Awakening the War God

Chapter 268 Threat From Doyle

They only rehearsed once, and Gabriel almost felt like throwing up.

The whole process was so cheesy that it gave him goosebumps, and they kept emerging over and over again.

They threw confetti, danced around, and tried to create an exciting atmosphere.

Especially the finale, when the thirty people sing "More Than I Can Say" together, he had to raise and lower the "love" sign in sync with the rhythm, feeling like a complete fool.

How could such a lame wedding planning company receive a job?

The awkwardness of the marriage proposal made him wonder how Priscilla would react when she saw it.

Perhaps... she'd erupt into helplessness!

After the rehearsal, a bus transported the entire group to the Reatin Hotel.

As they arrived, they waited in a side hall.

Bored out of his mind, Gabriel peered into the main hall through the door's crack.

The main hall was decorated in a childish manner, filled with balloons, dolls, and a gigantic princess model.

"Is this the marriage proposal scene?"

Gabriel was bewildered; something felt off.

Upon closer inspection, a banner on the stage read, "Happy 7th Birthday, Natalie!"

"Oh?"

Now he was even more perplexed.

What was happening? A child's birthday party?

"What are you doing? Don't peek; Ms. Scarlett will fine you if she catches you!" Jeremy suddenly appeared behind Gabriel and patted his shoulder.

Gabriel's train of thought was interrupted, and he asked with confusion, "Jeremy, is Mr. Coleman's son, Ramon, proposing to the police station's beauty, Priscilla, during a child's birthday party?"

"That's right!" Jeremy said, "People from influential and wealthy families always do things in a unique way!"

Looking around, Jeremy lowered his voice. "Mr. Ramon is thirty-two years old and divorced, with a seven-year-old daughter."

"Today is his daughter's birthday, and he's hosting a birthday party for her. As a side note, he's also proposing to find a stepmother for his daughter!"

After hearing Jeremy's explanation, Gabriel felt like he'd been struck by lightning.

A stepmother as a birthday gift at a child's birthday party?

What a unique gift, to say the least!

No wonder they say that wealthy families have their share of drama.

But it was strange; Priscilla was not fond of Ramon. Why was he so confident about proposing to her?

Had the righteous lady, Priscilla, given in to him?

Unable to resist, Gabriel peeked through the door's crack again and noticed a chubby girl in a white princess dress, holding a small dog. She was scaring a female server with the dog.

The server screamed in fear and fled, while the girl burst into laughter.

No one had any sympathy for the female server; they were all laughing.

At that moment, Gabriel saw a man with a toad-like face in a black suit. He was accompanied by an extremely beautiful woman in a white gown, who immediately became the center of attention.

She was incredibly stunning, elegant, with delicate features, a graceful figure, and bright, starry eyes. Her entrance made her the brightest star in the room.

This woman was none the other than Priscilla.

"Her natural beauty is stunning, and with just a little makeup and a glamorous dress, she's absolutely gorgeous!"

Gabriel, standing outside the door, kept praising her.

Priscilla's beauty had an otherworldly quality, and combined with those captivating eyes, she was truly unparalleled.

However, this man, Ramon, was not doing him any favors with his less than flattering appearance.

Saying that he resembled a toad would be an insult to toads.

Now, Gabriel had a question: would Cindy really accept Ramon's proposal?

If she really accepted, it would be an outrageous mismatch.

Ramon, besides being ugly, perfectly embodied the word "sleazy."

All in all, they would make an awkward pair.

"Let's go; we're about to go on!" Ms. Scarlet was enthusiastically hyping up the crowd. Jeremy immediately pulled Gabriel away from the side door, where he had been peeking.

Thirty performers began to line up, and Gabriel reluctantly hoisted a sign that read "Love."

The truth was, in order to expedite Mr. Coleman's arrest of Kevin, Priscilla finally agreed to accompany Ramon to a party.

It was just a single event, and she was determined not to have any emotional involvement with Ramon.

