Be Your Lover Forever (Alicia)

Unexpectedly, she was very calm. She expected herself to be angry or for her heart to twist in pain, but it was as if she was completely numb.

Though it was a very soft sound, it was like a bomb dropping. In an instant, the whole banquet hall seemed to have quieted down, before the gasps of praise came one after another. "Wow! Who is this? What a beautiful woman!"

"Eh? Is she looking at the groom? Is she an old flame or a mistress?"

"How sudden? I haven't heard from Kylie that she has a boyfriend before. Looks like we've got a show coming! She looks so elegant. I wonder which family she is from?"

"There's no sign of anything happening yet. Why so excited over drama?"

"I don't like how much she shows off! Isn't she just marrying a rich guy born with a silver spoon with that Cartier ring? It's as if no one else can get married."

Around her

hear the

were eager-eyed people. She could hubbub coming from them.

Unconsciously, Lauren straightened up, even though she was actually so nervous that her palms were sweating up a puddle. To be honest, it was the first time that she had dressed up and attended such a grand occasion like this. She looked up suddenly, and her eyes met Zedd's eyes. In an instant, color drained from the man's face. Kylie's face also turned pale, but soon after, she came back to her senses, and walked down hurriedly. "Lauren? When did you get released?"

She deliberately raised her voice.

"I'm so happy to see you! You came out of 'prison' in advance. Why didn't you tell us so that we could pick you up? You see, we had no idea, so we didn't send you an invitation card!"

With that, another uproar arose in an instant. At once, those eyes that were filled with astonishment turned fearful, like they had just seen a ghost. She could also sense that crowd had started distancing themselves. Feeling hurt, Lauren's face darkened. Just as she was about to say something, Kylie interrupted her.

"Lauren, today is our engagement day. Don't be mad at us! Zedd and I not only treat you as a colleague, but also as a good friend! We didn't know when you would be released from prison.

How did you get released so soon? You know how it is with love - it's out of our control! You're happy for us, right?"

Blinking her eyes, Kylie smiled, striking at Lauren's nerve with each sentence. She was trying so hard to let the world know that Lauren had just come out of prison. This angered the latter so much that she started seeing red. How was she released so soon? She even looked shockingly beautiful; she was almost unrecognizable!

Lauren chuckled.

Her gaze swept past her and fell behind her.

"Of course! As the saying goes, what goes around comes around! I was let out so soon not just because of the fairness of the law, but i I was also because of your happiness!"

That one sentence not only clarified her innocence, but also to let them know not everything was false.

If Willy had not found her, and if the news of their engagement had not been on the news, she might still be stubbornly shutting herself away in that prison hole instead of reaching a trade agreement with Willy, and had the opportunity to get out of that dangerous place. She was just afraid that she would have stupidly lived in a lie for the rest of her

life!

At that moment, she didn't regret it at all. Instead, she began to feel fortunate that she had made the choice!

At least, her life was not too bad. If she stayed in prison for such a man for three or six years, not only would she no longer young by the time she was released, but she would have also had a stain on her name. Her life would be completely ruined then. Similarly, she emphasized that karma was real. Her attitude was surprisingly cold and indifferent.

Although she didn't know when the two had hooked up and whether Kylie knew the details of the accident, she knew that Zedd was fully aware, and that her appearance would be his deepest fear. That was the important wedding gift she gave them! "Congratulations! I was lucky enough to meet a great man as well! How can I not come to have a drink?"

After calling for the waiter who was standing aside, Lauren picked up a glass of red wine and toasted, "Here, may you two be happy until you're grey and old!"

"And may you then go to hell together!" She added silently.

Raising the glass, Lauren suddenly remembered something and only took a sip. She then covered herself with her handbag as she spat it out on the tissue in her other hand.

What a shameless person! Not only did he deceive her into taking the blame, but he had also taken her savings and properties even though he was rich!

Lauren remembered that she had

nothing left. All her property had

been confiscated to compensate for the accident. Even when she got released, she was alone and homeless. Lauren couldn't imagine how sad she would be if this had

happened a few years later!

Her heart was filled with hatred! However, she was obviously outnumbered by the enemy. Even though she was about to explode in anger, she did not show any signs of rage.

After saying that, she put down the glass, turned around and strutted to the door.

She was only here because she wanted an answer! Since she had seen it with her own eyes, there was no need to continue bothering herself with this! There was no doubt that Zedd had deceived her and taken advantage of her. She walked in a hurry, pulling her skirt at the same time. She couldn't help but feel a little flustered.

She staggered and almost bumped into someone, so she stopped and walked towards an empty corner. She closed her eyes to calm herself down.

Just as she was about to walk away, a familiar voice called out, "Lauren."

With a pang in her heart, Lauren froze in an instant. The next second, a figure stood in front of her. He pretended to look at her solemnly, with his gaze filled with conflicted feelings and feigned sincerity.

Right away, Lauren felt sick in the stomach and wanted to vomit. She was looking at the same face she had seen in flashbacks one too many times before - the same paleness and panic flashing across her eyes, just like a postexplosion! If they were alone, would he kneel down again, begging her for her help?

Unsurprisingly, he said in the same tone, "Lauren, don't... overthink today! It's not what it looks like! Where do you live? I'll drop by another day and explain!"

"These are my family's orders. It's not... I have my difficulties! You know, you are the only one I love!"

"Lauren, I'm so glad and shocked to see you out of there!" "I can't believe it... You're so beautiful!"

There seemed to be sadness in that low, hoarse voice. At that moment, as Lauren listened, she felt goosebumps all over her body. Suddenly, a harsh light flashed, and Lauren felt dizzy. She closed her eyes subconsciously as her Body tilted. At the same time, a hand stretched out to her.

"Watch out!"