Chapter 4

The engagement banquet was ultimately decided to be held at The Grand Royale Hotel, the city's premier luxury hotel.

It was in their most lavish ballroom, with a minimum spend of over a million dollars.

I heard that most of the cost was covered by the groom's family; the Sterling family only needed to show up.

During this time, the Sterling family was busy preparing.

They sent out invitations to countless celebrities and wealthy individuals, and naturally, that included me, Vertex Corp.'s biggest backer.

When I received the invitation, I scoffed to myself.

Attending my ex-wife's engagement to her current fiancé, that was certainly a unique feeling.

That evening, countless luxury cars were parked outside the hotel.

The guests who arrived were, at the very least, million-dollar business owners.

Before I arrived at the hotel, I received a notification from my secretary.

She said the hotel owner had been invited to give a speech at the engagement banquet.

It was meant to be a witness to Chloe Sterling and Brandon Sterling's impending marriage.

As for that owner, it was me.

My secretary asked, "Young Master, do you need me to decline this for you?"

"After all, with your status, doing something like this isn't appropriate."

I chuckled and replied, "No, don't. This is a joyous occasion. Tell them I have all the time in the world."

My secretary pondered for a moment, then nodded, understanding.

The ballroom was decorated lavishly.

It was bustling with people, with prominent business owners chatting everywhere.

I found a corner and sat down.

Crossing my legs, I waited for the engagement banquet to begin.

My secretary quickly replied to my message.

[Young Master, everything is arranged.]

I put away my phone and saw many familiar faces in the room.

Chloe's parents, her sister.

And almost all of their relatives were there.

I remembered how this group of people had humiliated and mocked me back then.

"Liam? What are you doing here?!"

Megan was holding a glass of wine, chatting with acquaintances.

Her gaze inadvertently fell on me in the corner, and she suddenly froze.

Then, clacking her heels, she rushed over angrily to question me.

"Coming to Chloe's engagement party, is that a problem?"

At my words, she sneered. "You're not serious, are you? Coming to Chloe's engagement party?"

"How can there be such a pathetic man in this world?!"

"Good, let me show you what a true match is."

She seemed to have misunderstood something.

She thought I couldn't let go and had come secretly to get a glimpse.

She then warned me, "You'd better behave yourself and not cause any trouble for our family."

"Otherwise, I'll call security and have them throw you out!"

Just then, the bride and groom-to-be entered the ballroom.

Chloe, in a pristine white dress, with light makeup, made a stunning appearance in slender high heels.

My secretary came to my side and whispered, "The one walking out hand-in-hand with Chloe Sterling is Brandon Sterling, the young heir of Crossroads Holdings."

I nodded, indicating I understood.

After the emcee enthusiastically delivered his lines, he continued,

"Next, let's warmly invite the Chairman of The Grand Royale Hotel to give a speech for this golden couple!"

A round of enthusiastic applause erupted.

And I stood up, buttoned my jacket, and headed towards the stage.