Trapped in a Secret Marriage with a Dangerous Billionaire - Chapter 36

Chapter 36: An Unexpected Guest

As the launch party unfolded with unexpected ease, Aurora seized the opportunity to mingle more with her guests.

“I am proud of you,” Adam said with a twinkle in his eyes as he led Aurora to the table where their company’s board of directors were sitting. They had small talks over there, and the board members commended Aurora for her composure and mannerisms in the face of adversity.

“We are impressed by how you managed to pull such important figures to your champagne launch. Good job,” one of the board members said. He had been able to exchange a few important contacts since he arrived so of course he would be happy.

Aurora politely accepted their compliments and chatted a little more with them before excusing herself. She left for Abigail’s table.

“Aura, well done!” Abigail pulled her into a warm hug. It didn’t matter how many times they had hugged each other because it still wouldn’t be enough.

Abigail released her from the hug and said, “I know for a fact that your stepmother and bitchy half-sister tried to ruin your event and no one can tell me otherwise. Thank God the matter was resolved within seconds.” She was impressed by how fast the situation was taken care of.

“Those two got nothing on me,” Aurora whispered before Xander called her attention, prompting her to leave for his table.

“If you don’t mind, the people at this table want to share a toast with you,” Xander said as Asher quietly popped open the newly launched champagne bottle himself and poured the content into everyone’s glasses.

Xander had someone set an extra chair for Aurora next to him. As she settled down, she grabbed her own glass of champagne and clinked glasses with everyone before bringing her glass to her lips, eyeing Xander from the corner of her eyes.

He held her left hand under the table and refused to let it go. Though his palm was warm and Xander’s lips curled into a subtle smirk as he sipped his champagne. With a series of insightful questions, he skillfully steered the conversation towards the newly launched champagne, bringing the attention of everyone at their table to Aurora.

Olivia saw this scene and found it hard to believe. As Owen came to her side and handed her a glass, she asked without taking her eyes off Aurora, “Look at my sister embarrassing herself, doing all she can to steal your uncle’s attention. What do you think is her motive?”

Olivia spoke spitefully. She was mad that Xander didn’t attend her ‘Spraying Champagne’ launch the previous day but could attend Aurora’s.

“Since our engagement, she has been trying to get into his good books. What do you think she is planning?” she added.

Immediately, Owen followed her gaze to Xander’s table and saw Aurora sitting next to him and scoffed. “Your sister can do as she pleases but will never get my uncle because he is already married.”

“Huh?” Olivia quickly withdrew her attention from Aurora and shifted it to him, her eyes widening in surprise. “Mr. Scott is married? Wasn’t he still single at our engagement party?”

Owen shrugged. “Well, he is married. He announced it to my grandparents the other day I visited their quarters.”

“So, you haven’t met her?” Olivia probed, lifting a curious brow.

Owen shook his head. “None of us has. I don’t think anyone in my family knows anything about her.” Letting out a sigh, he explained, “My uncle is very private and that must be the same for his wife.”

Olivia slowly cast her gaze on Aurora who gracefully chuckled at something Xander said. “I would like to meet Mr. Scott’s wife. Set a meeting for me as soon as you have established a relationship with her,” she said to Owen.

“Why?” he inquired, his brows slightly furrowing.

Olivia turned her attention back to him with a small smile on her lips as she folded her arms below her chest. “I think my sister is trying to become your uncle’s mistress.”

Instantly, Owen shifted his attention to Aurora, his gaze darkening as he caught that genuine smile that reached her eyes.

“Take me to your uncle’s table. Let’s go say ‘hello’ to him.” Olivia accepted the glass of champagne from Owen and tugged at his sleeves, leading him forward.

Arriving at Xander’s table, Owen took the lead. He nodded respectfully at everyone at the table before shifting his gaze to Xander. “Uncle, I didn’t know you would attend this event.”

“Here I am,” Xander replied.

Aurora picked up her glass of champagne. Although those two scum individuals no longer bothered her, it still hurt to hear their voices. They irritate her.

With the floor open and a big smile tugging at the corner of her lips, Olivia raised her champagne glass to Xander.

“Congratulations, Mr. Scott on your marriage!” Her voice was a little louder, drawing the attention of the other tables around them. Even the people Asher had brought to the launch had a look of surprise on their faces.

“Thank you,” Xander replied to Olivia, admitting his new status.

Aurora’s glass paused in midair as something shifted in her eyes. She caught the satisfactory smirk on Olivia’s lips as everyone at their table congratulated Xander on his marriage.

Though Xander was happy to be married, he was mad at Owen for disclosing that information without his approval, so he cast him a strong stare. Immediately, the latter knew what he had done wrong.

Sensing that his uncle was mad at him, Owen swallowed a lump and immediately grabbed Olivia’s arm to retreat after nodding politely to everyone.

Some minutes later, the chatter in the hall died down as Liam escorted an important figure in a grey suit towards Xander’s table. Immediately, eyes followed them as whispers made rounds.

“Mr. Scott, the General is here,” Liam announced softly, immediately grabbing Xander’s attention.

Instantly, everyone at the table rose, including Xander who had a subtle smile on his lips. He gripped the General’s hand in a firm handshake saying, “Welcome, Mr. Walker.”

On the other hand, everyone had different reactions to General Walker’s presence at the launch party.

Watching the scene unfold before him, Adam’s gaze darkened as he gripped his seat’s armrest. The rims of Stella’s eyes turned red as her gaze turned fierce.

Noticing the shift in the atmosphere and the change in her mother’s countenance, Olivia whispered, “Mum, who is that man that just walked in?”

“That is General Walker, Aurora’s biological father,” Stella revealed through gritted teeth as she balled her fists under the table, her gaze falling on Aurora. She looked apprehensive and itched to get her ass off the chair.

Meanwhile learning that such an important man who commanded the respect of everyone in the room was Aurora’s biological father, Olivia burned with jealousy, wondering why this stepsister of hers always got the best things.