Called Off the Wedding, Left Him Bankrupt novel Chapter 288

In that moment, everyone finally understood what Old Mr. Raynes had meant just now.

Seymour and Vicky clearly hadn’t seen this coming—their faces were frozen in shock.

Juliet walked over and stopped by Mrs. Raynes’s side.

Mrs. Raynes composed herself with grace, managing a faint smile as she reached out and took Juliet’s hand.

Juliet, too, wore a calm, gentle smile.

Seeing Juliet approach, Old Mr. Raynes spoke in a steady voice.

“As you all know, there are few Raynes left in our family. Since my generation, not a single daughter has been born. Juliet is hardworking, ambitious, and most importantly, fate seems to have brought her to us. So from today onward, she is officially a part of the Raynes family.”

His announcement sent a ripple of whispers through the guests below the stage.

Vicky stared daggers at Juliet, her eyes burning with resentment.

No wonder, Vicky thought bitterly. When she’d handed Juliet the invitation, Juliet had only smiled and said, “Whether it’s your engagement or your wedding, I’ll be sitting at the main table.”

Now, the news of the Raynes adopting Juliet as their goddaughter had completely overshadowed Vicky’s own moment as Seymour’s fiancée.

Juliet noticed Vicky’s poisonous glare and met it with an easy, almost indifferent smile.

That smile stung Seymour like a slap.

If it weren’t for all the guests present, he might not have been able to control himself. He wanted nothing more than to march up and demand an explanation from Juliet.

Old Mr. Raynes said a few more polite words as the family’s host, then invited everyone to begin dinner. He leaned down to Juliet and spoke quietly.

“Juliet, come sit with us at the main table.”

Juliet nodded softly. “Of course, Grandpa.”

Old Mr. Raynes gave her an approving glance before making his way to the front.

Mrs. Raynes took a deep breath and, with no other choice, led Juliet by the hand to the main table as well.

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