Chapter 10

Educating the younger generation could wait, but introducing the elders needed to be put on the agenda.

"Do we really have to go?"

"Of course. You're my lawfully wedded wife. You must attend these occasions."

Coaxed into the dressing room, I saw a gown so beautiful it left me gaping.

"Do you like it?"

The man's murmur sounded in my ear.

Lacking in sophistication, I nodded vigorously like a woodpecker.

"It's so beautiful! Let's have another event after this one. I absolutely can't wear such a gorgeous dress just once!"

With Samuel, I could always be myself.

He was so confident and strong that he didn't need me to tiptoe around him.

Once again, I silently marveled that saving him was the best thing I'd ever done in my life!

At the Newman family's anniversary celebration, all the guests were dignitaries and elites.

Sophia, as a "Newman", attended with Lucas, who was "striving to become a Newman".

"Sophia, will you let me go on stage with you later?" Lucas asked expectantly, his face full of eagerness to please.

"I'm not sure how my uncle will arrange things. But it's probably best not to for now."

Sophia rejected Lucas, leaving him looking dejected.

"You know the Newman family's rules. I'll have many responsibilities to shoulder in the future."

"Lucas, just focus on your work. Our future is long."

Sophia's promises were crisp and round. The Lucas across from her nodded repeatedly in agreement.

I took off my earpiece, too lazy to listen to this useless drivel.

That's right, I had heard it all through a hidden microphone.

Sophia didn't know the jewelry she wore actually contained the latest miniature listening device.

Samuel had told me the Newmans never intended to take Sophia back. He was the one who had insisted.

"I suspect she's connected to my brother and sister-in-law's deaths. I've been monitoring her since she returned."

To destroy someone, first let them become arrogant.

My husband Samuel was never someone to be easily manipulated.

He had his own persistence when it came to the truth.

"Haven't you heard enough?" Samuel asked.

Dressed in formal attire, Samuel looked even more handsome. My heart skipped a beat again.

"Hehe, I've heard plenty."

It was just the same few empty promises over and over. I was already sick of it.

Holding up my multi-million dollar custom gown, I bounded over to Samuel like an eager bunny.

As the biggest VIPs, Samuel and I had our own private lounge.

Standing at the inner door leading to the banquet hall, I took a deep breath.

"Ready, my one and only Mrs. Henderson?"

Geez, how could he still be flirting at a time like this!

I hooked my left arm through Samuel's right, my expression changing.

The host took the stage as the music shifted dramatically.

The moment the doors opened, Samuel and I captured everyone's attention.

"Let's welcome our youngest CEO, Mr. Samuel Henderson, and his wife, Mrs. Lily Henderson, with the warmest applause."

Was it my imagination, or did they pronounce "Lily" even louder than "Samuel"?

Under the spotlight, my mermaid gown covered in hand-sewn sequins perfectly enhanced my beauty.

My sharp eyes immediately spotted the shocked Sophia.

And Lucas, who was so frightened he collapsed right into his chair.