Reborn as the Sweetheart of a Paranoid Boss

Chapter 686: Slap in the Face, Roxanne Sutton’s Vengeful Return

Soon, she would become the Lady of the Dalton Family, and then she could break free from the Blanchett Family.

After their conversation, they turned around and walked toward Old Mr. Dalton and Patriarch Blanchett.

Seeing Catherine and Sidney turn away, Annelise leaned over to Selena and whispered, "That woman kept sneaking glances over here. Is she scheming something..."

Selena glanced at her with a smile.

"She wouldn’t dare."

Just as Annelise was about to ask why, Selena leisurely added another sentence.

"Unless she wants to lose everything she has now."

After several lessons, if Catherine still doesn’t learn, Selena can’t do anything for her.

Most of the time, Roxanne is far smarter than Catherine.

However, even if Catherine doesn’t intentionally collide, her good days are over today.

Annelise muttered under her breath, "Well, it’s almost time..."

Meanwhile, Catherine and Sidney walked over to talk to Old Mr. Dalton and Patriarch Blanchett, and soon the engagement party officially began.

Old Mr. Dalton kept glancing over here and giving suggestive looks, but Samuel continued to ignore him.

Yet Old Mr. Dalton was surely the type not to stop until he achieved his goal, so Samuel eventually stood up.

"Sister, I’ll go over for a moment."

As he said these words, there was a heavy tone of helplessness in his voice.

Selena nodded lightly with a smile, "Go ahead."

Afterward, Samuel went to Old Mr. Dalton’s side.

Upon Samuel’s arrival, Old Mr. Dalton scolded him for a while.

Seeing Samuel’s indifferent demeanor, Old Mr. Dalton eventually helplessly ordered Samuel to stand aside.

Once Old Mr. Dalton finished scolding Samuel, the engagement party officially commenced.

Sidney and Catherine stood by the dance floor, while Old Mr. Dalton stood at the microphone in the center of the dance floor.

"Thank you all for taking time from your busy schedules to attend the engagement party of my son and Miss Blanchett..."

Old Mr. Dalton cleared his throat and began speaking into the microphone.

The audience immediately erupted in enthusiastic applause.

As Old Mr. Dalton started speaking, Selena lowered her head and said to Annelise beside her, "It’s about time."

She signaled Roxanne to prepare.

Annelise nodded, promptly took out her mobile phone, and sent a message to Roxanne.

Outside the hotel, Roxanne received the message, and her lips curled slightly.

She stepped down from the car.

Today, Roxanne wore a pure black strapless gown, and the skirt behind her had already spread across the red carpet.

Her lips painted a fiery red, and her long hair was tied up, giving her a straightforward and neat appearance.

Like a goddess of revenge.

Roxanne gracefully walked into the hotel.

Since she held an invitation to the party, and Roxanne had vanished from Aethelgard for so long, her face was gradually forgotten by the public.

Thus, although the waiter in charge thought Roxanne’s attire didn’t seem fitting for an engagement party, he still let her through.

Meanwhile, beside the dance floor, Sidney and Catherine were yet to know that a huge shock was waiting for them.

Old Mr. Dalton spoke for a while, and when he finished, he stepped aside to make way for tonight’s engagement party protagonists to come forward.

"Now, let’s have tonight’s party protagonists come up together."

After saying this, Old Mr. Dalton went down.

Sidney and Catherine exchanged glances beside him, their faces raising faint smiles as they stepped forward.

As soon as they reached the microphone, some people below began their praises.

"The two really look like a perfect match, made in heaven."

"Though it’s an arranged marriage, their affection is rare to see..."

"Miss Blanchett is the first socialite of Aethelgard, Second Young Master Dalton is truly fortunate..."

Listening to the compliments below, the smiles on their faces grew deeper.

Soon, Sidney and Catherine began recounting their meeting, getting to know each other, and falling in love...

The projector on the side also displayed photos of their affectionate moments.

These were merely superficial packaging by the wealthy families.

Just to create the illusion that their union wasn’t purely a commercial marriage.

However, many below knew the true circumstances of the two families.

But none of them pointed it out, instead generously praising and flattering them.

After all, the marriage between the Blanchett and Dalton families might surpass the Osborne and Sinclair families, becoming second only to the Norwood Family.

If they unwisely offended these two families at this time, they could not afford the consequences.

A perplexed Annelise, who didn’t understand the circles and rules within the upper classes, watched Sidney and Catherine passionately perform.

She tugged on Selena’s arm again.

"They are utterly wasted not mixing in the entertainment industry, their acting is superb."

"Pfft..."

Selena couldn’t help but laugh softly.

She whispered, "So, do you think your acting is better, or theirs?"

"..."

Since it involved herself, how could Annelise admit she was not as good?

So she slightly puffed out her chest, showing a hint of pride, "Of course, it’s me. I saw right through their act!"

Spencer scoffed disdainfully, "Your amateur acting?"

Annelise immediately flared up but still tried to suppress her voice, grumbling, "I’ve got good acting. My drama teacher praises how quickly I learn! I’ll be acting soon!"

"Heh..."

Spencer turned his head, ignoring the bristling Annelise.

However, Selena was a bit surprised.

Annelise’s talent... truly rivaled Sloane’s.

It hadn’t been long, yet she had progressed so much.

"Practice well. I look forward to seeing you on the screen one day."

Selena was never stingy with her compliments.

Upon hearing this, Annelise’s eyes sparkled with delight.

Her chin rose slightly as she glanced at Spencer, "Did you hear that? Just wait to see me on screen."

During their chat on the sofa, Sidney and Catherine had already finished speaking up there.

"Let’s have the two exchange engagement rings now."

Following the host’s words, enthusiastic applause erupted from below.

Meanwhile, a waiter approached, carrying a tray with two engagement rings.

Sidney and Catherine exchanged a glance and smiled at each other.

Then, they each picked up a ring from the tray.

Just as they were about to exchange rings, the doors to the banquet hall suddenly swung open.

Next, a crisp female voice rang out.

"It’s quite lively today."

Because they were in the ring exchange segment, the atmosphere was somewhat quiet.

Thus, when this voice suddenly sounded, it stood out amidst the scene.

The people in the banquet hall instinctively turned to look at the source of the voice.