Perfect CEO
Chapter 217

Chapter 217

When Hector slapped his thighs, Alice shot him a glance and asked, “Hector, what's wrong?”

Seeing that the old man did not stop hitting his own thighs, Alice was scared out of her wits.

“Help, where's the doctor?” she yelled.

Shortly after, they moved to the lounge and could no longer be bothered with any ceremonies.

Alice had initially wanted to go on stage, yet now, she had given up the thought. She only wantedHector to be fine.

Felicia stood next to Patrick, waiting for the emcee to announce their names so that they could go onstage.

Never in her life had she felt so nervous. She kept taking deep breaths.

Although she was not getting married on this day, she would officially carry Patrick's last name after theday was over. The man would belong to her, and she would become the envy of every woman.

Moreover, she would also become the leading lady of the Ashton family, and no one would dare tosnatch her position away. The more she thought about this, the calmer she became.

I can't embarrass myself later. I absolutely can't.

The emcee said excitedly, “Let us invite the future bridal couple on stage!”

Patrick strode onto the stage as Felicia followed hurriedly behind. Suddenly, she twisted her ankle andalmost fell.

Rachelle helped Felicia up and said, “Felicia, be careful.”

“I know,” replied Felicia in an icy tone.

She lifted her dress, raised her chin, then walked onto the stage pridefully.

The couple's appearance made everyone cheer and clap in delight.

The reporters' cameras were facing both of them directly while live-streaming the ceremony to thepublic.

The engagement ceremony was a pivotal event in Avenport. Thus, everyone was looking forward to it,eager to witness it live.

Standing beside Patrick, Felicia looked at his handsome face. However, on such an occasion, Patrickwas not afraid at all. His strong aura was enough to intimidate everyone.

She pursed her lips. I'll make this powerful man submit to me. I'll also make him fall in love with me andtreat me as his one and only.

While the emcee was introducing the couple, Patrick's expression was darkened slightly. At thatmoment, the phone in his pocket rang.

At first, he refused to pick it up. Yet, when he saw that it was the subordinate who followed after

Gwendolyn, he answered the call, pretending as if no one was around.

“What is it?” he asked.

“Mr. Lowen, Ms. Ashton got into a van, but we didn't manage to stop it. I heard from Camille that theloan sharks wanted to collect a debt, so they kidnapped Juliette. Ms. Ashton is cooperating with thembecause she wants to rescue her daughter,” said the voice over the phone.

Patrick's face fell after he heard what his subordinate said. He instructed, “Check their whereabouts. I'llbe there right away.”

Hanging up the phone, Patrick took the microphone from the emcee and said, “The engagement hasbeen canceled. Everyone can stay and feast. Enjoy your meal!”

With that, he walked off the stage. Felicia was stunned. She then quickly came back to her senses andwent after him.

“Patrick, why did you cancel the engagement?” she asked.

She was unable to maintain her composure. All the guests are here. This day should've been my mostglorious day. How did it end up like this? There's no way I'll let him leave; I just can't.

She then quickened her pace, trying to grab Patrick's hand.

However, the footsteps he took were huge, so Felicia failed to catch up to him. On top of that, her highheels were too tall. She accidentally twisted her ankle and fell on the stage.

“Patrick...” she called out to him miserably while stretching her arm out in the direction he was leaving.

Unfortunately, the man did not stop. He left the ballroom with no hesitation.

Tears rolled down Felicia's face. She looked downright pathetic at that moment.

Candace swiftly got on the stage and helped her daughter up. “Fel, are you injured?”

She examined Felicia's body briefly and saw that her daughter's expression was gloomy and grim. Yet,right then, not a single person was willing to step forward to give them a hand.

Only Candace, a mother who truly loved her daughter, would reach out to Felicia.

The latter plunged into her mother's embrace and asked, “Mom, what do I do? He doesn't want to getengaged anymore.”

Despite knowing that the relationship between them was fake and was merely a deal, she was willingto devote herself to it. Hence, she did not understand why Patrick could not hold out a little longer.