“Wow, romance novels got it right. Even the proudest of men can show humility in front of their loved ones.”

“Well, Adaline's fans, maybe it's time to stop ridiculing Lilah.

While Iker had the saleswoman parade shoes in front of Adaline, Mr. Harris was personally assisting Lilah with hers. How many men would do that?"

"Who said marriages in powerful families are doomed to be unhappy?

The wealthier the man, the better he understands how to cherish his partner. I once dated someone less rich who never celebrated occasions with gifts and often borrowed money. Ladies, always aim for someone who's well-off. Choosing a life of hardship could lead to regrets."

Those netizens who had earlier expressed jealousy and maligned Lilah were left red-faced. They had claimed Gerard was too preoccupied to spend time with Lilah. In reality, his affection was evident.

While Iker was attentive to his fiancee, next to Gerard, his gestures seemed commonplace. Thus, the online frenzy dissipated quickly, even before Lilah became aware of it.

The following day at work, Lilah was greeted with a wedding invitation from Adaline. The event was scheduled for the upcoming weekend.

An accompanying letter penned by Adaline oozed arrogance. Every word suggested that tying the knot with Iker was the pinnacle of her aspirations.

Meanwhile, the investigative task Lilah initiated the day before had progressed. The private investigator revealed that the man seen dining with Adaline was the heir to a third-tier company. The two were frequently spotted together at Local bars.

“Their relationship seems deeper than it appears. Should I delve further?" the investigator queried.

“Continue,” Lilah directed. “I'll cover all the associated costs. By the way, any news on my grandfather's attorney?"

Ever since her grandfather's lawyer went missing, she had engaged men to trace him.

The investigator responded, "Domestically, we're coming up short. If this trend persists, it's likely he's ventured overseas. If that's the case, we cannot do anything."

Yet Lilah remained skeptical about the lawyer seeking refuge abroad.

While others might have had motives to double-cross her grandfather, the attorney had become his most trustworthy friend since he started the Phillips Group. Her grandfather wouldn't have entrusted the important task of handling his will to just anyone.

Despite the stagnation in the investigation, Lilah resolved to try alternative ways.

Perhaps fearing Lilah might skip the nuptials, Adaline reached out.

"Hello, Lilah. Did you get my wedding invite?" Adaline's tone, dripping with smugness, continued, "You're my older sister. I hope you'll be present on what will be the most joyous day of my life."

"Is that so? It would indeed be an honor to witness you hand over the Phillips Group to someone else," Lilah retorted, her voice dripping with sarcasm.

Adaline, seemingly unfazed by her taunt, responded, “The company was never yours to claim. Spare yourself the fantasies. Lilah, I do expect to see you there. It would be quite the talk if you weren't present to see Iker tie the knot."

Her words reeked of arrogance. But Lilah wasn't one to be easily intimidated. With the investigator's findings in hand, she resolved to make an appearance at Adaline's wedding.

The documents suggested that Iker might not be the father of Adaline's child.

Knowing Iker's haughty and domineering nature, it seemed unlikely he would have been intimate with Adaline after discovering her betrayal.