The CEO Gets What He Wants

Chapter 523

Chapter 523 Claire Is Angry And Upset

Holding Cayden's arm, Nicole strutted along the red carpet into the event ballroom like an arrogant princess.

The ballroom was filled with well-dressed guests chatting away with each other.

Cayden responded to the greetings of the esteemed guests with a graceful smile on his lips, nodding in acknowledgment to each one of them.

Hearing their congratulatory words, he pursed his lips before curling them into a smirk.

Cameras flashed incessantly in the hotel, eager to capture every intimate moment between the two female and male leads that would mark the beginning of their marriage of convenience, which would further bind both families together.

The members of the Moore and Lambert families were seated, their faces displaying a palpable sense of joy and satisfaction.

Jeffrey was clad in a dark blue traditional outfit. He looked especially eager and delighted to be here.

At first, Jeffrey believed that the negotiations the night before had failed, and he expected his grandson to refuse to get engaged to the daughter of the Lambert family. As a result, he flew into a fit of rage.

Jeffrey was accustomed to being in control, and he was already planning to use despicable means to force Cayden to comply with his wishes.

He viewed the marriage of convenience between the Moore family and the Lambert family as being beneficial to both parties. As such, he was unwilling to let Cayden's feelings for Avery jeopardize the union.

However, just as Jeffrey was about to put his plan into action by asking his men to take action, Cayden surprised him by returning home and claiming that he had thought things through. Cayden explained that he had come to the realization that the marriage of convenience between the Moore and Lambert families would be beneficial, so he had decided to get engaged to Nicole after all.

Naturally, Jeffrey was delighted.

The only person who was upset at the party was Claire.

She observed the handsome Cayden thoughtfully.

Cayden was dressed in a perfectly tailored suit, making him look even more handsome and poised than usual. stood out from the rest of the crowd.

However, Claire had a bad feeling as her right eyelid kept twitching.

Her daughter, Nicole, was holding onto Cayden's arm and looked completely enamored. She was beaming with joy as if nothing could be more perfect than being engaged to him.

Nevertheless, Cayden's attitude was the exact opposite. It was his engagement party, but he bore an indifferent expression and didn't even bother smiling.

She knew that Cayden wasn't a suitable partner for Nicole.

Alas, Nicole was obsessed with him, and she refused to give up no matter what she said.

Claire released a deep sigh, filled with worry. As Nicole's mother, she could only hope that Cayden wouldn't break her daughter's heart. She vowed to support Nicole in any way possible to ensure she wouldn't be mistreated within the Moore family.

Soon, Cayden and Nicole walked onto the stage in the middle of the ballroom.

The stage was adorned with a plethora of fresh flowers, and there was a gold microphone set up in the center.

The host of the ceremony was a popular host in Ackleton.

He began his speech with words of congratulations, using his wit to elicit applause from the audience.

The host then handed the microphone to Cayden.

After shoving Nicole's arm away, Cayden walked over to the center of the stage.

His striking features were further enhanced under the bright lights, making him even more captivating to the eyes of those present.

Seeing that, Nicole grew nervous.

She didn't dare to dream that Cayden would confess his feelings for her in public just like how he confessed his feelings for Avery, but she hoped he would at least say some touching words.

They had known each other for a long time but only ended up as a couple recently. Nevertheless, she felt that time was too slow as she couldn't wait to marry him.

He's going to ask for my hand in marriage at our engagement party today! Text property © Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org.

Nicole forced herself to stay calm and tamped down her excitement. She was on cloud nine.

Everyone will be envious to see the most eligible bachelor in Ackleton get to his knees to ask for my hand in marriage.

Nicole raised her head to look at Cayden adoringly.

Assuming he'd be proposing to her, Nicole couldn't stop her heart from racing wildly. She gripped the edge of her gown, crumpling the material without noticing it.

However, Cayden's gaze remained cool and indifferent. He gave Nicole a quick look and turned to look at the guests in the ballroom.

Cayden adjusted the microphone to his height and spoke calmly. “Thank you for taking the time to attend my engagement party. I have an announcement to make today.” His voice was deep and magnetic.

Hearing that, Nicole could barely hide her delight.

When she noticed Cayden's right hand reaching into his pocket, her smile widened.

Cayden must be reaching for the diamond ring. We've picked the engagement ring together. The diamond is huge and gorgeous. Most importantly, it is a unique piece.

Nicole's heart raced as she took a deep breath, eagerly awaiting the next moment. Suppressing her excitement, she walked confidently toward Cayden, flashing him an encouraging smile.

To her surprise, Cayden merely stuck his hands in his pockets instead of pulling anything out. That made Nicole disappointed.

Will he ask for my hand in marriage a bit later? I can't wait, though!

Cayden's icy gaze swept over Nicole quickly, causing a chill to run down her spine.

After that, he parted his lips to speak, his voice echoing loudly and clearly to every corner of the ballroom through the microphone.

“Today was supposed to be the day of my engagement to Ms. Nicole Lambert, but I feel the need to be honest. I used to believe that a marriage of convenience is solely about benefits and that love doesn't matter. However, as the day drew near, I began to feel increasingly anxious. I realized that a marriage without love won't bring us happiness. Ms. Lambert is an amazing person. She's kind and comes from a prominent family. Any man would be lucky to have her as a wife. However, after spending time together, I discovered that we have many differences and conflicts that cannot be resolved. The differences have only grown worse over time. To prevent causing any more pain to Ms. Lambert, I have decided to call off our engagement. I'm truly sorry.”

Shocked murmurs arose from the crowd.

Jeffrey nearly passed out in anger. His hand gripping his cane was trembling in rage. What an unfilial grandson!

Allie's expression turned dark as she cursed her son inwardly for acting foolishly.

Meanwhile, Lily was enjoying the scene silently.

William usually looked stern, but his face had now contorted in anger as he shot a furious and unpleasant glare in Cayden's direction, his mood was similar to an approaching thunderstorm.

Claire seethed with anger and disappointment, feeling sorry for her daughter as Cayden had publicly humiliated her. She also held the Moore family responsible for mishandling the situation. Nicole was deeply in love with Cayden, but it seemed that his feelings were not mutual.

Nicole was in utter shock.

Her eyes widened in disbelief and anger, and tears quickly filled her eyes. She stared at Cayden in shock, unable to believe her ears.

Cayden must be joking, right?