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Immediately, Sonya stepped forward to explain the situation.
“Please don’t read this the wrong way, everyone. Nathan and Cate grew up together since young and he has always loved her like a younger sister. However, it takes two to tango, and he can’t possibly change her feelings. Isn’t that right, Nathan?”
Nathan subconsciously turned to Cate. She returned his gaze by looking straight into his eyes.
He held his fists together and tried to steer clear from having a past with her.
“Sorry, Cate, I was wrong to make you misunderstand my intention. I really just see you as a younger sister. What we have isn’t romantic love.”
After saying that, he noticed Cate twitching the corners of her lips into a smile. There was calmness and sarcasm in her eyes.
He felt his heart skip a beat. Never had he been this embarrassed and ashamed of himself before.
However, she had given him no choice when she decided to display those photos in public.
Enraged, Jeffery pointed a finger at Cate and shouted, “Apologize to your sister right away or I won’t recognize you, this troublemaker, as my daughter!”
Cate smiled and clapped slowly as she rose to her feet to walk toward the stage.
She grabbed the microphone off the emcee’s hands. “What a marvelous show! I really can’t figure out who planned this out. Was it President Cox? Madam Cox? Or perhaps First Young Lady Cox…”
“What nonsense are you talking about?” Jeffery rushed forward to grab the microphone but Cate swiftly leaped up to the table where Wesley was seated.
She said aloud into the microphone.
“President Cox, why are you so afraid of what I might say? You forced me to attend the ceremony using Grandma’s 80th birthday as an excuse, simply to prove to the public that I’m not being locked up and tortured by the Cox? Just so you can redeem the Summit’s reputation?
“I did my part and showed up, yet it seems like you’ve forgotten that it’s even your mother’s 80th birthday. She’s lost her mind and become paralyzed, yet you didn’t even mention her for a second throughout the entire ceremony. What a filial son you are.”
“What? Today is Granny Cox’ 80th birthday?”
“That’s unacceptable. The old woman is probably heading toward the end of her journey. You mustn’t miss the 80th birthday celebration.”
Jeffery’s face was written over with rage and embarrassment. “I’m looking into the matter of you ruining the engagement ceremony, so stop trying to divert the attention. I’ll naturally mention your grandma’s birthday after this.”
“Sure, let’s return to the engagement ceremony then. Based on the words of a newly-hired carer, you’re strongly accusing your own daughter without hesitation! Have you checked the security footage? I’ve stayed in the private room with Grandma since I stepped foot into this place and didn’t leave until the reception started. I believe a luxurious seven-star hotel like this will have many security cameras installed.”
Cate declared in confidence, “If the security footage shows that I’ve been inside the media room, not to mention apologizing, but I’ll even kneel down on the ground and slap myself across the cheeks repeatedly as redemption.”
“Perhaps you instructed someone else to do it.” Cindy could not resist commenting.
“But Aunty Helen claimed to have seen me entering the media room. Isn’t that rather contradictory?” Cate argued.
The guests were getting a better understanding of the full picture now. Wesley curled his lips into a faint smile before suggesting flatly, “If that’s the case, let’s inspect the security footage. It’ll not take long anyway.”
A look of terror flashed across Aunty Helen’s face.
Left with no alternative, Rosabella said, “Perhaps this is all a misunderstanding. We should at least continue with the meal before checking the footage. I’m sure everyone is getting hungry now. Besides, we shouldn’t miss the auspicious time—”
“We can’t leave things unsettled,” Cate replied with a scoff, “Did any of you consider my feelings when you firmly accused me earlier?”
“That’s enough! We’ve suggested inspecting the footage later. What more do you want?” Nathan shouted in a low voice as he looked at the woman standing on the table. “Do you want the elders to apologize to you one after another?”
“Shut up!” Cate scolded aloud. “My biggest regret is to have fallen for your sweet nothings back in the days! You said you treat me like a younger sister. Truth is, the two of us have been in a relationship since high school until two months ago. Do you think I don’t have proof simply because I’m not voicing it out? God knows how many intimate audio recordings you’ve sent to me on WhatsApp over the years.”
Then, she played the audio recordings into the microphone. Nathan’s tender voice instantly filled the room.
“Alright, darling Cate, don’t be mad anymore. I’ll buy you a cake when I come home tonight okay?
“Cate, I miss you. Do you miss me?
“…”
She continued playing several audio messages after that. The guests were all stunned into silence.
All of them had spoken with the man before, hence they recognized his voice.
The thick layers of makeup on Rosabella could not cover up the paleness of her face right this moment.
Nathan was now utterly embarrassed. He had never been this furious before in his life. He pounced forward with the intention to grab the woman who was standing on top of the table.
Right at this moment, a hand flew out from out of the blue to stop him.
It was Wesley. He looked at Nathan with a stern expression. “You’ve already disappointed others. Don’t lose the last bit of grace you have as a man.”
Cate smiled. She did not think Wesley would take her side.
“Nathan Lowe, I initially didn’t want to expose you. We were childhood playmates, after all. And you could be my elder brother even if we don’t end up being together.
“However, you’re so disgraceful! It’s one thing that you dumped me but why throw me under the bus as you rejoice in your new relationship? What kind of a man are you?
“Besides, did you really get together with Rosabella because of love? It’s purely because she’s the successor to the Cox family.”
Then, she turned to face Cindy. “The great singer Cindy Turner. We were once best friends. Would you have known Nathan if not for me? Yet you claim that you’ve never seen him being attracted to anyone else. Are all celebrities professional liars too?”
“You…” Cindy was visibly shaking by now.
“Stop it, you. We were best friends for almost eight years and we’ve taken countless pictures together. Don’t force me to prove it.”
Cate calmly swept her gaze past the guests before finally landing her attention on the Cox couple.
“There’s no need to check the security footage because the Cox family wouldn’t allow it to happen anyway. I don’t want to stay at this ceremony for a minute longer. Honestly, I’m disgusted by all of you hypocrites.”
Then, she threw the microphone aside, jumped off the table, and started walking out of the banquet hall under everyone’s gaze.
The Cox and Lowe families looked extremely embarrassed.
Nathan was the most ashamed out of all. Finally, his father stepped forward and announced to the guests, “Let’s start the feast while the young couple gets changed and gets some rest upstairs. I bet they’re getting tired too.”
He threw a warning glare at Nathan after saying that. The latter gritted his teeth as he left the stage and walked toward backstage.
…
By the elevator.
Anxiety rocked through Cate as she waited for the elevator to arrive.
She had to leave as soon as possible. She had only acted boldly earlier because they were under the public’s eyes.
She was a lone wolf now. They might come rushing to deal with her.
However, the elevator took a long time as it traveled through more than 30 different floors.
“Cate, stay right there!” Nathan’s furious voice rang behind her.
She looked over her shoulder to find the handsome face written over with intense rage. He had never gotten this upset at her before.
There was no doubt that he might actually assault her.
Just as the frightening possibilities flashed across her mind, a tall figure stepped in front of her like a shield. The silhouette belonged to Wesley.
“Nathan, what are you doing?”
“Uncle, I should be the one asking the question. This is a private matter between me and her. Step away.”
Uncle…
Cate felt as if she had been struck by lightning.
What did he say?