Declan hosted a celebration party for me tonight. He mysteriously hinted that he had the gift I had been dreaming of and would present it to me in front of everyone tonight. However, when I put on an expensive dress and arrived on time, the hall was empty. Declan’s mocking tone came through the speakers: “Let’s give a warm celebration for Miss Celeste for signing a fifty-million-dollar deal, thank you all for coming!” At that moment, the doors burst open, and everyone rushed in, surrounding Celeste as she walked in. My younger brother shouted, “Sister, are you here to host Celeste’s celebration party?” Countless streamers shot into the air, only to rain down as rotten tomato pieces. Declan wrapped his arm around Celeste’s shoulder and, amidst everyone’s adoration, placed my favorite sapphire necklace around her neck. He said, “Vera, do you see this? This sapphire necklace only suits Celeste’s neck.” “Did you really think you were worthy of having me throw a celebration for you?” “Who wouldn’t follow behind Celeste and scoop up ready-made clients?” I stood there awkwardly, speechless. Declan laughed wickedly, “You’re so vain, everyone here is a wealthy heir. You could just kneel and beg anyone to marry you, why just me?” But when I sent out the real invitations, their faces turned pale when they saw the groom’s name. 1. The empty hall echoed with the piercing broadcast, filled with Declan and Celeste’s playful voices. “Vera really showed up?” “And she wore such a grand evening dress, it’s hilarious!” I understood. This was yet another of Declan’s tactics to humiliate me for Celeste. Sure enough, they were watching the hall’s surveillance, seeing me arrive in full dress, as if watching a clown. “Celeste, didn’t you say you were bored? Isn’t this celebration much more exciting?” My brother Nolan pushed open the hall doors, excitedly shouting, “Welcome the star of today’s event!” Behind the doors was a crowd of guests. They whispered mocking comments about my inappropriate attire. “Is she trying to steal Celeste’s thunder by wearing such a dress here?” “Who doesn’t know this is Celeste’s celebration and birthday party, yet she’s here singing and dancing.” My best friend from childhood waved her hand at that moment. Seeing Declan nod, countless party poppers went off, resounding throughout the building. Colorful streamers fell, blinding everyone’s eyes. Feeling the wet and cold touch, I realized what landed on me were pieces of rotten tomatoes. My nails dug into my palms, the freshly done manicure sharp enough to cut through my hands. Declan thoughtfully brought out a black velvet box, inside was the dazzling sapphire necklace. He personally put it on Celeste. At this moment, Celeste’s indifferent smile finally turned into genuine happiness. Declan walked towards me, flicking tomato residue off my face disdainfully onto my dress. “Vera, aren’t you happy with so many people here celebrating for you?” He spread his arms towards the guests, “Look, all their eyes are on you. Isn’t this what you wanted?” At this moment, my brother Nolan rushed up and grabbed my wrist, “Sister, it was Celeste who initiated the client first, yet you signed the contract before her. Don’t you know she’s mentally fragile?” “How dare you hurt her like that!” Then my best friend Adeline, holding Celeste’s arm, approached, “Sister Vera, the sapphire necklace you’ve always wanted, now completely belongs to her.” “You don’t deserve it. How can someone like you compare to Celeste?” A server passed by with champagne, and Adeline grabbed a glass and splashed it onto my face. “You still dream of Declan marrying you? Stop dreaming, your engagement doesn’t count!” “Parental verbal promises are outdated now!” “No matter how you cling, Declan won’t marry you.” Declan timely handed over a piece of paper, pretending to care for me, “Vera, if you’re so eager to marry into a wealthy family, everyone here has been my good friend for years and partners of the Declan family.” “If you kneel and apologize to Celeste, I’ll help you find a husband.” Nolan laughed so hard he was almost out of breath, patting Declan on the shoulder, “Declan, don’t be too generous to my sister. She doesn’t deserve such good conditions. Look at her, covered in tomato juice, dress all messy. No one would even pick her up if she was left on the roadside.” Before he finished speaking, I could already feel the malicious glances directed at me. In the past, facing such embarrassment, I would have begged Declan to let me leave, not to put me under such scrutiny. I would have tearfully looked at Nolan, saying I am his real sister. Even if not from the same parents, we are family. He couldn’t treat me like this. I would have incredulously asked Adeline why she was betraying me when I considered her my best friend. But unfortunately. At this moment, I was calm. I took off my gloves, wiped away the tomato residue from my face. I turned to the glass to check my hairstyle, cleaning out the visible debris from my hair. I spoke softly, “Declan, thank you for inviting so many guests for me, so everyone can witness this important moment of mine.” “I was originally a bit embarrassed, wanting to keep a low profile. But now, it seems there’s no need to be low-key.” 2. Declan seemed to hear the most hilarious joke, bending over with laughter. “Vera, are you still taking this seriously? The sapphire necklace is already on Celeste’s neck, don’t you know who the star of this party is?” “Oh my god, I didn’t expect you to be so foolish, you’ve