She spent over one hundred dollars on her very first formal dress.

After applying light makeup, she arrived at the Reatin Hotel with Ramon.

The moment Ramon caught sight of Priscilla, his eyes popped out.

She looked stunning after her makeover, even more beautiful than he had imagined.

No doubt, she was the epitome of perfection.

After the proposal today, Ramon thought, he'd finally get a taste of this exquisite woman.

As they entered the banquet hall, Priscilla felt a bit dazed.

It was decorated with dolls, balloons, and banners on the stage, making it look more like a child's birthday party than a formal event.

From the moment she walked in, everyone's gazes seemed off.

The collective "wow" and applause made her feel somewhat embarrassed.

She walked, somewhat dazed, alongside Ramon, drawing everyone's attention.

"Hello, Miss Wallick!"

Suddenly, Doyle appeared from backstage, wearing a broad smile.

He glanced up and down at Priscilla and couldn't help but praise, "You look stunning, no wonder everyone says you're the police station's beauty, ha-ha!"

Seeing Doyle, Priscilla instinctively straightened up and almost saluted. "Mr. Coleman, what a surprised!"

She was quite flustered with Doyle around, making her feel even more uneasy.

Before Doyle could say anything, a seven-year-old girl in a princess dress, Natalie, walked over holding a small bulldog.

Despite her young age, she exuded a condescending aura.

She lifted her head and, with a pair of almond-shaped eyes, gazed at Priscilla with extreme disdain. "Are you the... seductress trying to ensnare my dad?"

This statement instantly created an awkward atmosphere.

Priscilla was mortified; she wished she could find a hole to crawl into.

It finally dawned on her that the little girl was Ramon's daughter, and this so-called party was, in fact, his daughter's birthday celebration.

For no reason, she was being targeted by the child.

She didn't even have the chance to defend herself against the accusation of being a "seductress" in the child's eyes.

"Natalie, what are you saying?" Ramon's face darkened as he approached, pulling Natalie aside.

Unperturbed, Natalie not only refused to allow herself to be pulled away but also cast a fierce and menacing glare at Priscilla.

A vicious light crossed this seven-year-old-girl's eyes.

"Miss Wallick, come over here!"

Before recovering from the startlement caused by Natalie's glare, Priscilla was called over by Doyle.

Doyle said to her, "Today is Natalie's birthday; ever since her mother left, Natalie has longed for maternal love."

"Ramon has high standards and has turned down many girls trying to marry into our Coleman family."

"However, now he seems to be taken with you, and if you could get together, it would indeed be a perfect match, also offering Natalie the chance to have a good mother."

Doyle's words left Priscilla feeling utterly flurried.

She quickly explained, "Mr. Coleman, Ramon and I are just friends, and today's your granddaughter's birthday party. This occasion might not be suitable for such a thing, right?"

Doyle's expression shifted slightly, and he said, "Don't be so quick to dismiss it. By the way, the arrest warrant for Kevin is ready. All it needs is my signature, and the document is on my desk rightCcontent © exclusive by Nô/vel(D)ra/ma.Org.

now."

"But, I believe the evidence isn't sufficient yet. Whether or not we should arrest Kevin depends on my mood."

"And my mood depends on your decision!"

Priscilla's head was spinning. Doyle was resorting to this case to threaten her, leaving her angry and frustrated.

She never expected Doyle to be such a devious person.

Doyle continued, "You don't have any significant influence, and you want to seek revenge for your brother, but you don't even have a foot in the door. Kevin is a well-connected and powerful individual. With me vouching for you, we can proceed with capturing him and ensuring his guilt."

"Everyone here today consists of our Coleman family's relatives and friends. Ramon has already informed everyone that you are his girlfriend and that he intends to propose to you today. Considering my son's status, being chosen by him is a blessing. You should appreciate it."

"If you bring disgrace to my family today, I assure you that your brother's death will remain a mystery forever!"