The Announcement

Ava wrapped her body in the quilt, turned on the lamp beside her, and immediately the room glowed with faint orange light. She got up from the bed and looked at Oliver, who was coming towards her with a wide smile on his face and an evening gown in his hand. Looking at his bright smile her face was also full of smiles.

"Put it on and let's go down to celebrate Grandpa's birthday." Oliver put the dress on the bed and gently wrapped his hand around Ava's waist, love was flowing from his eyes.

"OK." Ava's eyes were shining as she nodded with a smile.

Oliver helped Ava put on the evening gown. Compared with the one Oliver torn into pieces, this dress was much more dignified and magnificent. She looked even more beautiful now.

Oliver took Ava to the bathroom so that she could touch up her makeup, their lovemaking messed up her styled hair so Oliver helped loosen the hair and comb it. Then he looked at her through the mirror and held her from behind.

Ava looked at him and suddenly felt very confident she smiled sweetly and said, "Oliver, if you are with me, I'm not afraid of anything."

Oliver smiled wider and kissed her hair. "Let's go."

Oliver and Ava came downstairs hand in hand, they already knew that it would cause a commotion at the party but they didn't care.

When the people around them saw Oliver and Ava together holding hands they all thought they were seeing things, all eyes were on them with open mouths. The people who were talking about how perfect Kiara and Oliver were together a while ago suddenly changed their opinion and thought Ava and Oliver looked more harmonious together and they became the talk of the party in a minute.

"Hey, wasn't that women came with Liam to the party?"

"Yes, why is she holding hands with Oliver?"

"I think they are in love, look at Oliver, have you ever seen him smile like that around Kiara?"

"I must say, they do look good together."

"What a lucky woman."

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Everyone at the party was actually shocked because they have never seen Oliver smile and laugh like that before, they were used to his cold attitude.

Liam looked in the direction from where Ava and Oliver were coming, his eyes instantly darken. When he couldn't find Ava he already guessed that Oliver must have taken her away from the party but he didn't expect them to come back hand in hand. Moreover, Ava was wearing a different dress, so he could guess what had happened between them. Liam was very angry and his eyes were fixed on Oliver.

Erika looked at them like it was normal, she actually expected this to happen maybe not at this party but she knew they will eventually reconcile. After she talked to Sam the other day she realized that Ava was actually innocent and she only loves Oliver not Sam so she thought it would be a matter of time before they get back together.

Ella was more shocked than anyone at the party because she knew, Oliver was rebelling against Charles by coming back to the party with Ava holding her hand. Looks like he really likes Ava very much. Ella turned to Charles but she couldn't see any emotion on his face he looked completely indifferent, which was making her even more anxious about what was coming.

Oliver couldn't wait anymore, he wanted to announce his relationship with Ava as soon as possible so Ava wouldn't have to suffer anymore. Although Oliver had very little confidence that his grandparents would agree, but he still would like to try. As long as his grandparents liked and accepted Ava, everything will be fine. He also wanted to take the opportunity of all these famous people being in here to make it public.

Kiara's face was unsightly, she looked at Ava with so much hatred and anger in her eyes that if she could, she would kill her then and there. 'What a bitch! Didn't she just promise to stay away from Oliver? Is that what she calls "staying away"?' However, she kept her calm and already made a decision to ruin Ava's reputation in the upper-class and in front of the Knights. Kiara took the opportunity of the distraction and slipped away from there. She will make Ava suffer a thousand times more tonight.

Oliver calmly led Ava to Charles and Elizabeth and stood in front of Charles, then he said in a firm tone, "Grandpa and grandma, let me introduce you. This is Ava Green, my girlfriend."

Although everyone at the party was shocked but Charles was very calm, he was a wise man and he has already seen through Oliver's mind when he was embarrassing Ava in front of everyone. So he actually expected this to happen, his only regret was that the Knight family and Anderson family wouldn't be able to bind by a marriage that he dreamt of. However, he couldn't force his only grandson to marry against his will so he has no other choice but to accept it. Besides, he actually liked the girl very much so he was willing to compromise.

Elizabeth was shocked too but she also liked Ava the moment she saw her. She thought, Ava looked very intelligent and generous and she matched with Oliver very well. However, she also had the same trouble in her heart as Charles. They have been talking about Oliver and Kiara's marriage since they were a child, now this will break Kiara's heart and might also break the relationship between the two families. It's really a troublesome problem.

Elizabeth broke the terrible silence at the party and asked with a smile, "Isn't Miss Green Liam's girlfriend?"

"No, grandma she is not, actually it's all a misunderstanding, I'll explain it later. Ava and I had an argument and we had some trouble but now we sorted things out and I want to announce my relationship with Ava. Also, I would like to ask for your permission to marry her." Oliver's face was illuminated by a bright light and his eyes were shining like a star. There was no doubt in his sincerity.

Marry her!

Charles was still silent. He just stared at Oliver and Ava. If he gives the permission right now it will be a slap to Kiara's face so he was hesitating. Thinking about Kiara he looked around and frowned when he couldn't see her.

Suddenly midnight bell started to ring followed by fireworks but no one had the mood to enjoy that, their focus was on Oliver and Charles. Everyone was aware of Charles's wish about marrying Oliver to Kiara. So they all wondered if the Old man would agree, after all the Anderson's and Knights were family friends for years.