Chapter 2

Easton was a dominant figure in the business world. With a mere gesture, many business tycoons would flock to him.

Today's banquet was specifically organized by Easton to propose to me and spite Madelyn.

In just ten minutes, the grand banquet hall had nearly emptied out, leaving only a few scattered guests.

With a cold voice, Easton said, "Audrey, I'll give you one more chance. Get over here right now, or don't ever come looking for me again."

I scoffed internally, “What an idiot. I am no longer the person I used to be. I won’t walk down the path of suffering again!”

"Do you think you're worthy? Everyone knows your little schemes." I rolled my eyes as I finished speaking.

With Nicholas backing me up, I felt bolder.

Easton, enraged, stepped forward intending to hit me.

Just as he raised his hand, Nicholas intercepted him. Easton glared at Nicholas with a dark expression. "What do you think you're doing?"

"I told you. You're scaring her." Nicholas glanced to the side. "She's running away. Aren't you going to chase after her?"

After saying that, Nicholas forcefully pushed Easton's hand away.

Easton turned his head and saw Madelyn's face already streaked with tears as she ran towards the entrance of the hall.

Nicholas gave them one last look before turning and bending down slightly towards me. "Let's get our marriage certificate."

With that, he took my hand and led me out of the banquet hall.