CHAPTER 176: CHAPTER 176: OUR SISTER SUDDENLY BECAME THE CEO’S WIFE

Amber hummed twice.

She reached out and touched Poppy Hale’s waist, raising an eyebrow, "Hold on, is there anything else you’re hiding from us?"

She’s afraid that next time Poppy Hale says something, she and Janine will be scared to death first.

Poppy Hale’s brows and eyes were full of smiles.

She reached out to show the ring on her finger.

"Around May next year, please come to my wedding. No need to bring gifts, just come and have a meal."

Amber looked at the ring on Poppy Hale’s finger, "The diamond doesn’t look very big, your husband might be a bit stingy."

"I bought this myself, three or four years ago; thinking to keep it low-key, it’s indeed not big."

Declan Hawthorne wanted to buy a bigger diamond ring, but Poppy Hale refused.

What’s more important about a ring is its meaning.

The size of the diamond isn’t the most important thing.

Amber elongated her voice, gossiping, "Is it the guy Mia Quinn mentioned, the college boyfriend who loved you very much? Have you reconciled? And the child Florence..."

"It’s him, and Florence is also his child. We are already registered; the wedding is tentatively scheduled for May. Once the date is set, I’ll contact you guys."

Janine was also happy with her.

"Too bad we’re already married, otherwise I would definitely be your bridesmaid!"

Amber said, "How about I get a divorce?"

Poppy Hale: "...That won’t be necessary."

In the hall, Declan Hawthorne stood there, beckoning to Poppy Hale.

"I’ll go over for a bit."

Amber and Janine thought Declan Hawthorne had some work to discuss, so they let Poppy Hale go.

Poppy Hale stood with Declan Hawthorne, the two of them remarkably well-matched.

Poppy Hale’s gown hem and Declan Hawthorne’s tie were exactly the same color; those unaware might even think they were wearing couple outfits today.

Plus, Declan Hawthorne’s hand was resting on Poppy Hale’s waist. When a business partner came to toast, Declan Hawthorne drank on her behalf, taking good care of Poppy Hale.

Amber’s eyelid suddenly twitched.

She watched as the business partner left, and Declan Hawthorne’s hand was still on Poppy Hale’s waist, the light reflecting off their wedding rings nearly blinding Amber.

She quickly tugged on Janine beside her!

"Janine, Janine, Jane, do you think..."

"What?"

Amber tightly grabbed Janine’s arm, having her look at Poppy Hale and Declan Hawthorne.

Poppy Hale was almost entirely in Declan Hawthorne’s embrace, and when she looked down at her feet, Declan immediately noticed her high-heeled shoe strap had come undone.

He crouched down to fix Poppy Hale’s shoe.

Poppy Hale’s hand rested on Declan Hawthorne’s shoulder, the action was utterly natural, with no awkwardness or hesitation between them.

It looked like a movement they had done countless times.

Janine’s mouth fell open, meeting Amber’s gaze.

"Did Poppy say that she and President Hawthorne got married last time?"

"Yes, yes, but we didn’t believe it, right?"

Janine felt a little embarrassed.

"Wasn’t that Rachel Rivers always giving Poppy a hard time, does she like President Hawthorne?"

"I mean last time I asked Mia to find President Hawthorne, and she insisted Poppy should go, even said President Hawthorne wouldn’t get angry at Poppy..."

The answer had been right in front of them all along.

Amber clenched her fist, "Let’s go ask!"

"What?"

Amber dragged Janine over to Poppy Hale and Declan Hawthorne.

"Poppy, you’re having your wedding in May next year; do you want to go check out the wedding dresses in advance?"

Janine: "..."

That’s how you ask?

Poppy Hale smiled, glancing at Declan Hawthorne beside her, "Do you have ideas for my wedding dress?"

"If I choose, you might not like it. My taste has always been disliked by you."

Poppy Hale nodded, "That’s true, your choices are always very plain. I’ll go check then; Amber, do you have any recommended brands?"

Without needing to ask more, Amber and Janine got the answer they wanted.

Amber suddenly felt like crying.

She pulled Poppy Hale to the side.

"You know, don’t take my previous blabbering to heart..."

She often spoke nonsense.

If Poppy Hale told Declan Hawthorne.

She’s afraid she’d get fired tomorrow for stepping out with her left foot first.

Amber just wanted to slap herself now.

Damn mouth.

Why do you love to talk nonsense?

Poppy Hale chuckled, "Don’t worry, I won’t tell him."

In fact, Declan Hawthorne wasn’t interested in what they said privately.

Last time she already mentioned her marriage to Declan Hawthorne, but Amber and Janine didn’t believe it.

She didn’t intend to hide it.

Amber breathed a sigh of relief.

After Poppy Hale and Declan Hawthorne left the table, she still couldn’t believe they were actually married.

A work colleague suddenly became the wife of the group president; who could’ve thought?

Amber looked at Janine, "You, is your husband some high-ranking official that can only be seen on TV? Have you been hiding it from me all this time!"

"Are you crazy? My husband is just a regular detective, not some official; I think he looks more like a cactus."

Amber just relaxed when she heard Janine say, "But my grandpa is."

Amber: "?"

Can life still go on like this!

-

Leaving the Hawthorne Group, Morgan Sloan drove.

"President Hawthorne, after Matthew Sutton was taken away, the Sutton Family bailed him out. Now, the eldest son of the Sutton Family, Ethan Sutton, is asking if you’re available."

Declan Hawthorne casually loosened his tie.

"No, let him wait."

"Understood."

The Sutton Family has three children, Ethan Sutton is the eldest, Serena Sutton is the second, and Matthew Sutton is the youngest.

Now the Sutton Family sent Ethan Sutton to contact Declan Hawthorne, just wanting to frame this as a childish conflict and brush it off lightly.

But Declan Hawthorne had no intention of letting it slide so easily.

"Give Old Man Shaw a call."

"Got it."

The call connected, and Allen Shaw’s voice came through.

"Declan, what’s up?"

"Serena might be harassed by the Sutton Family, you handle it. I’m hanging up."

Allen Shaw exclaimed several times, "What, you called just to say this? What happened again?"

He was busy playing golf with a real estate tycoon and didn’t have time to check the livestream.

Just now getting some free time, he heard Declan Hawthorne say this.

His heart nearly jumped out.

Declan Hawthorne wasn’t in the mood for small talk, "Matthew Sutton was sued by me, and after being taken back by the Sutton Family, now Ethan Sutton wants to settle. I refused. There might be trouble where Serena is; keep an eye on her."

He suspected Allen Shaw might have a little interest in Serena Sutton.

Whether Allen Shaw wanted to step in to help was entirely up to Allen Shaw.

Declan Hawthorne’s reminder was already considerate enough.

The call ended.

Allen Shaw stared at his phone, his mind momentarily blank.

He opened his phone to check today’s trending topics, and after understanding everything that had happened, he slapped his forehead.

He called Serena Sutton, but no one answered.

Serena Sutton worked for the Hawthorne Group.

Matthew Sutton had also been sued by the Hawthorne Group.

The Suttons would most likely put pressure on her to negotiate with the Hawthorne Group.

But Serena Sutton wasn’t involved in any of this.

Having her mediate also put her in an undeserved predicament.

Allen Shaw gripped the steering wheel tightly.

His usually composed demeanor now bore rare traces of agitation.

With Serena Sutton not answering his calls, his agitation simmered like growing flames.