Pampered Wife of Xavier

Chapter 12: Ethan's Proposal to Victoria

"I'm leaving now. Take care."

She left with detachment, about to walk out of the door.

"Child, Grandfather will leave better things for you. Don't be sad!"

Richard's aged voice was heard and a helpless sigh came with it.

Arya was startled. Stopping in her steps, she thought about it, then smiled and said,

"No need. I've never thought of getting anything from you guys. I never would've expected that today..."

In the end, she did not continue. She just pulled the door open with a lack of regard and walked out.

She had just stepped out of the room when she heard the bustling clamour and the soft, melodious dance music. Light-hearted peals of laughter came wave after wave.

This liveliness only belonged to them. All she had at that moment was just dismal sorrow...

Arya took in a deep breath, blinked, and then pushed back all of those emotions that were about to leak out. She wanted to turn around and leave immediately, yet upon doing so, she saw Kristina's familiar figure walking towards her. Beside her was a tall, gentle-looking man accompanied by two black-clothed bodyguards.

She smiled coldly before just turning around and walking towards a different direction.

From this end, it was straight to the banquet hall below. She had just walked to the end of the staircase when she heard cheers from below. The dance music suddenly changed to a romantic and soothing light ballad.

Her gaze followed the sounds of the crowd's cheers. This was when she noticed that the crowd that was initially lingering on the dance floor had stopped. At this moment, in the center of the dance floor stood a pair of very dazzling couple — Ethan and Victoria!

Underneath the soft lights, Ethan looked tenderly at Victoria. He slowly reached into his pocket and took out a small, red box. He opened it and bright rainbow rays instantly flickered. He pulled Victoria's hand with his and suddenly knelt down on one knee. He said lovingly,

"Victoria, will you marry me?"

The second Ethan said that, the crowd instantly celebrated and they all shouted with jubilance,

"Say yes! Say yes!"

Victoria was surprised. She could not help but lift a hand to cover her face in disbelief. Her beautiful face was brimming with happiness at this moment as she nodded gladly and was so moved that she wept on the spot.

Ethan then smiled and put the ring on Victoria's finger. Then, he got up to pull her into his embrace. Immediately, the crowd downstairs erupted into a thunderous applause. Ethan could not help but lower his head to plant a kiss on Victoria's lips. Victoria gladly accepted it as her arms gently held onto his neck.

When Arya saw the way their faces brimmed with happiness...

In that instant, she felt too much. She suddenly felt like her eyes had been stabbed with needles. It actually hurt a little and her twinkling eyes immediately dimmed.

However, it was in just that one instance that she took a deep breath and her gaze returned to its usual calmness. She coldly tore her eyes away and abruptly turned around to walk ahead.

"Sis!"

Right at this moment, there was suddenly a surprised cry from below. She already knew whose voice it was without having to hear it.

A cold smile flashed in the corner of Arya's mouth. Neither did she slow down her footsteps, nor did she see the people walking over. She just lowered her head to walk past everyone in huge strides.