Valerie couldn’t help but feel a tinge of anger creeping in.
The whole situation made her question whether she wasn’t worthy to sit in that luxurious car.
With a slight pout forming on her lips, she wanted to say something when the car pulled up at the hotel.
As the car came to a stop, Nathan turned to Valerie and said, “I brought you here for show. My fiancee is very possessive of me and won’t stand any other woman getting too close to me. So, I can’t walk in with you arm in arm. Do you get it, Miss Garrett?”
Time seemed to stand still for Valerie as his words hung in the air, leaving her frozen in surprise.
Valerie had been to countless film festivals, walked numerous red carpets, and graced various banquets as an esteemed guest.
Yet no man had ever refuse to show up with her arm in arm.
It was a direct insult to her pride.
However, she chose to put on a happy face, masking her discontent with a smile.
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“Mr. Payne, don’t worry. I won’t make things difficult for you,” she assured him.
Nathan nodded. He took the lead by stepping out of the car first.
Then, Sonny alighted the vehicle and made his way around to open the door for Valerie.
The moment Nathan and Valerie emerged, they instantly became the center of attention as cameras encircled them like a swarm.
Valerie was well-versed in handling such situations. She radiated elegance and poise as she smiled. They entered the hall together, side by side, yet carefully maintained a calculated distance, not even brushing against each other’s clothing.
From then on, the night unfolded with a series of social engagements and interactions. Valerie displayed impeccable manners. She kept a respectable distance between herself and Nathan.
This put Nathan somewhat at ease.
Lucinda had already made her way into the hall ahead of them.
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However, she had little interest in mingling with the crowd, opting instead to sit discreetly in a corner with Dwayne, savoring the taste of the wine.
Dwayne downed one glass after another, his face clouded with gloom.
Lucinda, perplexed by his demeanor, questioned, “What’s the matter with you? Who got you upset?”
Dwayne pursed his lips and replied, “It’s Nathan.”
Lucinda’s confusion deepened.
“You haven’t even spoken to him since you arrived in Stastle, right? How could he have gotten you upset?”
“He took the chance to engage you before I reached the legal age for a marriage license. Now, I fear I won’t have a chance in my life once the Simmons and Payne families unite through marriage.”