to Pamela’s birthday party. Let me introduce myself, I’m Patrick, Pamela’s father. This is Pamela’s mother…” Patrick turned to search for Monica, but she hadn’t move forward with the rest.
Patrick noticed that Monica’s face was pale unlike her earlier excited appearance.
Monica was staring at Deacon with awe. Her eyes were widened and her face conveyed an unbelievable expression.
Although Monica was severely injured some weeks back, she still had a perfect memory and she quickly recognized Deacon.
Deacon has been to the Hendrix’s family once and had rescued Oriana.
Back then, she had thought that Deacon was Oriana’s gigolo. Therefore Monica wasn’t impressed by him. She would never had thought that he was Deacon Armstead!
But. What was his relationship with Oriana?
Monica’s head instantly exploded with questions, as she became unable to think.
Monica’s gaffe made Pamela and Patrick quite unhappy. Patrick quickly reprimanded in a low voice,
“Monica, what are you doing?”
Pamela looked at Deacon and explained softly.
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