"Elaine Lindell, are you mute?"

"Vivian didn't do anything. I'm the one who wants to break the engagement."


"Apologize to her for her injury, and I'll let this go."

I looked at Gabriel, my lips twitching.

I must have been stupid,


to always believe he was smart.

"Are the elders inside?"


I turned to ask a passing waiter.

I walked gracefully toward the inner room.

Gabriel followed closely:

"What are you planning to do?"

"Going to tattle?"

I ignored him.

All the way to the door, Gabriel kept following me:

"Elaine, don't think that being the Lindells' daughter entitles you to be engaged to me."

"I've already promised to marry Vivian. I can't possibly marry you."

I turned back to look at Gabriel.

As he said, he was born privileged.

His life had been too smooth.

He had no idea what a capable wife would mean for him.

Perhaps my gaze was too cold. Gabriel was stunned for a moment.

Just then, someone at the door said, "Elaine, what's going on with you two, joined at the hip?"

The room was full of guests.

I bowed forward: "Mr. Koster, Sr., today is my birthday. I'd like to make a wish."

"Gabriel and Miss White are in love. I envy them."

"I don't want to ruin their relationship."

"Mr. Koster, I want to break off my engagement with Gabriel..."

The room instantly fell silent.