As time slipped away, Sigmund remained silent. The officiant, growing nervous, finally approached. “We’re running out of time. The groom…”
I didn’t respond, keeping my gaze fixed on Sigmund. Finally, he spoke. “Alright.”
Relief flooded through me. I grabbed his arm, giving him a quick once-over. “Perfect. Good build, dressed sharply—no need for adjustments. You’ll do just fine!”
Looping my arm through his, I turned to the officiant. “Stop standing there and get started. The bride and groom will enter together. Keep it simple and quick!”
“His name is Sigmund Hopkins. Don’t forget it!” I added.
The officiant looked stunned, glancing between us before nodding hesitantly.
Everything felt like a blur until the ceremony was over.
The Hopkins family’s expressions ranged from shock to confusion, clearly struggling to process why the groom had suddenly changed. My parents, sitting among the guests, were equally baffled. Still, they didn’t seem opposed to the unexpected swap.
Once the guests were gone, Liam’s mother, Jasmine Gordon’s face turned dark. “Diana, this was unbelievably reckless. Do you know what kind of scandal this could cause if word gets out?”
“If it did, everyone would know I did it for the Hopkins family’s reputation,” I replied smoothly. “Jasmine, the next time you see Liam, kindly remind him to prioritize the bigger picture.”
Without waiting for her reply, I hooked my arm through Sigmund’s and walked off.
What a joke.
Back when I was dating Liam, Jasmine had always looked down on me, thinking I wasn’t good enough for their family.
Sure, my background wasn’t as prestigious as theirs, but I still graduated from a top university and had built a successful career of my own.
If the Hopkins family wanted to humiliate me, they shouldn’t expect me to go down quietly.
Once we stepped outside, Sigmund smirked. “You’ve always come across as so composed around me. I didn’t expect you to have such a fiery, sharp edge.”
