"Duke Leng, how could you do this to me? You abandoned me and married her because she belongs to a rich family. You are heartless! I have been kept in the dark. I have waited so long for your proposal, expecting you to marry me one day. I am such a fool!" Rachel's voice grew louder as everyone present at the wedding could hear her accuse Duke of abandoning her. They glanced at the bridegroom, whispering among themselves.
"Rachel, what are you talking about? Don't you think you change your reasoning too quickly? You said I married Duke for his fortune, and now you are saying Duke abandoned you because of my wealth. Come on, which excuse do you want to stick with? Be clear. Or perhaps, you have a third story for back-up? Why not narrate it to us? Oh! Why don't you tell everyone about how you left your home and went to a remote land to marry a rich man for his money? We'd feel humble at your generosity if you share that story with us." Belinda cast a sidelong gaze at Rachel, taunting her. As a woman, Belinda was ashamed of Rachel's behavior today. She did not understand how Rachel's mind worked. Didn't she feel sorry at all?
"Belinda Shangguan, what are you talking about? You are claiming I married a man for his wealth? Don't try to put false accusations on me!" As Rachel listened to her long tirade, she realized Belinda was about to reveal her complicated past. She panicked, her face distorting into a sneer.
What I am talking about? Shouldn't I be asking you that question, Rachel? How dare you come here and interrupt my wedding ceremony deliberately! What gives you the right to do so?" Belinda was not an easygoing woman. Normally, she laughed off a minor provocation. But today was the most important day in her life. What Rachel did had crossed the line and goaded at her tolerance. It was natural for her to be pissed off.
What, are you outraged that easily? Then I assume you're going to hit the ceiling when you hear what I'm about to say next." Rachel felt dismayed as she looked at Belinda's wedding dress. It looked to be extremely expensive. Rachel believed that the bride should have been her! She herself should have been the one wearing that dress! But now, this hateful woman Belinda had taken her place. Rachel could hardly bear it.
"Rachel, stop it, that's enough. You should know how severe the consequences are of angering me." Duke recovered and was back to his cold, ruthless self. He glared daggers at Rachel. His malicious gaze seemed to burn her.
"Now that you have abandoned me, I'd rather die. I'm not afraid of death. What severe consequences would I fear now?" It looked like Rachel intended to piss off everyone today. That had not been her original plan. She had wasted a lot of time in trying to disguise herself as a working staff in order to attend the wedding. When she was finally ready and walked in, the wedding had already come to an end. She had missed the perfect opportunity to carry out her original plan. Since she hadn't been able to stop the wedding, she wanted to at least damage Belinda's reputation! She said those words only to try and humiliate Belinda.
"You speak as if Duke really abandoned you, and you are as innocent as a lamb. I believe everyone in S city knows that the President of Leng Group is very proper and pure-minded. He always keeps himself from any scandals. I must say I am curious though, who on earth are you, you shameless girl?" Rain never had a kind word to say to people he truly disliked. Regardless of who they were and where they came from, he never hesitated from calling them out. That was just how he dealt with them.
"You do not have the right to say a word to me. This is our business and I suggest you stay out of it as an outsider. Or is it because Belinda here has an improper relationship with you, so you decided to give her your unprincipled protection?" Rachel stared at Rain, her eyes wide open. She looked like a deranged animal. Suddenly, a loud slap landed across her face.
"That's the consequence of talking nonsense. You are as mad as a rabid dog who runs around biting people at random. Do you need further help in telling your story in front of everyone?" The atmosphere grew silent when Edward struck across Rachel's cheek. She could say whatever she liked, but he could hardly stand to see her destroy another woman's reputation. Belinda was his wife's best friend. Daisy would be upset if Belinda got hurt. Rachel needed to stop fabricating these false stories.
"Edward Mu, why did you strike me? My story? Oh, but you have more stories to tell than me, don't you?" Rachel bristled as she touched her stinging cheek, glowering at Edward.
Why did I strike you? I'll leave this question for you to answer yourself! Luke, throw this unwelcome intruder out." She wanted his explanation? She was not even eligible to talk to him.
"Yes, Mr. Mu." Without another word, Luke walked forward and yanked at Rachel's arm, dragging her out. He did not consider doing it gently just because Rachel was a woman. He only followed Edward's instructions.
"Let go of me! Edward Mu, who do you think you are? How dare you let your servant touch me." Rachel kept struggling, trying to free herself from Luke. Upon hearing her words, Luke deliberately loosened his firm grip on her arm, causing Rachel to stumble and fall to the floor. A loud whine was heard. It doubtlessly came from Rachel.
"All right, everyone. Let's leave this crazy woman to be on her own. She divorced not a long while ago and is obviously unstable and frustrated. So she thought she could come uninvited to this wedding and try to sabotage it! Alas, that's how she imagined she would get attention. She's clearly envious of the newly-wedded couple. We would all do better to ignore her. Without anymore unnecessary delay, let's enjoy the meals, the drinks, and the party! Don't lose your appetites because of her. It's not worthwhile," Rain told the audience aptly in a few words. He was an expert at dealing with emergency situations and putting people at ease. The guessing and whispers dissipated because of his charming clarification.
I'm sorry, Belinda. I didn't handle that well. She made such a scene at our wedding. It's all my fault. I apologize." Duke knew that a woman cared about her character the most. Belinda's reputation had been more or less blemished because of Rachel playing havoc with her accusations. Whether or not others believed it, his parents-in-law would certainly be upset that he hadn't taken care of his former affairs with another woman. They might become skeptical about him. Oh, damn it! That Rachel Qin was such a wicked woman! She had done them great harm.