Chapter 25:Adorned with diamonds

The day went pretty fast and night came. Tomorrow was the engagement party. Avery couldn't sleep as her mind kept wondering to the engagement. The day went by pretty fast that she had nothing doing. All she did that day was some dancing style and some Manicure and pedicure.

She was pacing back and forth in her room. After a while, she decided to take a walk round the mansion. She left her room and went downstairs until her eyes fell on olive doing something suspicious. She wanted to mind her business but something in her urged her to figure out her plan. She was acting suspicious. So she followed Olive out of the mansion and hud behind the water fall so she could figure out her plan. But she saw nothing and only see her enter the car as she sped off.

Avery shook her head and went back inside to sleep; to prepare for tomorrow. That night, Olive and Becky met at a bar. They were drinking as usual. So what's your plan? Olive asked. Uhm, I can't tell you until tomorrow. By the way, when is the engagement party? Becky asked.

Tomorrow night. Olive replied and Becky smiled knowing fully well that, that time was a perfect time for her to activate her plan. The girls drank and gisted.

The next morning,it was a bright and shining morning. The sun was spreading it's wings like a bird over the sky. Avery woke up as early as possible. It was as if she wanted this to end on time. Today was the day she was going to meet with the rest of the family. She hoped and prayed that they accept her. She thought as she got down from the bed. She went to have her bath while the maids came to clean the room. Avery couldn't find Nina. Her only friend she could talk to and that can calm her beating heart down. She was feeling nervous to death. As she was in her room, the woman from yesterday walked in with two girls.

Avery knew that it was already time. Time for her to prepare for her engagement. She thought as her heart raced faster than before. Meanwhile, the engagement party invitation was being shared to the most prominent and richest family of NYC. So everyone who hadn't seen the smiths family in person wouldn't miss this chance of seeing the most proud and influential billionaire family. Some of them even wants to go In other to see the hottest but heartless billionaire himself. James Smith.

The woman helped Avery Wear her cream colored ball gown.

The dress was a stunning cream colored ball gown adorned with diamonds in a way that made Avery exude a high pitch of luxury and romance. The bodice of the dress was fitted on her body in a perfect way that brought out her curves.

The bodice was adorned with intricate diamond embroidery, with delicate vines and flowers crafted from tiny diamonds that shimmer and sparkle in the light. The neckline was high and rounded framing the face and emphasizing her beauty. She was so beautiful that any eyes that stared at her will immediately fall for her. Her beauty was radiating so much. Her black wavy long hair was curled in a beautiful way. They helped her with her make up. Bit it was filled with simplicity. She wore her black heels and held her cream colored purse.

The woman escorted her downstairs as she descended the stairs slowly. The party was taking place in the smith ball room. Guests were slowly filing the hall. They all couldn't wait to see the billionaire new wife. Even the Will family came. As the guests filled up the hall, All eyes turned to the stairs as their mouth gaped opened in total awe.

Avery slowly walked down the stairs as she went to stand in the middle. She was the centre of attention and attraction. There were both good and bad murmurs. Some began to say,

"Oh my, is she not the contracted wife???"

"OMG! Is she the contracted wife that was used as a pay back for the huge amount of money her father owed?" Another one said mocking her.

More murmurs kept coming and Avery felt her head spin. She felt shocked, a variety of emotions. Confusion, pain, shock and fear were all etched on her face. She was at the verge of breaking down but she stood still with a calm face.

"By the way, where is her husband?"

I guess he can't marry her. She is a payback. Another spat. Avery closed her eyes to stop the lurked tears threatening to fall.

Meanwhile, Olive and Becky were watching the scene from upstairs. What's your next plan? Olive asked as she sipped the juice. Watch out!Becky smiled as she watch how the guests insult Avery. Who would come to her rescue?

Who would save her from the multitude of insults.

Enough!! Mrs Smith yelled. Why ? Avery mum asked sharply. You called off my daughter alliance with your sin so you could marry her. .... She pointed at Avery.

So you could marry her to your son. How could you? Avery mum said sharply. You all , this girl standing right here is a thief. Mrs will spat.

Avery finally opened her eyes and decided to defend herself from this fools that are speaking bad of her.

Please stop!!! Avery yelled loudly and everyone became silent. I am not here because I want to. I was forced to. Please stop accusing me. She said finally. But that seemed to riled Mrs willed up.

Oh really! My daughter was shot because of you. And You are here saying, we are insulting you. You must be stupid. Avery mum said coldly. Avery stared back at her mum. No her new enemy.

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Nina was standing outside, she was waiting for him. The man she loves. She had wanted to complimented Avery dress. She wanted to stand by her but she had forgotten because she got a call from him. And she was waiting for him.