novelxo Chapter 23
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Clarissa had been eagerly anticipating her wedding, and finally, the big day had arrived. She sat in frc excitement.
She adjusted the diamond crown on her head and pretended to be bothered, saying, “Oh, this crowr Her bridesmaids, who had just changed into their dresses and were not entirely thrilled with them, ul Clarissa basked in the compliments, feeling even more pleased. She could not
help but glance at her bridesmaids and blurt out, “Oh my goodness, how did you all gain so much w That one sentence managed to offend the entire bridesmaid squad, and their faces fell in unison. The While Clarissa had been picky about her wedding dress, the bridesmaids’ dresses seemed like they h fashioned pink dresses looked quite tacky, and their quality was subpar. The most troublesome thinc fitting. Even on a very slender person, they would make them. appear bulkier.
Once the bridesmaids put on these dresses, they instantly regretted it. They all looked terribly unattr and throw them right in Clarissa’s face.
Although Clarissa had invited them to be a part of her wedding, saying things like “You're all my bes Clarissa had simply invited them as accessories to highlight her
own beauty.
Clarissa was not entirely satisfied with her makeup and told the makeup artist, “My skin. looks too pz 1/6
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so nice.”
One of the bridesmaids, who struggled daily with redness in her face, could not help but mutter a cu breath, “Darn it! It is just getting married. What's the big deal? I wish you would marry again!”
In the makeup room, the bridesmaids remained silent while Clarissa continued her monologue, lost i "A woman in a wedding dress is truly the most beautiful sight. It's a shame we can only get married « “Mr. Males!”
Clarrisa's contemplative thoughts were interrupted by a wave of greetings. Clarissa bit her tongue ar Marc, putting on a cheerful smile. “Hi, Marc!”
Just moments ago, Clarissa was still boasting, and now she suddenly began to feign being a gentle a Marc, dressed in a perfectly
tailored white suit, looked like a nobleman straight out of a medieval painting. The bridesmaids’ eye: indignant.
Marc approached Clarissa, his concern evident. “Are you ready? Can you handle it physically?” Clarissa's eyes sparkled as she spoke with an affected, overly sweet tone, “I'm fine. I'm not as delicate and-—
down look at Marc. “My man looks the most handsome in anything he wears. Marc, I'm about to bec Clarissa’s friends chimed in playfully, “So, what are your plans for tonight? Tell us your
secret!”
“Stop it! Don't bring up those
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forward to living with you. Just imagine, I'll be helping
you with your ties every morning, making breakfast, and waving goodbye to you with a smile as you head to work. We'll spend countless happy moments together.”
Marc's previously mild expression suddenly changed, and a strange emotion washed over
his face. He heard a faint but familiar voice in his ears.
“Marc, don’t move. Let me change your clothes.”
“Marc, don't worry. As long as you keep up with your rehabilitation, you'll definitely be able to stand “Marc, are you done with work? I've prepared lots of dishes, including grilled shrimp and
roast beef. Your favorites!”
“Marc, please don't ignore me.”
A pile of snacks was scattered across the coffee table, and Pearl sat cross—
legged on the couch, absentmindedly tearing open a bag of chips. She stared at the screen with a bl Hubert, observing Pearl growing agitated to the point of seeking solace in junk food, could not help "You
don't understand,” Pearl replied, taking the remote and cranking up the volume. She spoke with a co else?”
Hubert pursed his lips and then picked up his phone to send a message to a WhatsApp group called Homewrecker Alliance.”
Hubert: [Pearl insists on watching the live broadcast of the wedding, and I can't stop her.” What shot Quentin: [Why should you stop her? Let her see how we're helping her get revenge!]
Henry: [Live broadcast? I thought Marc didn't invite the media.
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Hubert: [Pearl's hacking—skills are top—
notch. There's no system in the world she can't infiltrate. She can watch any surveillance feed she wa
Quentin: [You're useless!]
Noah: [Alright, knock it off. If Pearl wants to watch, just let her. She's
been fond of Marc for so many years. Perhaps seeing
this with her own eyes is what she needs to truly move on]
Oliver: [Proceed as planned.]
The sky over Machodean remained gloomy all day, with thick, ominous clouds threatening to unleas The wedding was held at the Wonder Grand Hotel, a property owned by the Males Group. The invite represented, but the Males family was conspicuously absent.
Guests observed the still-
vacant main table and whispered to each other, “None of the Males family members have shown up. “Marc's grandfather didn’t approve of this marriage. Haven't you heard about the long- standing feu "A marriage without the elders’ support is hanging by a thread. But I heard this is Mr. Males’ second “It was all over the internet a few days ago. Supposedly, he married a girl from a small, unknown fam hush. Probably a rural girl. How could she be compared to Clarissa Santos?”
"What's wrong with a rural girl? Everyone's ancestors come from the countryside. My grandfather wa are now. How dare you look down on
rural folks!”
As a few guests chatted away, they were suddenly sprayed with saliva. They turned to see a handson dressed young man.
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Hubert, who was watching the video where
a young man was about to engage in a fight, chuckled and asked Pearl, “Who's this kid?"
Pearl replied, “Caleb Males, Marc's cousin. His dad is Christopher Males.”
"Oh, so he's Marc's cousin. That's interesting,” Hubert remarked with curiosity. “It's rare for
someone from the Males family to stand up for you.”
Pearl shot him a look. “I get along well with the Males family, aside from Marc. Everyone
likes me!”
Saying it out loud, even she felt
a pang in her heart. The one person she wanted to like her just happened to be the one who did not her.
Pearl gave a bitter smile.
Caleb was pulled to the main table by his sister, his handsome
face filled with frustration. “Sis, have you forgotten how good Pearl was to us? Do you support Marc “I haven't forgotten!” Amanda Males
struggled to control Caleb. “But Marc and Pearl are already divorced. Regardless of how much we do Caleb kicked the table in anger. “Marc is just ungrateful and heartless! I told Pearl before, not to be s her advice, told her to make a scene, threw a tantrum with Marc, or be a little coquettish, but she ne Amanda sighed softly. “Divorce might not be a bad thing
for Pearl. Instead of trying to please a man who doesn't love her, she should find a man who truly cal "Where are you going to find someone like that? Marc is great in every way. He is just blind, hmph!” Hubert watched the video, finding it entertaining. Caleb's furious outburst was oddly
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He grinned slyly, coming
up with a new idea, and sent a message on his phone. Soon, the bodyguards stationed at the entran