Chapter 213: Henry Bennett Stepped Forward

Sienna remained silent as Henry Bennett stepped forward. “You must drop this, Sienna. For the good of the family. We can witness the prenup signing right now. Derek will never dare to harm you again.” He continued gravely, “Think about what happens if our alliance with the Prescotts collapses. If you ruin Derek, the Prescotts will cut off our supply of their premium materials.”

The Prescott family produced the finest construction materials in the industry. Prestige Builders, the Bennett family's globally renowned development corporation, relied entirely on these superior supplies to maintain its reputation for excellence. Losing this partnership would be catastrophic. The Prescotts held all the power. Sienna’s eyes narrowed. She was about to respond when…

“So this is how the Bennetts and Prescotts handle their disputes. By blackmailing the victim.”

A cool, authoritative voice cut through the tension. Everyone turned. Lucas Harrington stood in the hallway entrance. Impeccable in a custom-tailored suit, without a single crease. His polished shoes gleamed. He carried himself like royalty. The crowd’s pulse quickened. He had heard everything. Henry moved quickly to explain. “You misunderstand, Mr. Harrington. We are merely trying to avoid a public scandal.”

“Precisely,” Margaret Prescott added, her tone placating. “As elders, we only want the best for our children. Sienna and Derek have a long history together. We wish to see them happy.”

A small figure peeked out from behind Lucas. Noah Harrington’s wide, innocent eyes scanned the room. “But if it was your wedding day,” the boy asked, his voice clear and curious, “and your fiancé cheated with someone else, and tried to take all your money and maybe even hurt you… would you just let it go? Could you?”

His question hung in the air. It struck a chord, particularly with the women present. They glanced at their own partners, imagining the betrayal. The answer was a resounding no. They would never let it go. They would want vengeance. Lucas’s voice was ice cold and definitive. “As an outside observer, I find this unacceptable. If the Prescott family severs ties with the Bennetts over this, the Harrington Group will supply Prestige Builders with our materials. Indefinitely.”

A shockwave went through the room. Harrington materials were legendary, reserved for international projects and elite clients. They had never supplied a local company. Was he openly taking Sienna’s side? Derek’s face darkened with fury. This was his wedding, his family’s business. Lucas had no right to interfere. Henry Bennett slammed his cane on the floor. “Enough!” he declared, his voice ringing with finality. “This ends now. The wedding is canceled. No one will pressure Sienna further. The Prescotts will deal with Derek’s discipline.”

He paused, his furious gaze landing on Vanessa. “As for you… Pack your things. You are on a flight to Africa today. You will not return until this disgrace is forgotten.” Africa? Vanessa paled, her face a mask of sheer horror. He was banishing her? To that distant, unforgiving continent?