Chapter 139

I was startled and had no idea what Frederick was about to do. Jonathan noticed him too and immediately stepped in front of me, frowning. But Frederick walked straight toward the microphone. Standing at the center of the stage, he glanced out at the crowd and smiled. His face, usually carrying a hint of mischief, somehow looked warm and charming now. "Well, since we're making announcements, I'd like to use this opportunity to share something too. My parents are very fond of Elise…" The moment he paused, the atmosphere, which had just started to relax, became tense again instantly. My heart skipped a beat. I was terrified he was about to say something outrageous. Jonathan's expression had turned ice-cold, his glare locked onto Frederick. But Frederick smiled at me and went on. "My parents adore her, and my sister is as close to her as a real sibling. So what I'm going to announce is… "Starting today, Elise will be like a sister to me. My parents intend to officially take her in a