My best friend cursed Gabriel and Vivian's flaunting for three whole days.

This time, even the gossip in our social circle had died down.


Everyone was certain the engagement between the Lindells and the Kosters would be canceled.

All waiting to see me humiliated.

My engagement was indeed broken.


But they didn't get to see me being humiliated.

They say that day at Koster Group was quite a scene.


Gabriel barged into the conference room with his secretary and reporters from major media outlets.

Old Mr. Koster and my father were discussing a collaboration when they entered, causing everyone to stand.

The Lindells were prominent in Atlanda and had never suffered such an insult.

"Chairman Koster, since Gabriel insists on breaking the engagement, let our families' agreement be void!"

Then he led the Lindell Group people out of the conference room in a grand procession.

All this embarrassment for a secretary!

Old Mr. Koster had been angry and frustrated.

But at this point, regardless of his disagreement, he had no choice.

As rumors online suggested, the Kosters and the Lindells had become enemies, and several other families were already preparing to ally with the Lindells through marriage.

Having lost the cooperation with the Lindell family, the Kosters lost powerful support, likely turning the two families into adversaries.

Just as tensions peaked, someone unexpected appeared.

Actually, I had specifically met with Ethan that day.

"Dress nicely."

"Despite my father's serious demeanor..."

"He actually judges people by their appearance."

So online rumors said when that person appeared, he was strikingly handsome, elegant as a painting.

Like an angel being descended to earth.

Only when he sat down did everyone realize.

This was the once-brilliant prodigy who had become a recluse, almost forgotten by everyone.

And when he spoke, his words were shocking:

"Grandpa, Mr. Lindell, I want to marry Miss Lindell."

One sentence changed everything.

Old Mr. Koster remembered his once-brilliant grandson. Though his health was poor, medical technology was advanced now.

My father suddenly realized that Ethan's demeanor was far more appealing than the brain-dead Gabriel.

Old Mr. Koster and my father exchanged glances, understanding each other.

Only Gabriel, whose expression was reportedly quite a sight, was so shocked he nearly stood up.

Before he could speak, my engagement to Ethan was settled.

The two families immediately announced my engagement to Ethan.

They also announced Gabriel and Vivian's wedding date.

The matter was settled.

When the engagement was announced, I was genuinely happy for once.

The first move had gone more smoothly than I expected.

This proved how important it was to choose the right partner.

No sooner had the engagement been announced than Gabriel showed up.

Finally able to marry his true love, getting what he wanted—yet instead of showing off with Vivian, he came to give me trouble?

I had the servant tell him: "Gabriel is never allowed inside."

Gabriel raged in the courtyard:

"Elaine Lindell, you've lost your mind!"

"I came to kindly warn you—Ethan is a useless cripple!"

"If you know what's good for you, you'd better find a way to break this engagement!"

"Otherwise, you'll be crying later!"

I was in such a good mood I couldn't even be bothered to raise an eyebrow for him.

I just calmly checked a message.

[When do we make our second move?]

My partner was indeed much more ambitious than that one outside.

I typed: [No rush.]

[Let me show you a good show.]