My Billionaire Husband

After Peter left, the representatives of other affluent families stood up to bid their farewells as well.

No one dared to offend Leo after witnessing what had happened to Peter.

Indeed, they even greeted the Fords with smiles plastered on their faces before taking their leave.

This left William rather puzzled. Usually, these people would not even bother looking at him.

The ironic thing was that the person who caused this scene was the one that his wife and daughter disdained above all others.

William turned around and discovered that Leo was gone.

Just as he was about to look for him, he heard his wife’s sharp voice.

“He’s gone. Why waste time looking for him? If you’re that free, you might as well think about how we can secure the partnership with Atlas Beauty.”

The mention of the partnership with Atlas Beauty made William frown as well. “I’ll find a way to get it done. You should stay put, and not cause trouble.”

“Me? Causing trouble?”

His words pissed her off.

“Are you blind? Your darling son is just riding on someone else’s coattails! The powerful one is the woman protecting him! What does it have to do with him? Are you going to pin your hopes on him? Forget it!”

Rebecca put her hands on her hips and added sarcastically, “It’s a good thing I asked Caroline to introduce herself to a few rich scions beforehand.”

She waved towards her daughter who was currently engaged in conversation with someone.

Caroline soon approached with a well-dressed man holding a glass of red wine.

“Mom,” Caroline said.

“Yes, dear.” Rebecca’s face became full of smiles at once, asking, “Are you getting along well with Mr. O’Brien?”

“Very well,” Caroline answered, looking at the handsome man next to her with a smile. “He’s so witty and open-minded. Great husband material, I’d say!”

Rebecca grinned from ear to ear when she heard this. “Then we should all get to know each better in the future.”

The O’Brien’s were not as influential as four biggest families, but they were still one of the first-rate families in Emerdale.

Most importantly, the O’Brien’s made their wealth through their entertainment business and they had a certain say in the entertainment industries of Sallton, Winham, and New Queensland.

Dwayne O’Brien knew what they were thinking, but did not point it out. He nodded at Rebecca and said, “I’ve heard about it from Caroline. It’s not a big problem.”

“Really?”

Rebecca became even happier. “Great! Of all the strapping young lads here, my darling daughter took a liking to you at first glance.”

“Mom!” Caroline blushed, her voice sounding coquettish.

Dwayne smiled. “I’ll check out the celebrity endorsement business later. And by the way, my father would like it if we can meet to discuss business sometime in the future.”

“Of course!” Rebecca was overjoyed.

After sending Dwayne off, she immediately cast a sidelong glance at her husband. “See that? Dwayne will help us with the celebrity endorsement for the Atlas product. You have to put me and Caroline in charge of our partnership with them.”

William snorted and glanced at Rebecca. “You might as well escort your daughter down the aisle while you’re at it!”Ccontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.

He then turned around and left.

“Hey, what do you mean, I’m selling my daughter? Explain yourself!”

Upset, Rebecca began to cuss.

However, she had no choice but to keep her to herself, since her husband had already left.

“Mom, Dad said we should go home. Let’s go,” said Caroline.

“Not now! Now that we’ve solved the celebrity endorsement issue, we have to tell Miss Henderson about it right away,” Rebecca said with a darkened expression. “And this is a good chance for us to get to know her better. We have to make full use of this opportunity. Or do you really want to let that piece of trash take over this project?”

These words made sense, but Caroline still hesitated for a moment. “But, it’s Miss Henderson’s big day today. Should we really discuss this with her now?”

“What’s wrong with a little chat? It’s not going to take long.”

“All right then.”

Thus, Caroline and her mother walked toward the VIP suite together.

Oceania completed its two-hour sail and stopped at the dock, allowing the wedding guests to disembark.

Meanwhile, a man was standing with his hands clasped behind his back in the most luxurious presidential suite on the ship, taking in a panoramic view of the scene below.

“Is Emilia asleep yet?”

Leo made an abrupt turn-around and looked at Lydia, who had already changed into her professional attire.

Even a formal suit looked form-fitting and stylish on her.

“Yeah,” she replied calmly, taking a seat on the sofa.

“I see…”

Leo nodded and closed the window.

“Did you arrange all this?”

Lydia stood up from the sofa and looked at him with an inquiring gaze.

He nodded but said nothing.

“How much did you spend on it all, exactly?” she asked, her eyes flickering with emotion.

Leo smiled, knowing what she was about to say next.

He went up to Lydia and looked at her delicate face. “This is only part of what’s to come. What I owe you is something that I’ll never be able to fully repay in my lifetime. But I’ll use everything at my disposal to make it up to you.”

“Are you doing all this just to repay some debt that you think you owe me?”

Lydia’s expression became displeased. She said in a somewhat disappointed and frustrated tone, “If it weren’t for that kidnapping, we might never have met at all.”

“Yes, we wouldn’t have met if it weren’t for that kidnapping.”

The look in Leo’s eyes changed. Thinking of the kidnapping five years ago, his expression turned cold. “Why were you kidnapped back then?”

This was what he was more concerned about.

It was a mysterious group of men in black who had kidnapped them both at the same time. That was how they ended up meeting.

His kidnapping might have been Kate Lawson’s doing, but why would they kidnap Lydia?

Money was unlikely to be the motive. He had a feeling that Lydia’s past was a deep mystery.

His question plunged Lydia into silence.

“Some business conflict, I suppose,” Lydia replied, making a speculation that even she was not very certain about.

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

“Who is it?”

Lydia’s train of thought was interrupted out of nowhere, and her face darkened. She did not like being interrupted when she was deep in thought.

Rachel’s cautious voice came from outside the door.

“Miss Henderson, it’s Rebecca and Caroline Ford from Virgil Corporation. They said they have something to discuss with you.”

“Didn’t I say that I don’t want to disturbed tonight? Tell them to leave!” Lydia said angrily, her expression turning cold.

“Yes, Miss Henderson…”

Startled, Rachel left the suite in a hurry, for fear of hearing something she should not have.

She had just left when she saw Caroline and her mother waiting outside the suite door with smiles on their faces.

“Miss Ward, is Miss Henderson free to-” Rebecca greeted her with a smile, but before she could finish speaking, a furious Rachel shouted at her.

“Where’s your sense of propriety? Can’t you see it’s this woman’s wedding day!”