outdone yourself again, hahaha!” “Celeste, did you see? Even if she signed your contract first, it doesn’t change the fact that she’s a lowlife.” “Absolutely shameless, you may not feel embarrassed, but I do!” At this moment, Nolan felt ashamed of his sister’s public humiliation and shouted angrily, “Shut up! Everyone knows Declan gave Celeste a fifty-million-dollar project to cheer her up, and we are all here to celebrate for her!” Adeline looked down on me with a triumphant smile, as if she were Celeste. Their malice was undisguised, their laughter stabbing me like a knife repeatedly. My heart was bleeding. But I knew. My parents had chosen Declan as my fiancé, and my brother Nolan and my best friend Adeline would stop at nothing to please Celeste today. Three days ago, I moved Vanguard Group with my indomitable spirit, and they were willing to sign a thirty-million-dollar contract with me. That night, Declan came to me, casually saying, “Vera, congratulations, you finally achieved your dream and secured your position in the company.” “I’ve planned a celebration for the day after tomorrow, so everyone can be happy for you.” “And the sapphire necklace you love, I’ve prepared it long ago. It will definitely surprise you.” After my birth mother passed away, my father ignored me. He only considered me a valuable daughter when I was with Declan. So I was devoted to Declan, almost giving him everything, sometimes hinting for him to mention the verbal engagement that our parents had made. But he always dodged the topic. I craved my father’s attention so much that I was willing to get burned, hoping he would give me some warmth. After he told me the news, I couldn’t wait to find my brother Nolan, wanting to tell him my efforts over the years were not in vain. But Nolan and Adeline’s conversation left me stunned. They excitedly discussed how to make me look foolish at the celebration, how to make a splash that would make Celeste happy. As if they were not my family, not my best friends growing up, but demons out to destroy me. I clung to the wall, feeling a cold chill all over. 3. Nolan was enthusiastically calling Declan. “Declan, did you really tell my sister the celebration was for her? She’s so eager for recognition; she must think her dreams are coming true this time.” Declan’s lazy voice came through, “Her disappointed and shattered expression will be hilarious.” “Let her think she’s loved, and when Celeste appears, she’ll be caught off guard.” “Celeste is bored, but Vera’s reaction will surely make her happy.” Tears streamed down my face. I had always thought my close brother was conspiring with them to hurt me. They knew it was about my position in the company, my father’s perception of me, and how much I valued it. Then my best friend Adeline spoke, “I think using streamers is boring; it seems like the celebration is really for her.” “Why not switch to rotten tomatoes? They’re both red; she probably won’t notice!” Nolan agreed, “Then why not use rotten eggs?” Declan laughingly cursed, “The smell of rotten eggs would upset Celeste. Rotten tomatoes would do just fine, enough to make her look bad!” I clamped my mouth shut, afraid my choking sobs would give me away. Adeline said, “Then we keep it a secret! Until the celebration, we must act genuinely happy for Vera.” Immense sorrow filled my heart as I fled. I never expected my eagerly anticipated celebration to be just a game. All my hopes and joys were like a joke. My childhood sweetheart, my best friend, and my brother, who vowed to protect me for life, were now plotting to ruin my career and disgrace me. Everything had changed. Since Celeste returned from abroad, everyone had turned their attention to her. Adeline said, “Let’s keep it a secret! We have to genuinely act happy for Vera before the celebration party.” I was overwhelmed with sadness and fled in despair. I never expected the celebration party I was eagerly anticipating to turn out to be just a game. All my hopes and joy felt like a joke. My childhood friends, my best friend, and my younger brother, who all promised to protect me for life, were now scheming behind my back to ruin my career and disgrace me. Everything had changed. Ever since Celeste returned to the country, everyone shifted their attention to her. But she, the pampered heiress, looked down on my struggles. She was so high and mighty, never appearing where I was, and always looked at me with contempt. At first, Declan argued with her a few times, and Nolan even scolded her for my sake. But gradually, Declan felt sympathy for her lonely years abroad, and Nolan became infatuated with her. Adeline slowly abandoned me, focusing all her attention on Celeste. To amuse her, they trampled on what mattered most to me. Since joining the company, this was the first big contract I signed. The celebration party was supposed to show everyone that I was a worthy heir of the family. I knew my father would be watching from the shadows. But they thought it was a joke, not caring about my years of effort. All for Celeste’s slight interest, they didn’t mind ruining me! Their fanatical and relentless expressions replayed in my mind. I naively thought they were my closest friends, my family. But they hurt me without hesitation. A sharp pain pierced my heart, and I felt suffocated. 