Chapter 403 Out of Your League
Chapter 403 Out of Your League
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Robin stood at the edge of the crowd, disgust twisting his face as he watched the Millers.
If not for Old Fred's warning, he would've already swept these people away from his life.
Fred had told him about the engagement, the one his grandfather had arranged with the Millers. Robin hated it.
"Alice, the time is right. Let's start the ceremony," Zachary said, his arm slipping around Alice's waist as they approached the door. His smile was smug.
Alice gave a fake smile, playing the part of the loving fiancée. "Mm-hmm, Darling. Let's go."
She took a step forward, then turned back, waving at Vera and Robin. "Robin, you can wait outside. From there, you'll still catch a glimpse of me and Zachary on our engagement stage." She raised an eyebrow at Vera. "So, Vera, are you coming with me? Or are you staying here with him, pretending he's somehow winning my heart?"
Vera's shoulders slumped. "Go on. I wish you both well."
She turned to Robin, her face full of guilt. "Robin, did I go too far?"
Robin nodded, his voice cold. "Yes, you did."
Vera sighed, trying to explain herself. "I just wanted Alice and the Millers to see who you really are."
"I don't need to prove myself to them.
"They can believe whatever they want. It doesn't matter."
Just then, his phone buzzed. It was Freya.
"Robin, the top brass from Special Operations are here. Hunter Baxter, the Lieutenant General Commander, and Caleb Walker, the Lieutenant General Chief of Staff, have arrived in Harmonfield. "Since we're short on time, we'll hold the commissioning ceremony at your location.
"Where are you? Send your coordinates. We'll be there soon. The officers want to do the honors in person."
Robin quickly texted Freya the location of Villa One.
"Got it. We'll be the
in 30 minutes," Freya said before hanging up.
Inside the villa's courtyard, Alice and Zachary's engagement ceremony had begun.
Alice, her arm linked with her father Jeffrey's and mother Julie's, walked toward the Gill family.
The Gill couple, Zachary, and the Millers all bowed to one another, exchanging polite smiles.
Don grinned widely, his voice full of cheer. "Mr. Miller, we're family now!
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"This engagement ceremony marks a new chapter. Today, the Gills and the Millers unite.
"As long as we're in Harmonfield, our families stand together. "Zachary, you'd better treat Alice well. Care for your new family.
"Only then will our two families rise to the top of Harmonfield."
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He smiled again, looking at Mr. Miller. "I propose we hold a formal wedding in a month. Let the kids start their new life together right away."
Jeffrey and Julie exchanged smiles. "We agree, Mr. Gill they said in unison.
"We're both glad that Alice is marrying Zachary. We'll follow the date you suggested for their engagement ceremony."
As the music filled the air, the host took his place.
He announced that the couple would now exchange rings and speak their vows, promising a future together.
Zachary took Alice's hand. Together, they walked down the red carpet, surrounded by the cheers of family and friends.
But Alice's gaze was not on them. It shifted toward the entrance of the villa, where Robin still stood.
Her eyes glowed with a mixture of pride and disdain.
Robin, you'll watch me walk into the engagement hall with someone better than you.
You'll see your heart break, knowing I am the one you can never have.
A strange thrill washed over Alice, a feeling she had never experienced before.
Just knowing Robin's discomfort brought a twisted satisfaction.
Without thinking, she kissed Zachary's cheek and turned her head to look at Robin, her eyes filled with mockery.
The cameras caught every moment, her laughter spreading across the internet.
Elsewhere, Shirley drove with a fierce focus.
She stared at the video on her phone, watching Alice's smug face.
Anger flared inside her.
How dare a small family like the Millers insult the Dunns' guest of honor!
They would pay for this.
Robin would not be disrespected. She would destroy the Millers.
Back at Villa One, the ceremony concluded smoothly.
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Both families signed the engagement contract.
The notary sealed it with his stamp.
Talks of a wedding in a month followed, and Alice, full of pride, spoke to the cameras.
"The wedding would take place at Villa One," she declared.
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She promised it would be a grand event, with more guests, sharing the splendor and joy of the occasion.
Alice moved with the grace of someone who had always been given everything she wanted. She walked arm in arm with Zachary, her steps deliberate, every movement soaked in pride as they approached Robin. Her eyes gleamed with satisfaction. "Robin," she said, her words cold and final. "From this moment, I'm Mrs. Gill. Forget about me.
"Did you see that? This life, the one I live, it's beyond your reach.
"Have you ever thought about your future? Do you really think a poor woman could ever have a wedding like this?
"Will your wedding ever have this kind of grandeur? Will it have the important families of Harmonfield gathered to honor you?"
She laughed, the sound bitter and sharp. "You can never imagine it. But I can live it.
"Robin, it's time you realized something. I'm the woman you'll never touch.
"And now, you'll see your worst nightmare unfold. The one thing that will destroy you."
She leaned in closer, her grin growing wider. "I hope this 'therapy' works. I hope it breaks you as much as I want it to."
Without warning, the sharp sound of a slap filled the air.
Alice stumbled, her hand clutching at Zachary for support.noveldrama
"You vile woman." Rita's voice cut through the tension. "Who do you think you are, speaking like that to Mr. Ramsey?" And then, Rita slapped Alice again.