Chapter 271

The engagement party was proceeding in an orderly manner. Isabel was on her home turf, so she wanted to make a splash. Therefore, she added a piano performance to her program in the final session. After finishing a piece, she sashayed to the center of the stage in her 10cm-high heels while her dress swayed. She took the microphone from the emcee and cleared her throat as she had something to say. “Everyone, thanks for attending my and Victor’s engagement party. I know you all came with wishes of happiness and blessings. I also have a surprise that I want to share with all of you present.” Isabel deliberately paused for a moment after saying that. The crowd below craned their necks as they waited for the good news she was about to reveal. Isabel scanned the audience and finally fixed her gaze on Thaddeus. Following that, she said, “After Victor and I consummate our marriage, our parents will invest 30% of our family assets into the Fontaines’ main group, which means that Vic