Her Return, His Regret

Days came and went and finally, the day of Ryan and Ivy's engagement ceremony had arrived.

Lora, dressed in a black evening dress with cut-outs on the sides of her waist, walked into the lavishly decorated hall with Jason by her side.

"Are you sure about this? I know I accepted this invitation on your behalf but if you don't want to be here, we can leave," Jason remarked, looking down at Lora.

Lora shook her head and said, "It's fine... Since you had accepted the invitation already, it wouldn't look good if you went back on your word."

Jason smiled and nodded, his heart resting when he saw how indifferent Lora looked.

As soon as Lora entered the hall, the guests couldn't help but whisper about her. After all, she had been in a scandal where people shipped her and Ryan together. Seeing her attend Ryan's engagement was shocking to some.

"Isn't she shameless? She almost stole Miss Williams' fiance and still has the audacity to attend her engagement ceremony."

"Can you imagine? Perhaps she's here to cause trouble for the couple. It looks like Mr Kingsley wasn't serious about her after all."

"That's men for you... it was just lust. They always return to the women they truly love."

When Ivy saw Lora and heard what others were saying about her, her lips turned into a smug smile.

She was sparkling tonight with a shimmering sapphire blue gown that looked like a copy of the one Lora had worn during the launch party. Ivy had seen the way Ryan looked at Lora when she wore that dress and this time, she didn't want anyone to outshine her at her own engagement ceremony.

"Lora, Jason, you came!" Ivy exclaimed excitedly like they were the best of friends as she wheeled herself to them. "I'm so glad you decided to be a part of my big day."

Lora smiled politely but she didn't bother to respond to Ivy.

Ivy's smile froze, however, she didn't mind. Lora's reaction just proved to her that she was jealous.

"Are you happy for me, Lora? I'm marrying the most outstanding man in the city. Ryan is every woman's dream and he chose me to be Mrs Kingsley," Ivy remarked in a taunting voice.

"Congratulations," Lora said indifferently. She shared a knowing look with Jason who led her away, leaving Ivy fuming at Lora's lack of reaction.

'Why isn't she pissed? I got the man!' Ivy hissed in her mind, feeling unsatisfied.

At the same time, Jason and Lora walked towards the dessert table. Jason glanced at Lora and offered, "You mentioned being hungry earlier. Let me get you something."

As he said that, he picked a plate and placed a piece of cheesecake on it before giving it to Lora.

Lora glanced at Jason and shook her head, saying, "I'm sorry, I don't eat cheesecake. I'm allergic."

Jason's eyes widened. "Oh no... I'm sorry, my love. I didn't know."

He placed the cheesecake back and got some fruits instead, saying, "It seems there's a lot that I need to know about you."

"We can know more about each other as time goes by," Lora remarked.

As they chatted and smiled at each other, Ryan who stood in the distance was watching their interaction, anger flaring through him. When he saw Lora refuse the cheesecake, he frowned.

Is she also allergic to cheesecake?

He recalled how Larisa got sick when she ate cheesecake for his sake once. That was when he found out she was allergic to cheesecake.

How come both of them are allergic to cheesecake? They also have the same birthmark too...

Ryan kept staring at Lora and saw how happy she seemed. His stomach churned with jealousy.

He couldn't help himself and approached her.

"Lora, I didn't expect you to come to the ceremony," Ryan remarked, glancing at Lora and noticing how beautiful she looked in the black gown.

It was like she looked good in any outfit. She was perfect in every which way.

Lora rolled her eyes upon seeing Ryan. They had just gotten rid of Ivy and now Ryan followed them. 'Here we go again. Seems this couple likes to make trouble for me.' She glanced at him and replied, "Your fiancee invited me and there's no reason for me not to attend."

Smiling at him, she uttered, "Congratulations. I wish you happiness."

Ryan's jaw clenched in anger. Lora didn't seem to care that he was marrying another woman and it irked him.

""Lora-"

"Mr Kingsley, what a great event you've arranged here. Congratulations on your engagement," Jason chipped in to get Ryan's attention from Lora.

Ryan glared at Jason but he didn't respond to his remark.

Jason didn't mind. He smiled and said, "Your bride looks beautiful today... I'm also looking forward to getting married to Lora. I hope you come and support us. Is that ok, Lora? Would you like Mr Kingsley to attend our wedding?"

Lora smiled and played along, "No problem. He's invited."

Ryan's jaw tightened and he clenched his hands into fists. The thought of Lora marrying Jason didn't sit well with him.

Glancing at Jason, he leaned over

and whispered, "I don't know who the fuck you are or where you,

from But I don't trust you. // Came

I

out who you are soon."

He pulled back but Jason's face did nothing to betray his emotions. Grabbing a glass of wine from the table, Jason raised it to Ryan and said, "All the best."

Ryan gave the couple one last glance before turning and leaving angrily.

"What did he tell you?" Lora asked.

Jason looked at her and smiled before saying, "Nothing important. He's just jealous of us."

Meanwhile, Ivy saw how Ryan

couldn't help himself but approach Lora even at their engagement ceremony. The way his gaze

lingered on her even though she wore a simple black dress ignited a spark of jealousy in Ivy's heart.

'Damn you, Lora! I hate you! I hate your face!' She hissed in her mind.

She looked at Lora viciously before pulling out her phone and sending out a text.