Chapter 298

Everyone was cheering and shouting. Dressed in a white gown, Esther graced the stage under the spotlight, looking utterly beauShe was thirty-one, but she seemed as youthful as an eighteen-year-old.

"Hello, everyone, I am Esther, and I am truly honored to be at Zane and Almira's wedding ceremony today..."

As Esther began to speak, another round of applause swept the room.

Derek was so engrossed that he didn't even realize he was drooling.

After a few simple congratulations, Esther stepped down from the stage to the regretful gazes of the audience.

"May I sit here?"

Esther approached, her eyes twinkling with mischief.

This scene made Derek immensely uncomfortable.

Had he and Jonathan swapped places, he would have been at the receiving end of Esther's playful wink.

"Of course! This spot has been reserved for Miss Esther. Certainly, you can sit here!"

Not waiting for Jonathan's