Chapter 128: Chapter 128

He knew that Charles Sharp confessed to Lucy Eaton during their meal that day.

But he didn’t know the specifics.

He didn’t expect Charles would actually say he could wait for her.

And she really, as he thought, reserved a place for Charles Sharp in her heart.

What if Charles had confessed earlier? Would she have chosen him?

Is she regretting it?

Regretting marrying him?

Jacob Green thought he treated her well, that he didn’t mistreat her, but to his surprise, his deep love was insignificant to her.

That night, Lucy Eaton didn’t come home to sleep, and Jacob Green only fell into a deep drunken sleep at three in the morning.

He slept until nine in the morning, woke up with a splitting headache, and there were still no messages or missed calls from her.

Is she determined that he would give in first?

Jacob Green forced himself to harden his heart, determined not to back down first this time.

In fact, that’s exactly what he did.

From this day on, the couple began to live separately.

Lucy Eaton didn’t call him or come home, and he didn’t contact her either.

This worried James Foster and the others.

But the couple themselves weren’t worried at all, going about their lives unaffected.

This continued until June 6th.

The big weddings of Charles Sharp and Sophie Bennett, as well as Flora Palmer and Arthur Bennett, took place.

Early that morning, Lucy Eaton went to the airport to fly with James Foster to Northriver City for the wedding.

Even though the wedding of the eldest grandson of the Sharp Clan should be held in Ningham according to tradition, due to the other wedding being at the Presidential Mansion on the same day, this wedding had to be held there.

Lucy wore a pink off-shoulder dress and white crystal sandals with heels of about seven or eight centimeters. She carried a white clutch with black stripes and entered the Presidential Mansion with James Foster, following their parents.

It was her second time entering the Presidential Mansion, and she couldn’t help but want to leave as soon as she entered, perhaps because she had a bit of a shadow here.

But she had to wait until after the luncheon.

Sitting in the seats for viewing the ceremony, due to Lucy’s presence, James Foster also sat in the very front row.

Everyone arrived with extraordinary punctuality, and soon all the guests were present.

At ten o’clock, the wedding ceremony officially began.

At the sight of Charles Sharp, James Foster quietly exclaimed to Lucy beside him, "Isn’t the tie he’s wearing the gift you gave him on his birthday?"

Lucy Eaton noticed as well and was momentarily at a loss for words.

At James’s exclamation, she turned her head following his gaze and saw that Jacob Green was sitting right behind them!

He obviously heard what they had said earlier.

James Foster wished he could tear his mouth off, offering Jacob a sheepish smile before turning his head away.

Lucy’s gaze fell on Charles Sharp, who was standing there, and he was also looking at her. Perhaps noticing her new husband’s unusual demeanor, Sophie also glanced over, and upon seeing Lucy, Sophie’s face darkened halfway instantly.

She followed the news, especially anything related to Charles, even searching online.

She knew Lucy Eaton was the one linked with Charles in rumors.

Faced with the opinions online, she was already cautious, and now seeing them in person, her suspicion that these two harbored feelings for each other was confirmed in her heart.

Quietly, she positioned Lucy as a rival in love.

The wedding ceremony lasted over an hour before it concluded.

Afterward came the luncheon.

Jackson Baker and Liora Hughes sat at a table with the President and First Lady.

Meanwhile, Lucy and James Foster were seated at another table.

Quite unfortunately, they ended up at a table with Jacob Green and Emma Bennett.

Lucy was seated to Emma Bennett’s right, with Jacob Green directly opposite her.

"Your Highness, why isn’t Nick serving you today?"

"Aside from those serving dishes, no other servants are allowed inside." Emma Bennett replied.

Lucy understood then and noticed the guiding cane placed beside him.

When the dishes were served, she reported the names of the dishes to Emma Bennett and carefully asked what he wished to eat.

Understanding her intention, Emma didn’t refuse her offer.

Consequently, Lucy frequently picked food for him, which only made her actions sting more in Jacob’s eyes.

She didn’t say a word to him, yet picked food for another man; did she see him, her husband, as a mere decoration?

Midway through the meal, the newlyweds began their toasts.

When it was Charles Sharp and Sophie’s turn, Sophie seemed half-intentionally friendly, smiling as she said, "I’ve long heard of the Prime Minister’s daughter’s renowned beauty, and meeting you today, Miss Eaton, you are indeed quite beautiful, even more so than I. I toast to you."

Lucy Eaton raised her glass and stood, "Your Highness must be joking; how could my looks compare to yours? I am far from your equal, Your Highness."

After speaking, she clinked her glass with Sophie’s and drank it down in one go.

Though Sophie wore a smile, there was no warmth in her eyes, "Miss Eaton, no need to be so modest. Please come to my room after the meal; I have some questions I’d like to discuss with you personally."

This invitation held quite a significant implication.

After saying this, Sophie turned to Jacob Green, "Mr. Green, thank you for attending my wedding today, I toast to you as well."

Jacob Green followed the etiquette and returned the toast.

Only after the toasts were completed and Charles Sharp and Sophie withdrew to the rest area did Charles ask, "What sort of questions are you going to ask Lucy Eaton after the meal?"

"It’s just between us women; no need for you to know."

"She is my friend. If you make things difficult for her, then you’ll be going against me."

Sophie gave a sudden smile, "How do you know I’d make things difficult for her?"

"Don’t think I don’t know what you’re thinking."

"What am I thinking? What could I possibly be thinking?" Sophie couldn’t help but get a bit angry, "Is this your attitude towards your newlywed wife?"

"Our marriage is an alliance, a transaction. We should treat each other with respect and courtesy like guests. If we can’t manage that, I hope you will at least abide by our family rules. Though you’re the President’s daughter, now that you are married to me, you must adhere to the Sharp Clan’s regulations. Regarding those rules, I’ll provide you with a copy when we return to Ningham for you to thoroughly read."

"Charles Sharp, you..." She didn’t expect him to speak so bluntly, especially on their wedding day!

She had heard that Charles Sharp was mature and gentlemanly, yet he regarded her as nothing more than a bargaining chip, not a real wife. Read complete version only at NoveIＦire.net

Realizing he wouldn’t listen further and left directly, Sophie was quite angry.

She became more convinced in her heart that Charles and Lucy Eaton were definitely not just ordinary friends. As for why he married her instead of Lucy, she hadn’t known initially, but seeing Lucy changed that.

When Sophie directly inquired about her relationship with Charles, Lucy straightforwardly replied, "I’m a married woman; does Your Highness really think there could be anything between Charles and me?"

"Of course." Lucy frankly told her, "Charles and I are merely friends, nothing more for Your Highness to ponder over."

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