Yolanda’s mother was intimidated by Jaime’s look and did not dare to say anything else.
Alfredo was very upset and let someone chase her away.
With the troublemaker gone, Alfredo was finally relieved, and only then did he think of the three members of the Pomar Family.
He looked around and found Angelina and her parents standing at the back of the stage, almost blending in with the group of guests.
Alfredo was stunned for a moment and a bad feeling arose in his heart.
He smiled stiffly, forcing himself to show benevolence as he spoke to Angelina.
-Good girl. The matter has been settled, so let’s continue with the engagement party.
After saying that, she waved her hand towards Jaime.
Jaime walked to the stage respectfully and obediently, but Angelina remained motionless.
She lifted her chin to show her face, her voice was clear and strong.
-Alfredo, I’m sorry. The engagement party cannot continue.
At these words, everyone was surprised. The troublemaker was already expelled, but the Pomar Family was reluctant.
Jaime’s eyes were red and his fingers were clenched tightly, trying to avoid showing a fierce expression as he said to Angelina.
-Angelina, there are a lot of people now, don’t be capricious.
He had spent some time with her and the impression Angelina gave him was that she was well mannered and simple, not loud and good natured. She was a very suitable girl to be a wife.
The two of them rarely quarreled, except for the little argument they had after meeting Umberto the last time. But after cajoling her a bit, Angelina reconciled with him.
So Jaime thought it would be the same this time.
But surprisingly, Angelina took a step back and her attitude was still resolute.
-No, Jaime. I’ve thought it through and I can’t commit to you. We are not compatible.
Alfredo’s and Jaime’s faces paled.
-If it’s because of that crazy woman, I promise you that something like that won’t happen in the future. Even if Yolanda is released from prison, Jaime will never have contact with her and you will be the mistress of the Seco Family forever.
Alfredo looked at Angelina and tried to reassure her in an attempt to change her attention.
But Angelina kept shaking her head, looking at Alfredo with a calm and docile face.
-Thank you for your affection, but I still stand by my idea. I’m sorry.
Jaime was furious and thought much more than Alfredo. Seeing Angelina’s steady gaze, he thought she must dislike his leg, which was why she was so determined to withdraw from the marriage.
The more he thought about it, the grimmer her face became. He looked at Angelina’s parents and said in a hoarse voice.
-Do you feel the same way? You must think carefully about your answer. Angelina is young and doesn’t know anything, I can take her word for it as a joke, but you can’t be so confused, can you? My grandfather just said that I am the future heir of the Seco Family and Angelina will also be the mistress of the Seco Family when she marries me, I can assure you.
Jaime’s words were full of threats.
Angelina’s parents frowned, noticed that Jaime seemed like a complete stranger, and suddenly felt that their daughter was really right.
A man with a changeable personality was not fit to be a husband.
If Angelina married Jaime, perhaps she would be the next Yolanda and the Pomar Family would be the next Carballal Family.
After thinking clearly, Angelina’s father spoke.
-I am very sorry to have made such a sudden decision, but we only have one daughter and we want to let her live the rest of her life without worries. As for the property, although our family is not as wealthy as yours, it is enough to raise a daughter. Your family is large, Angelina is too young and ignorant to take on such responsibilities.
When Jaime said that Angelina knew nothing, Angelina’s parents were already very angry.
In their hearts, Angelina was the best and the most outstanding. How could they let others belittle her?
Now they were using the same reasoning to counter Jaime’s threats.
Indeed, Jaime was speechless, breathing hard and red in the face.
Seeing his determined attitude, Alfredo could not force the Pomar Family in front of so many people, so he could only wave his hand and declare the banquet over, allowing the maids to lead the guests out of the place.
Pedro and his mother did not expect this to happen and were overjoyed. They even actively helped to apologize to guests, trying to introduce themselves to Alfredo.
But Alfredo was embarrassed and returned to his studio some time ago.
Jaime was the only one still standing on the stage, fingers clenched and face full of humiliation.
He just felt that today, was the most humiliating day of his life. Even more humiliating than when Umberto gave him alms as a child.
Whether it was Yolanda’s mother barging into the engagement party, ruining his reputation, and spreading the word that he had leg problems. Or Alfredo’s words and Angelina’s withdrawal from the marriage in public.
They were like several consecutive slaps in her face, destroying her dignity.
From today on, he would become a joke. It was secretly discussed and ridiculed by others.
Jaime’s eyes were red, he raised his head and ran outside.
He could not let Angelina withdraw from the marriage. He couldn’t change anything else, but as long as Angelina didn’t withdraw from the marriage, he could at least salvage a little dignity.
When they were married, he would have plenty of ways to humiliate her.
Jaime ran for the door, but he didn’t dare run too fast. When he wore the special shoes, his legs didn’t look strange, but as soon as he ran fast, he went limp again.
Every time he ran, Jaime hated Umberto even more.
When he reached the door, he saw that Angelina and her parents had not yet gotten into the car. Jaime sighed in relief, straightened his shirt collar and tried to calm himself.
Just as he was about to approach, he saw Angelina waving her hand excitedly to a spot and running with gusto.
Her parents reminded her to run slowly as they followed her.
Jaime looked in their direction and discovered that they were the members of the Santangel Family.
Daniel and Olivia had already helped Sergio into the car and only Umberto remained in place, holding Albina’s hand.
The direction Angelina ran was in Albina’s direction.
She rushed over and tried to hug Albina as she had done at the party, but was stopped by a hand.
Umberto looked at her with an expressionless face, separating Angelina and Albina.
At the banquet, it was because of his negligence that he had allowed Angelina to embrace Albina so intimately. But now that he was there, he would not let her get close to Albina again.
Angelina’s face was full of stupefaction, she looked at Umberto and then at Albina. Noticing that she could not approach her goddess, she was saddened.
Angelina’s parents had already caught up with her, but when they saw the indifferent Umberto, they unconsciously stopped.
They thought their daughter had caused trouble and angered Umberto, so they hurried to apologize.
-Mr. Santangel, I am very sorry. My daughter has an active personality and accidentally upset you and Mrs. Santangel. Don’t take it seriously.
Seeing her misunderstanding, Albina hastened to explain.
-Angelina didn’t bother us, no need to apologize.
Angelina looked at Albina and spoke softly.
-Mom and Dad, I came to thank Albina. I was able to see Jaime’s true face and make the right decision thanks to Albina’s reminder.
Her parents understood now. It was no wonder that their daughter, who had always been obedient, had suddenly taken a firm stand and proposed to withdraw from the marriage.
Looking at Angelina’s aggrieved little face, Albina gently smoothed back her hair, comforting Angelina.
Angelina’s delicate face was filled with tenderness.
Angelina’s parents watched their daughter with complicated expressions.
Although the Santangel Family and the Seco Family did not get along, they must have had good intentions in advising Angelina.
Angelina had liked pretty girls since she was a child and she surely met Albina for the same reason.
Her parents shook their heads with a sigh and looked fondly at Angelina.
Jaime kept his distance and was very angry to see them so happy together.
He was far away and couldn’t hear what they were saying, but seeing them together, Jaime remembered that Angelina was talking to Albina before she withdrew from the marriage.
“Did the Santangel Family intervene in the withdrawal from the marriage?”
The more Jaime thought about it, the more somber his eyes became. He gritted his teeth hard as he glared indignantly at Umberto and Albina.
Once again they stood in the way of his plans.