Chapter 199: Sienna Gestured for Noah to Come Closer

Sienna gestured for Noah to come closer. “Noah, over here.”

“Mommy!” Noah bounded into her arms like an eager puppy, his wide eyes gazing up at her.

“Mommy, is practice over now?”

Even though the moves were basic, all he could think about was sleeping and eating. Sleeping, then eating… Sienna tousled his soft hair. “You can’t be lazy all the time, sweetheart. You need at least twenty minutes of exercise every day.”

“But we’re finished for today. Mommy has something important to tell you. For the next two weeks, I’ll be spending a lot of time with that awful man. We’ll even be planning our wedding.”

“Noah, you have to remember this is all part of Mommy’s plan. None of it is real. On the actual wedding day, I’m going to make sure that terrible man and his horrible accomplice are publicly humiliated. They will pay for everything they’ve done to me. So, you mustn’t be sad or worried, okay? Promise me you’ll take care of yourself.”

“Okay! Okay! Noah loves watching Mommy defeat the monsters! Noah will cheer for Mommy the whole time!”

Days flew by. Sienna went through the motions of selecting wedding gowns and hairstyles. Fortunately, Derek was perpetually busy and held such disdain for her that he avoided these preparations entirely. This made everything much simpler for Sienna. Despite this, paparazzi managed to snap photos of her during these appointments. Rumors of her impending marriage to Derek exploded across the internet. Fans flooded her social media, desperate for confirmation. Even influential figures like Miles, Harrison Vale, and other powerful contacts reached out for details.

Seeing an opportunity, Sienna composed a post. [Putting my career on hold, all for you.] She attached one of the photos of her in a wedding gown. The internet went into a frenzy. The Diamond Boss was abandoning her film shoots and endorsement deals… for Derek Prescott… for their wedding! The wealthiest woman in the country was marrying Derek Prescott! They were a stunningly handsome couple, and netizens showered them with congratulations and well-wishes. The entire nation eagerly anticipated the wedding of the decade. In the Harrington Estate study.

Sebastian burst into the room, his face etched with panic. “Lucas, are you just going to sit there? Sienna is officially engaged! To Derek Prescott! It’s all over the news!” Lucas glanced at her social media feed. If he hadn’t known her true plan, his rage would have been uncontrollable. But knowing the truth, a faint, cold smile touched his lips. “It’s… acceptable.”

‘Acceptable?’

“Brother? Do you have a fever? Are you feeling unwell?” Sebastian moved to feel Lucas’s forehead.

Lucas shot him an icy glare and tossed a thick, embossed invitation card onto the desk. “Don’t forget to attend. It should be quite a spectacle.”

‘A spectacle?’

Sebastian frowned deeply. What kind of spectacle could this possibly be? This made no sense. Instead of charging off to confront Sienna, Lucas was handing him a wedding invitation? And telling him to enjoy the show? He then noticed Noah nearby, calmly playing on his tablet, completely unbothered. “Noah, what’s wrong with your father? Has he lost his mind? Wait… why are you so calm about this too?”

“Uncle Sebastian, there’s no need to worry. Father is correct. There will be an excellent show. Just make sure you’re there to see it,” Noah stated with the serious air of a miniature adult.

Slowly, comprehension dawned on Sebastian. “You all know this is part of Sienna’s scheme, don’t you? What is she planning this time?” Lucas remained silent. Noah simply gave a knowing nod. Sebastian immediately dropped onto the couch beside Noah. “She’s publicly announced her wedding to Derek! What possible scheme could there be? You have to tell me, Noah! I’ll buy you all the ice cream you want!”

“I’m sorry, Uncle Sebastian. I promised Mommy I wouldn’t reveal her plan to anyone,” Noah replied, his expression utterly solemn.

This only fueled Sebastian’s curiosity. They had done this to him before, and now they were doing it again! Why did they always have to toy with his curiosity? He tried a threat. “Noah, if you don’t tell me, I won’t acknowledge you as my nephew anymore!”

“That’s alright. I still have Mommy!” Noah responded with a bright, cheeky grin.

“!!!”

It was bad enough his own brother kept secrets from him. Now his nephew was doing the same! Fine! He would just have to wait for the wedding day to see what incredible trick Sienna had planned.