All Novel Romance
Chapter 1320
Thunderous applause filled the room! Everyone clapped like their lives depended on it. Jules swiped away his tears with the back of his hand and said, "That was so moving." But before he could soak in the moment, a cheeky thought crossed his mind. Grinning, he mused, "Now that Flora and Connor are hitched, maybe we can hit up Mr. Hawkins for some funds when we're strapped for cash, huh? Connor's loaded, after all. Asking for a few billion isn't too much, is it?"
Kaylee watched the couple embrace on stage with a twinge of envy, her eyes brimming with admiration. "Flora, you've got to be happy forever. You deserve the best of everything," she thought.
As for herself, she fluttered her eyelashes like butterfly wings and turned her head, spotting Rafael sitting in a corner. The dim lighting made it hard to read his expression as he silently sipped his drink. This man, shining like the brightest moon in the night sky, might just be out of her reach.
"Hey there, girl," Ray sauntered over to Aisha with a wineglass in hand, his expression teasing. "Feeling a bit envious?" he asked with a playful arch of his brow. "Thinking about tying the knot?"
Aisha shot him a blank look. "What nonsense are you spouting now?" she replied.
"Just for you," Ray grinned wider, unfazed by her reaction. "If Miss Aisha feels like getting married, I'd begrudgingly step up as your groom."
"Buzz off," Aisha said, not bothering to mask her disinterest. But her tone wasn't icy, nor was it warm.
Considering Ray had cut ties with the Brimer family for her, broken off his engagement with Ms. Brigid, and ruffled the Reyes family's feathers, she couldn't say she was moved.
But still, she and Ray weren't from the same world.
"How about a toast?" Ray suggested, raising his glass with a devilishly charming smile.
"No, thanks." Aisha coldly refused and walked away with her wineglass.
Ray watched her leave, a
self-deprecating smile on his lips. He glanced at Connor and Flora, who, were all lovey-dovey on stage, and clicked his tongue. "You did it,
brother. Meanwhile, my laget
even give me the time of day."
What to do? He felt genuinely bummed.
After the wedding, Flora returned to the University of Maple Grove, becoming the youngest dean of its Medical School. Following in Jules' footsteps, she became the new miracle worker in medicine. Connor, being himself, didn't hold back. He was always cooking up nourishing dishes for Flora, trying out new recipes. Less than three months into their marriage, Flora was pregnant.
Raul and Henrik, while playfully calling Connor a beast, were over the moon about becoming a grandfather and uncle.
When the news of Flora's pregnancy reached the top brass at Club 257, they were all abuzz! The boss was pregnant! Were they about to have a future heir?novelbin
Empire Base was equally stirred up!
"My sister-in-law's pregnant?! My brother is something else!" Kruz was thrilled. It hadn't been long since the wedding, and she was already expecting! His big brother was simply incredible!
After the wedding, Connor just wanted to be with his lovely wife, leaving Empire Base in the capable hands of Kruz and Adrian. Having honed their skills over the years, they were no longer the frivolous young men they used to be. "Quick, we've got to head to Austenberg to celebrate! The child in Flora's belly is
the future heir of Empire Base!"
"Yes, yes, yes! We've got to hurry!" Adrian rubbed his hands excitedly. "We can't let the folks from Club 257 beat us to it. The precious little one in my sister's belly is one of ours!"