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Old Madam Lyons huffed in exasperation. “Did you see what everyone on the internet is saying about the photo of you and Melanie? They’re all saying that you two are an ideal couple and that you two are very loving. Everyone is praising you for being handsome and spoiling your girlfriend. I’m going to let the PR department create a wife-loving persona for you.”
“…I’m the president of a company, not a star looking to debut.” Shaun was so angry that he could not continue talking to her anymore and hung up directly.
Shaun went on the net and found that many official accounts were already giving him a wife-loving persona. What was even more outrageous was that there were related people who broke the news that he was about to get married to Melanie next month. It was a complete mess.
He angrily called the manager of the PR department. “The company’s new development plan wasn’t publicized well, but you sure are good at the tactics used by the entertainment circle to ship people. Remove the news immediately.”
The manager felt wronged. “But your image has really changed a lot.”
“Am I the president or are you the president?” Shaun asked coldly.
“Alright, I’ll remove the news immediately.” The manager nodded his head dejectedly.
Although the trending search was quickly suppressed and what should be deleted was deleted, the matter was already trending. Everyone in the country knew about it.
Naturally, Cate was no exception.
Everyone knew that Melanie and Shaun were a couple now.
Wesley sent her a message: [Shaun Lyons is too cruel to you. Cate, I’m doing my best to get stronger. Soon, I’ll save you from him.]
Cate was deeply moved and helpless. The kinder Wesley was to her, the more guilty she felt.
The next two days, Shaun did not return to New Metropolis Park.
Cate did not know where he spent the nights, nor did she ask.
At night, Liam called her. “I was discharged yesterday.”
“Congratulations!”
“I’m here to collect a debt this time.” Liam grinned. “Didn’t you say you wanted to thank me? I’m going to participate in a charity event tomorrow, so come with me.”
Cate hesitated at first, but when she heard that it was a charity event, she agreed.
The next day at 5:00 p.m., Liam drove a blue Ferrari and picked her up at the company’s entrance.
Cate quickly got into the car. Liam looked at her sporty clothes and laughed. “Your attire isn’t suitable. I’ll take you somewhere to get changed.”
One hour later, Cate came out of the dressing room in a retro red dress.
“Nice!” Liam snapped his fingers.
“Why do I have to dress like this for a charity event?” Cate was confused.
“Oh, it’s a charity dinner,” Liam suddenly said.
Cate stopped in her tracks and frowned. “Second Young Master Lyons, you lied to me. I’m not going.”
If she ran into Shaun, he would scold her for being an easy woman again. Maybe he would even torture her when they went back at night. She was afraid of Shaun now.
“When did I lie? A charity dinner is still a charity event.” Liam’s face was innocent. “Are you standing me up? Where am I going to find a female companion at this point in time?”
“Second Young Master Lyons, I don’t want gossip to spread…”
“You’ll just be my female companion. You think too much. Besides, don’t think that I don’t know. You’ve already broken up with Wesley Sanderson.”
Liam saw that she was unconvinced so he clapped his chest with a laugh. “Don’t worry, there’s no one you know at the charity dinner tonight. When you first came to Canberra, you said that you should go to events to meet more people. Do you plan to spend your life behind closed doors?”
Cate’s heart wavered. Sure enough, if she wanted to cast Shaun away, she had to make herself strong first. The most important step was connections.
“Alright, I’ll accompany you.”
…
Rean Hotel, Canberra.
A grand charity dinner was being held.
Liam walked in while holding Cate’s hand. He was dressed in a burgundy suit, looking like an elegant prince who had stepped out of a manga. Beside him, Cate was stunningly beautiful with her snow-white skin, enchanting long hair, and wine-red lips. She was bright and dazzling, a beauty unmatched in her generation.
“Who’s that lady beside Second Young Master Lyons? She’s beautiful.”
“I’ve never seen her before.”
“…”
Waves of discussion floated in the air, but Cate did not bother to listen and simply looked at the big screen in front of her that said ‘Lyons Foundation Charity Night’.
This was a charity night held by the Lyons family?
Would Shaun be here?
As she looked around, she felt like she was going to faint. Not only Shaun, but even Melanie, Old Madam Lyons, Old Master Lyons, Lea, Valerie, and other members of the Lyons family were all present.
Even Nicola and Joel were here.
They were also surprised to see the two people.
Cate only felt her legs shake. Now, she could only see Shaun in her eyes. He was dressed in a black tailored suit. His dark and deep eyes were fixed on her with a coldness that only she understood.
“Didn’t you say… there wouldn’t be anyone I know?” She looked at Liam with a little anger.
“How would you have come if I hadn’t said so?” Liam smiled and winked at her. “Don’t you see that Nicola and Melanie are here as well? I purposely brought you here so you could slap them.”
“Second Young Master Lyons…” Cate wanted to cry. He had good intentions, but his plan was going to backfire.
“Let them see that you don’t just have an ordinary relationship with me. We’ll see who dares to bully you in the future.” Liam forcefully took her hand and walked toward the crowd.
“Cate Cox, why are you here?” Melanie was about to explode with anger. “Are you jealous because Eldest Young Master Lyons is with me so you hooked up with Second Young Master Lyons to get back at us?”
“I’m friends with Second Young Master Lyons.” Cate took a deep breath before explaining, making sure Shaun heard her.
Shaun swirled the wine glass in his hand. His handsome face was gloomy and unchanged, but it was Old Master Lyons who said in a deep voice, “Liam, when did you get close to her? How old are you? Can’t you be more alert?”
Joel pulled Cate to his side. “Old Master, Cate is my daughter, not an outsider.”
Nicola sneered, “Dear, don’t you understand? An illegitimate daughter is an illegitimate daughter. All nobles and elites from all walks of life are here tonight. Her presence will only make everyone laugh. It’ll affect your reputation.”
Liam spread his hands. “What are you guys doing? She’s the female companion I brought. Don’t meddle if you don’t know the whole story. You’ll just make things worse.”
“Enough, stop arguing,” Lea suddenly spoke up, “Liam has talked to me about this matter before. I agreed to let him bring her along.”
Everyone was surprised, and Shaun’s eyes narrowed. “You…”
“You’re already going to get married to Melanie and Liam isn’t young anymore,” Lea interrupted him.
Nicola refused to accept it. “Lea, you might not know this, but Cate is the same as her mother. Her character—”
“I naturally know what her character is like. I don’t need others to point it out to me.” Lea had stood in a high position for a long time. When she glanced over, the pressure caused Nicola to be unable to utter a word.
“Thanks, Mom,” Liam said with a smile.
Cate was completely confused. She never thought that Lea would speak up for her. It was absurd.
“Sit down, dinner is about to start.” Old Madam Lyons gave Cate a meaningful glance. There were some things that did not have to be rushed. In any case, she would not agree to Liam and Cate being together. Cate was an illegitimate daughter and was unworthy of her grandson.
…
There were quite a few celebrities attending the charity dinner tonight.