Chapter 209: Sienna Was Destined to Become Her Daughter-in-law

“Sienna, please. Stay calm. I will fix this for you. That boy will be severely punished. He will apologize to you publicly!”

“This is all Vanessa’s doing. You must give our Derek a chance!”

Sienna was destined to become her daughter-in-law. That brilliant diamond mind was nearly the Prescott family’s asset. Margaret Prescott couldn't let it slip away. Her priority was soothing Sienna. Sienna remained motionless, her eyes fixed on the now-black screen.

'Why did it cut off so quickly? Damn it! I should have programmed the Trojan to stream for a full hour!'

Margaret misread her fixation as profound hurt. “Sienna, you and Derek grew up together. You know his heart belongs to you. Things were going so well between you lately! Don’t be too upset. Men have their weaknesses. I will watch him closely for you from now on,” she coaxed, gently reaching for Sienna’s hand.

“Hmph!” Sienna snatched her hand away with a cold scoff. Without a word, she tore the veil from her head. The necklace followed, clattering to the floor. Then the delicate lace gloves. Every accessory was violently discarded.

Each item was flung down with contempt. She stripped herself of everything but the wedding gown itself. Finally, she snarled, “I was ready to abandon my career for him. And this is his repayment? Compromise is not in my vocabulary. Not for Sienna Bennett. The. Wedding. Is. Off.” Her words were sharp, final. She shoved the engagement ring into Margaret’s palm. Holding her gown, she stormed away. Tears glistened in her eyes, yet her stride was fierce and unyielding. She perfectly embodied the betrayed woman reclaiming her power.

Her team watching—Miles, Owen, Harrison—silently applauded her masterful performance. The guests in the lobby and the live-stream audience erupted in praise and respect.

“Yes! That’s the way!”

“Boss Bennett is incredible! She made the right choice!”

“Derek is scum! Stay away from trash like him!”

“Vanessa is a vile, disgusting slut!”

The elders from the Bennett and Prescott families looked ready to collapse from fury and shame. As Sienna neared the exit, Penelope rushed down the stairs and grabbed her arm. “Ms. Bennett, wait! Please, come with me!” She urgently pulled Sienna toward the staircase. Paparazzi trying to follow were immediately blocked by family bodyguards. Behind the screens, Lucas stood, Noah in his arms. They headed for the private VIP elevator. On the second floor of Grand Meridian Hotel…

Vanessa knelt on the floor, tears streaming relentlessly down her face. Derek knelt beside her. His father, Victor Prescott, raged before them, his anger white-hot. Helena, Philip, and Caleb Bennett were also present. They stared, hearts broken, expressions conflicted. Disbelief was etched on their faces.

Vanessa was their beloved, their favorite. Especially Helena. She never imagined Vanessa capable of such indecency. During the earlier interview, Helena truly believed in Vanessa's kindness and generosity. This revelation was a devastating blow. Helena had only wanted to help Vanessa recover financially, even hoping to introduce her to Sebastian Harrington! She never dreamed Vanessa would entangle herself with Derek behind their backs. Let alone sleep with him.