Chapter 999
Chapter 999:
Candace looked at the woman timidly, then finally mustered the courage to speak. “Mrs. Benton, I know you don’t accept me, but I like Ron. We’re holding the engagement ceremony tomorrow no matter what you say. Can you bless me p>
“Bless you? How dare you say that!” Cathy was short-tempered, and Candace’s affected sweetness only fueled her anger. She didn’t care how she came across to anyone else.
Rupert pulled Candace close and looked at Erica seriously. “Candy and I love each other, and she will be my wife. It doesn’t matter what you say. I brought her back today to see where I lived. Anything else isn’t important.” In Rupert’s eyes, Cathy’s and Erica’s opinions were disposable and wouldn’t affect his decision. In the entire Benton family, he believed Bruce was the only one who had ever been good to him.
“You!” Erica’s face burned with anger, but Rupert ignored her. He took Candace by the hand and headed toward the study. “Let’s go. I’ll show you the other rooms p>
Candace glanced back at Cathy before turning away. A small smile flickered across her lips. So what if they didn’t like her? In the end, Rupert still wanted to marry her. The thought echoed loudly in her mind.
Cathy could do nothing but fluff the sofa cushion in anger before dropping into her seat as the couple walked away.
Erica sighed helplessly. “Why are you so worked up? Don’t worry. That woman can’t become part of our family p>
“But! But… Rupert is getting engaged to her tomorrow. Don’t you understand? The whole internet is talking about it right now. Isn’t it sensational news?” The more Cathy thought about it, the angrier she became. Jealousy churned in her chest, but there was nothing she could do.
Everyone had heard the news that Rupert and Candace were getting engaged tomorrow. It was plastered all over the internet. Over the past few days, Annabel had seen the…
Photos and interviews of Candace in wedding dress boutiques and jewelry stores were everywhere. She seemed eager for the entire world to know she was about to become the newest member of the Benton family. Annabel scrolled through the entertainment news about Candace and Rupert, a faint smile sweeping across her face. The engagement ceremony was tomorrow—meaning the show would finally be over—and she found herself looking forward to it.
Annabel called Anthony. “Rupert and Candace’s engagement ceremony is tomorrow. Is everything ready p>
Anthony sounded cheerful on the other end. “Don’t worry, Ada. Everything’s ready. Your plan will go smoothly, I promise. Just wait p>
“Alright. Thank you.” Annabel exchanged a few more pleasant words with Anthony, then hung up and stared at the ceiling, a deep sense of calm settling over her.
Tomorrow, it would be time to end this game.
On the way back to the Water Moon Community from the Benton family’s house, Candace sat in the passenger seat, occasionally glancing at Rupert as he drove. She wanted to say something, but kept swallowing it down.
“What’s wrong?” Rupert glanced at her, noticing the worry in her expression.
Candace’s nerves flared. She clenched her fists in her lap before finally speaking. “Well… I saw that your mother and Cathy seem a little unhappy. Will they p>
“What are you afraid of?” he interrupted, reaching over to hold her hand. He already knew what she wanted to ask. “You’re marrying me, not them. Don’t be afraid of them p>