Chapter 451 A Joke Over two days, Ava relentlessly drilled Sarah on being the perfect housewife.
The training was brutal. From cooking meals that met Ava's exacting standards to scrubbing every surface until it gleamed and waiting on her parents' hand and foot, Sarah got less than eight hours of sleep.
When the wedding day finally arrived, Sarah felt a massive wave of relief.
Thank god that old witch wouldn't be breathing down her neck today! Since Arthur had arranged the marriage, the wedding drew a considerable crowd. All of them showed up out of respect for him.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBefore dawn, the entire Hardwick family was bustling with activity. Stylists worked on Sarah's makeup, but her haggard appearance was hard to conceal, even under layers of foundation. Staring at her reflection, her eyes were cold and filled with resentment.
Camille and James bustled downstairs, preparing, while Sebastian went to the hotel to oversee the guests' arrival setup.
Ava watched everyone rushing around and let out a mocking Chapter 451 A Joke laugh.
2/4 She remembered clearly how none of them had shown this much enthusiasm for Charlotte's wedding! She sat regally on the sofa in her elegant white dress. No one dared say a word to her.
The groom's party arrived quickly. Henry was a short man who looked awkward in his ill-fitting suit, but he couldn't care less. He grinned dopey as he rushed to sweep Sarah into his arms.
Of course, he was over the moon! He'd landed a beautiful wife and a loaded new family.
It was like winning the lottery! The banquet hall in the hotel gradually filled with guests, all with a mindset of watching the spectacle unfold. "That woman kept chasing after Mr. Harrison, acting all entitled because she was his ex-girlfriend. She bullied Mrs. Harrison so much. Look at her now! Mr. Harrison personally showed her the door." "What's the point? She's a Hardwick heiress! She could have any guy she wants. Why keep hanging onto Mr. Harrison?" "Did you hear about what happened at the charity gala? She hooked up with a waiter right there in public. So embarrassing." "I heard she threw herself at Mr. Harrison, but when he ignored Chapter 451 A Joke her, she went after the waiter instead." "That's just disgusting." ** 3/4 The whispers around them were mockery and contempt. Everyone laughed at the Hardwick family's expense.
When Charlotte arrived, she found Sebastian greeting guests at the entrance.
He was visibly startled when he saw her. "Lottie, what are you doing here?" Charlotte kept her expression neutral as she replied, "I'm here to see Grandma.”
Sebastian's face showed clear signs of exhaustion. "Lottie, you didn't need to.cGrandma's leaving right after the wedding." Charlotte pressed her lips together and lowered her eyes before asking, "Has Grandma been happy these past few days?"
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSebastian seemed to understand what she was thinking. He reached out to ruffle her hair and said gently, "Lottie, don't overthink things." Charlotte tugged at her lips, forcing herself to smile.
"Let's head inside. Grandma will be thrilled to see you," Sebastian said simply as he pressed the elevator button. Chapter 451 A Joke Charlotte nodded and followed him up to the ballroom.
People spotted her immediately and rushed over to greet her with warm smiles.
She was not only Arthur's wife but also a renowned photographer with whom everyone wanted to work.
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Charlotte put on her best social face and chatted with the quests, som absorbed that she didn't even notice when the bride and groom arrived.