Hansen Ruiz's deep affection had moved her. It was because of his deep love that she had fallen for him, accepted his proposal, and even given him her chastity. Yet, the disdain from Mrs. Ruiz truly hurt her heart. Weren't ladies from prominent families said to be well-cultured? Did constantly calling people 'Country Bumpkin' count as being cultured? They lacked even the most basic manners, worse than three-year-old children. How could they be called ladies from prominent families? Yes, they were fortunate—born into wealth, married into affluent families, living lives of privilege—but that didn't give them the right to look down on others. In this world, there are only two kinds of people: men and women. Everyone is human. What right did they have to treat her family this way? She had never felt inferior for being a farmer's daughter; on the contrary, she was proud.

"Rachel, considering she is your mother-in-law and an elder, and considering how well Ruiz treats you, you should not hold it against an elder. Your mother-in-law may not like you, but when you marry into the family, you should work even harder to win her genuine acceptance. Rachel, when others look down on us, we can't earn respect by quarreling with them. We should use our actions to conquer them, to earn their respect from the bottom of their hearts," Mr. Bailey advised Rachel earnestly.

Relatives of the Bailey Family also chimed in, all advising her.

Simon Ruiz quickly led Mrs. Ruiz away, and finally, the commotion ended under everyone's persuasion.

With her parents' advice in mind, Rachel Bailey boarded the wedding car heading to St. Rowan Cathedral.

Inside St. Rowan Cathedral, guests filled the seats, and media personnel swarmed both inside and outside the Church.

When Glades Horne and Julia Bluen had their wedding, it was a closed ceremony, so the media were not allowed inside. They didn't even dare show up outside the Church. That was the most valuable news, and they had missed it. This time, the Horne Family's second son—a heroic rescuer—was marrying the original fiancée of the eldest Horne son, who was also the eldest daughter of the Bluen Family. The media were certain to come and join in the commotion. Moreover, there were two couples getting married today. The other couple consisted of the Chief Assistant of Valence Group—a prominent figure in T City—marrying a self-reliant young woman from the countryside, who was good friends with Julia Bluen. The weddings of both couples were thus newsworthy.

All the major media outlets were there under orders from their superiors.

Upon entering the cathedral, a long red carpet was laid out, with the grooms standing at the other end, waiting for their brides to arrive.

Hansen Ruiz was the first to arrive at the Church.

Marcel Horne sat in his wheelchair, his usually cold face now beaming with joy. Although he was unable to stand, this in no way diminished the heartfelt euphoria radiating from him.

James Horne, dressed in a black suit, handsome and tall, and bearing a striking resemblance to Glades Horne, captured significant attention as soon as he appeared before the guests.

Despite being an illegitimate son, his handsome and imposing stature still made the hearts of the women in the crowd flutter.

His usual coldness was not as apparent on his face today, but he still gave off an icy presence.

Rebecca Hughes was also among the guests. Her pretty face was smiling, but she was casually licking a lollipop, exuding a relaxed vibe and well-wishes for both couples.

The surrounding young ladies from wealthy families scornfully glanced at her before diverting their gaze.

Uriel Hughes, Rebecca's beloved elder brother, helplessly took the lollipop from her hand and whispered irritably, "You're too old for this. Rebecca, are you trying to embarrass me on purpose?"

What a headache! This wild little sister of mine... when will I ever marry her off?

"Sweet, delicious," Rebecca Hughes giggled. Upon seeing James Horne appear, she winked at him, pointing first to her own head and then to his, her eyes silently asking if his head was alright.

James Horne saw her too. His usually somewhat gentle handsome face instantly turned gloomy. He averted his gaze, not wanting to deal with her.

It's been so long, and she's still asking if his head is alright!

Among the grooms, Hansen Ruiz arrived first, but among the brides, Ruby Bluen arrived first.

Glades Horne and Julia Bluen only entered the church after Marcel Horne had appeared.

The moment this golden couple, brimming with affection for one another, made their appearance, they immediately stole the limelight from both prospective grooms. The media swarmed them, turning their cameras on them and snapping photos nonstop.

Glades Horne's expression remained unchanged, maintaining the inscrutability he showed to the outside world. Flanked by two bodyguards, he exuded the commanding presence of a corporate leader, like a true king.

Julia Bluen wore a gentle smile, alluring and enchanting. Perhaps due to her pregnancy, she radiated a special charm that particularly attracted men's gazes. She held Glades Horne's arm, their intimacy as husband and wife evident for all to see.

Four bodyguards followed Julia Bluen, bringing the couple's total to six. This clearly showcased how much the Crown Prince cared for his wife. Offending Glades Horne might still leave one with a chance of survival, but offending Julia Bluen was to risk utter annihilation.

The couple walked to the front row and sat down, taking their places as relatives of the Horne Family.

"Glades, I think you've stolen the thunder from both grooms."

As soon as Julia sat down, she softly teased her husband.

"You've also stolen the spotlight from your sister," Glades Horne responded with a low chuckle.

Ruby Bluen also looked stunning today, yet she didn't quite outshine Julia Bluen.

It couldn't be helped. Julia Bluen had married the Crown Prince. Furthermore, after her sister eloped, Julia had married him in her place and was now doted upon to the heavens by her husband. Consequently, everyone was more interested in her than in Ruby Bluen.

She usually kept a low profile, rarely appearing in public. Today was a rare occasion to see the couple together, and the media wouldn't pass up the chance, wishing they could keep their cameras focused on them until the wedding was over.

Julia Bluen looked towards her sister.

At that moment, Ruby Bluen's eyes were only for Marcel Horne. Her expression was full of happiness, but also a touch of concern for Marcel Horne that others couldn't detect. She was worried that Marcel's leg might hurt, making it difficult for him to cope with the wedding banquet after the ceremony.

Rachel Bailey had departed from the Emperor Hotel, and both families' wedding banquets were still to be held at the Emperor Hotel.