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From Nicholas words, I could confirm that Pete’s wedding did in fact have something to do with him. I could not understand him.

I felt the blood in my veins freeze as I said, “I’m already willing to stay by your side!”

“Ariana, I don’t want to discuss this with you,” Nicholas said as he called the driver over.

Then, I was met with his silence.

In Nicholas‘ eyes, everyone involved in Pete’s marriage, other than Ariana, thought that it was a good

match.

Ariana was so caught up with love and affection, yet at the same time, she refused to give him any more of her love and affection.

He didn’t want to argue with Ariana on that matter. He was afraid he would lose control, and that would only push Ariana further away from him.

It was

still early when we arrived at the hotel. Claudia had finally gotten what she wanted and dragged Nicholas out with her.

After a short while, Yasmine called me, inviting me out to eat. The first thing she did when our call went through was to curse Nicholas.

“That stupid bastard is bringing that sly fox out shopping, yet he left you alone in the hotel?”

I froze momentarily. I already knew what would happen, but I still couldn’t calm my emotions.

“Yasmine, why don’t you enjoy yourself with Leo? I’m really not in the mood now.”

I rubbed my temples. My whole body felt weak, and I just felt very unmotivated to go out.

Yasmine understood my feelings and said, “Ari, don’t overthink things. Just know that everything happens. for the best.

“Pete’s marriage might not necessarily be a bad thing. Look at who he’s marrying. She’s a good match for

him.”

“Do you also think that their marriage is a good thing?” I found it hard to believe.

I had done my research on Pete’s fiance. She was a person in power within the fashion industry.

She held control over the money of wealthy women all over the globe. With a wave of her finger, many wealthy women would be willing to spend a fortune on a “limited–edition” item. But was that really a good thing?

*Pete deserves to have his own life. He should have met a woman with a similar experience to his, slowly gotten to know her, and fallen in love with her.

“Once that happens, they’ll be bonded by the sacred bond of a marriage. But now, everything has been arranged for him by other people. No one cares if he’s willing or not.”

Yasmine sighed. “He might not necessarily be unwilling to marry her. He’s a grown adult. If he really couldn’t accept his reality, he would have fought back against the entire idea.

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“I trust that he’s considered all of his options before choosing this path. There’s no need for you to take all the responsibility for his circumstances now.

“Ari, relax a little. Pete’s marriage has nothing to do with you.”

I felt exhausted. I didn’t know what to say to Yasmine, nor did I know how to face Pete during his wedding

tomorrow.

I came to attend his wedding with the main goal of seeing how he was doing, and now I had done just

I that.

There wasn’t an ounce of happiness in Pete’s and Annie’s eyes even though their wedding would be tomorrow. But what could I possibly do?

Just as I was having a headache over the matter, the doorbell rang. I opened the door, only to realize that one of the people I had been stressing over was standing outside my door.

She was holding a gift box in her hand. “Ariana, I don’t have any sisters or female cousins within my family. So, I wanted to ask if you’re willing to be my bridesmaid. I’ve already prepared the dress.”

She lifted the gift box and smiled. “I know you’re Pete’s friend, but I don’t think it’s appropriate for you to stand by his side during the wedding.”