The Untouchable Ex Wife by Mizuki Sei

Chapter 2278

Renee was done getting ready.

As her closest friend, Leia came to North City with Liam immediately.

The engagement ceremony was held in a magnificent hall of a top hotel. The guests arrived one by one and chatted among themselves. It was a luxurious and grand scene.

"Ren, I'm sorry I'm late!" Leia arrived at the hotel suite where Renee was waiting. She put her hands together to express her apology. "It's Liam's fault! He was out of his mind and insisted on not coming here, but I forced him to and took some time. Please don't be mad at me!"

"Silly, I won't be mad at you. Plus, this ceremony doesn't carry much meaning. The Baldwin family just needs this as an assurance. It doesn't matter even if you're absent."

Renee looked indifferent and was not at all happy and eager like a bride-to-be.

The engagement ceremony was held to announce to the world about the relationship between her and Renee. In all honesty, Renee was resistant to it. She did not want her family or friends to attend, either.

"I told you. This ceremony isn't simple. She's used as a tool, and nd I don't want to help them make it happen." Liam crossed his arms and looked annoyed.

He was more sensitive than Leia and could tell why the Baldwin family did such a thing given how grand the ceremony was. The ceremony gave him an uncomfortable vibe as if they were trying to force Renee to say yes.

He had always admired Renee, but she was forced to get married to someone. He was annoyed with the Baldwin family's plot and disappointed in Renee.

"Liam, today is Ren's engagement ceremony. Can you please watch your tongue? You make it sound like Ren is about to risk her life. Why did you say that?"

Leia glared at Liam with displeasure before taking hold of Renee's arm.

"Ren, don't take him seriously! He's out of his mind and can't say nice things. I've already taught him a lesson while coming here, but he didn't recognize his mistake. I'm so mad!"

"No, Liam's right. This ceremony is just for show. You don't have to take it seriously." Renee calmly adjusted her red coral earrings as if she were an actress about to perform. She calmly said, "Just take it as a gathering."

"Sure." Defeated, Leia hugged Renee. "Have you made up your mind to announce your marriage? You don't seem that eager or happy. Why force yourself to do such a thing?"

Renee raised her brows and replied calmly, "I'm not, but I'm not that eager."

Liam was leaning against the wall, silent. Finally, he could not help but ask coldly, "Then why did you agree to such a thing?"

Renee exposed the reason why she chose to marry Justin. "I just want to have a steady and calm life. I want to be myself."

"Then you can marry whoever you want! You don't have to get married and settle down in such a far place. If worse comes to worst...." After a pause, Liam joked, "You can take me as a replacement!"

When he suggested that, everyone felt awkward.