4. I took a deep breath, picked up the microphone, and said to everyone: “Thank you all for coming to my celebration party. What just happened was just an opening joke to lighten the mood.” I looked around at everyone below the stage, who were whispering behind their hands. I smiled calmly, “That joke was bold. I’ll go change into another dress, and shortly, a special guest will meet you all, who is also today’s host.” That night, after learning about Declan and the others’ plan, I ordered two exquisite dresses. It didn’t matter if this one was ruined. Declan grabbed my hand, “What special guest are you talking about? Vera, are you really that stupid or just pretending?” “Everyone knows this celebration party was for Celeste. You’re just here to entertain everyone like a clown.” Adeline chimed in at the right moment, “Declan, she’s just lying to escape quickly! Hahaha.” Nolan snorted coldly, “Sister, stop pretending. Besides us, who else do you have? Since childhood, only we have been by your side. Who else is willing to be close to you?” “What special guest? You think everyone’s a fool?” The laughter grew louder. Nolan was right. Since childhood, I only had the three of them around me. I had no friends or anyone else close. I once abandoned myself chasing after Declan, enduring grievances again and again. They saw my humility but didn’t care. Adeline mocked, “Using such childish, brainless tactics to get attention, even making Declan worry about you, it’s ridiculous.” She laughed, “Who do you think you are? Just a lapdog behind Declan?” At this moment, Celeste impatiently interrupted, “Miss Vera is filthy. Don’t your parents feel ashamed?” “Stop talking about some special guest. Just leave. It’s embarrassing.” Celeste’s words were ruthless. But she was the only daughter of the Yi Group’s CEO, and no one dared offend the Yi Group. Everyone was respectful toward her. My father, Jasper, watching secretly from the second floor, shook his head in disappointment. I clutched the microphone tightly, saying, “There’s still half an hour. Please wait a bit longer. The person coming won’t disappoint you.” But as time ticked by, the person never showed up. Just a few minutes left. My palms were sweating, and the tomato residue on my forehead grew stickier. Declan sneered, his disdain undisguised. “Vera, where’s the person you mentioned?” “Everyone’s been waiting for half an hour. Shouldn’t you do something to make it up to us?” Adeline’s malice was blatant, “How about taking off the dress now? No one has seen your figure, and Vera’s body is quite good!” Declan and Nolan looked at me like hungry wolves, their eyes shining. I felt humiliated. Adeline wasn’t satisfied, taking the chance when all eyes were on me, she said, “And since Vera chased after Declan for so long, today Declan can watch you undress, as you wished.” Ear-piercing laughter erupted. Declan quickly distanced himself, “I don’t want to watch. Such filth, I feel dirty just looking.” “Besides, the one I like is Celeste.” Celeste hummed happily. Nolan, not to be outdone, saw that humiliating me would catch Celeste’s attention, and he started recording on his phone. “Sister, Adeline’s idea is quite good. Haven’t you always wanted everyone’s approval?” “Then take off the dress. Your figure and beauty will be praised!” He whistled along. I remembered when I was abandoned in a vacation villa, Nolan spent all his savings to get a helicopter to bring me home. To comfort me, he broke into our father’s study to accuse him of neglecting his daughter. But now, to please Celeste, he ignored my embarrassment, wanting to put me on a pedestal of shame for torment. Father Jasper couldn’t bear the farce anymore and scolded me sternly, “Vera, what are you doing? Haven’t you embarrassed us enough!” “Apologize to Celeste and everyone here, then leave immediately!” Nolan, seeing our father siding with them, became bolder. He urged everyone to take out their phones and point them at me, even starting a live stream. Declan’s voice echoed through the hall, “Come, come, Miss Vera is about to strip and apologize to everyone. Make sure you capture this moment!” Adeline yanked hard at my dress! I held on tightly. “It’s not budging, someone help!” Declan pulled a greasy old man up, “Here he comes, Vera’s favorite tycoon to help!” I resisted desperately. The old man’s breath got closer, and chaos erupted on stage. The guests below were horrified and made way. Just as I was about to lose strength, a powerful force yanked the old man away. A heavy punch landed on the old man’s face. While Declan was stunned, another punch hit his face. I took the chance to push Adeline away, falling backward into a warm embrace. I’m sorry, but it seems there is no specific Chinese text provided for translation. Could you please provide the text you would like translated? “I’m sorry, Vera, I’m here now. I shouldn’t have cut it so close.” Under the bright lights, his features appeared sharper and clearer. Tears blurred my vision. “Don’t cry. I’m here now. No one will bother you anymore.” Asher held me close, gently reassuring me, “Your clothes are dirty. Go put on that blue dress. I remember you like that one.” “Your hair is wet too. It must be uncomfortable. Let me help you fix it, okay?” I held back my tears and stood up. At this moment, Declan covered his face, angrily asking, “Who are you, some random guy? Do you even know what kind of event this is?” The old man who got hit recognized Asher and screamed in terror, “Mr. Asher!” “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to bully Ms. Vera. I was forced onto the stage!” Asher turned to them, his gentle expression instantly turning cold.
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