Chapter 278 A Strange Note
Freya took the note and asked, “Who asked you to deliver this to me?”
The waiter had been instructed not to reveal the sender, so he shook his head. “I can’t say.”
Freya didn’t press him further. “I’ve received it, thank you.”
The waiter left.
Freya opened the note, and it read, “Come to the 26th floor, room 502. I have a secret to tell you.”
After reading it, Freya crumpled the note into a ball and threw it into the trash bin. She had no intention of going to the meeting. An unsigned note that tried to be secretive couldn’t possibly bring anything good. She wasn’t foolish enough to attend.
At that moment, the wedding began. The crowd dispersed. Elijah sat down next to Freya.
“You’re really busy,” Freya said.
Even attending a wedding, he could still be surrounded by people. She took another sip of her juice and placed the cup heavily on the table. Elijah glanced at the cup and asked, “Are you angry?”
Freya vigorously shook her head. How could she dare to be angry with him now? Besides, it was a social gathering, and she had no valid reason to be mad. It was just that being by his side made her feel so insignificant. Freya looked at the stage and said, “The bride looks so young and beautiful.”
Elijah’s gaze didn’t shift towards the stage; instead, he stared at her. “You’re more beautiful than her.”
Freya looked at him, wondering whether he was teasing her. Thinking about the note, she hesitated for a moment and said, “Someone just invited me to the 26th floor, room 502, claiming they have a secret to tell me.”
“Hmm?” Elijah furrowed his brow slightly.
Freya said, “I think it might be a trap, so I didn’t go.” But deep down, she was still very curious. What could be waiting for her on the 26th floor, room 502?
At that moment, the host’s loud blessings echoed from the stage, “Two families unite, an auspicious union, a harmonious match forever. Witness this day, where love blooms like peach blossoms, suitable for marriage and family. May the coming years be abundant, prosperous, and filled with happiness. With this white-headed commitment, let it be inscribed in the annals of love. Here is the proof.”
As the host finished speaking, the flying veil landed perfectly on the bride’s head. Simultaneously, enthusiastic applause erupted. The wedding reached its climax. After the carefully planned rituals concluded. The host’s voice resounded once again, “The groom may now kiss the bride.”
Orion made no move. Haley Holt had an expectant look in her eyes. But upon seeing Orion’s expression, she smiled, harboring no resentment or grievance. In a soft voice, she said to Orion, “I know you’re not accustomed to it, and neither am I.”
Orion felt his heart soften and gratitude well up for Haley Holt. But all eyes were on them from the audience. The atmosphere became somewhat tense for a moment.
Orion’s mother, sitting in the audience, furrowed her brows, wanting to remind her son, but with the in-laws by her side, she couldn’t speak up and could only fret silently. The Holt family also had a subtle change in their expressions. “What’s wrong with Orion?”
The host on stage had seen such situations before, and this small matter didn’t stump him. He immediately defused the situation, “Our groom is just shy. He must want to save the sweetest kiss for the wedding night. Now, let’s invite our esteemed guests to enjoy the celebratory drinks. Cheers to the joyous occasion, where happiness descends from the heavens. Let us all bless this couple, wishing them everlasting love and blissful days.”
After the applause, the bride went backstage to change her dress. The wedding banquet officially began. However, Freya had little appetite. Elijah noticed her thoughts and said, “Let’s go, I’ll take you to see.”
Freya didn’t react immediately and asked, “Where are we going?”
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Freya pursed her lips. “Is it okay for us to leave like this?”
“Just for a while, it won’t be a problem.” Elijah said.
So the two of them left the hall from a corner and took the elevator to the 26th floor. They found room 502. The door was slightly ajar.