The Promise Lost in the WindChapter 1
At the charity dinner, Caleb took me to the event fully dressed up and I clung to his arm, basking in the attention we naturally attracted as a couple. His secretary, however, showed up uninvited, crossing the line as she boldly took Caleb's arm as if she belonged by his side.
Caleb swiftly shook her off and reprimanded her loudly with a cold and irritated expression. "How shameless can you be? My wife is right here!"
In the eyes of everyone present, it seemed like he was standing up for me, protecting our marriage. Nevertheless, despite the display, I could not bring myself to feel any happiness.
The reason was that the paparazzi had already captured photos of him kissing this very secretary in the car.
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Tonight's charity dinner was a significant event, grand in scale, with influential capitalists from various industries in attendance. Normally, my husband, Caleb Martin and I were expected to attend these high-society events together, as we were known as the perfect model couple in the business world. And tonight was no exception.
I had carefully dressed for the occasion, wearing around my neck the extravagant, sky-high-priced necklace that Caleb had recently purchased for me at an auction. The necklace was understated yet undeniably eye-catching, commanding attention wherever I went.
When Caleb saw me for the first time that evening, his eyes lit up with unmistakable admiration. He walked up to me with a grin and kissed me gently on the cheek.
"My wife is indeed beautiful, especially tonight. You're bound to be the most dazzling presence here," he whispered, his voice warm yet full of pride.
As I arrived at the banquet hall, I immediately held Caleb's hand and entered the banquet hall. Hand in hand, we immediately drew everyone's attention.
"Mrs. Martin looks absolutely stunning this evening! That dress is from the latest collection, isn't it? Simply gorgeous!"
"If I'm not mistaken, Mrs. Martin is also wearing the new necklace Mr. Martin bid on for her. Mr. Martin clearly adores his wife!"
"Oh, have you noticed? Mr. Martin has been watching Mrs. Martin like a hawk ever since they walked in. They are such a loving couple. Geez, I'm so envious!"