Chapter 449 The Fairest of Them All (2/2)

”Hey, that's Marcus Ren. He's the one who built his own business empire - I hear he's just returned from abroad!”

”He's really living up to his reputation! What exceptional talent, and such a distinguished appearance!”

”But who

“Let's go and register our marriage on your birthday!”

Marrying Daniel should have been her best birthday gift, but everything was ruined the moment when she caught him sleeping with another woman on the day before her birthday.

“He’s going to marry that woman! She... was my best friend!”

agne that was offered. She took a nervous sip. She rarely attended these kinds of events, and after all this time, she still felt unsure of how she should behave.

”Are you nervous? Come now, there's no reason for that! Look around, you're the equal of everyone else in this room. Didn't you see how people were staring at you when you came in? I bet they're wondering how someone who wasn't born rich can become the star of the show like that!” Celine teased. Celine was trying hard to put her friend's mind at ease, but she was also telling the truth. Rachel had quickly become the focus of the party.

She had once said that Rachel would be the most radiant person in the room if given the right opportunity. In this moment, Celine felt that she had been totally right.

After marrying Hiram, Rachel had been treated like royalty. Already so mature and independent before, her removal from the trials of everyday life had allowed her to maintain her optimism, and youthful spirit. Her mature side and fun-loving side, rather than conflicting, blended seamlessly to grant Rachel the unique spirit that no one else seemed to possess.

Rachel cast a sidelong glance at her long-time friend and smiled. Then she put the champagne glass on the table and took a deep breath.

Exhausted from having worn heels so long, she was about to ask Celine to come sit with her somewhere, when a journalist appeared from nowhere with a microphone in her hand.

”Good evening, Mrs. Rong! I have to say, you're gorgeous tonight. Do you think I could ask you a few questions?” she asked.

Before Rachel could respond, she started firing questions. ”As we all know, a few days ago, Mr. Rong published a notice in the newspaper, trying to find you. May I ask, what happened there? Was there some kind of problem between the two of you?”

The jarring voice of the journalist immediately drew all eyes back to Rachel.