CHAPTER 77
The unexpected scene unfolded with such intensity that it sent shivers down everyone’s spine. No one had anticipated witnessing such explicit content, and a collective disbelief washed over the audience. They exchanged wide-eyed glances, their voices hushed into a stunned silence as they processed what they were seeing and hearing.
The woman's moans and heavy breathing resonated through the hall, amplifying the awkward tension in the room.
Throughout it all, Violet remained composed, facing the crowd with a satisfied smile. She couldn’t hide her amusement at the shocked reactions of her guests.
Piper had certainly delivered. With Xander potentially compromised now, and the live broadcast capturing every moment, the Schmidts and King were on the verge of becoming family through marriage!
From that moment onward, Violet envisioned herself as the matriarch of the King family and Xander's future mother-in-law.
However, she needed to maintain her role in this charade. Violet quickly masked her initial pride and turned towards the screen, feigning shock.
But her shock turned genuine.
The couple displayed on the screen weren't Timothy and Piper as intended. Instead, it featured the last individuals she expected:
Justin and Sheena?!
How could this possibly be happening?
Violet stumbled back, crashing to the ground with a force that echoed through the room. A shattered look overtook her eyes, and in the next instant, she erupted into a frenzied scream.
"Turn it off! Turn it off! Turn it off!!!" Her cries pierced the air, growing more desperate with each syllable.
The maids, stunned into action, scrambled towards the broadcasting room. Despite their best efforts, the throng of guests obstructed their path, preventing any swift resolution.
Meanwhile, the live feed continued unabated, and the guests, recovering from the initial shock, began to murmur amongst themselves. Accusatory fingers pointed towards Violet, igniting a tumultuous wave of whispered conversations across the hall.
Violet had just moments ago spoken of enduring love and was now confronted with this painful slap in the face. It was beyond embarrassing—it was devastating.
Always known for her grace and dignity, how could she bear the mockery now being directed at her?
As the reality of the situation sank in, Violet felt herself losing control. Her voice cracked as she roared at the crowd, "Stop watching! Stop watching! Stop watching!"
But the guests seemed indifferent to her pleas. To them, she was no longer the esteemed hostess, but a figure of ridicule, akin to a fallen queen in a Shakespearean tragedy.
Violet sprang to her feet, shoving aside the useless maids as she dashed towards the broadcast room. In a frenzy, she yanked out plugs and hurled equipment to the ground, desperate to stop the humiliating broadcast.
With her hair disheveled and her mind reeling, Violet’s thoughts turned dark. How could Justin betray her with that servant’s daughter? The rage inside her surged; she vowed to make them pay dearly for this betrayal.
The housekeeper stood by, stunned by the unfolding chaos. She had ensured everything was set up correctly, including the camera in the guest room. How could it have captured Justin and Sheena instead?
As Violet stormed upstairs, the housekeeper followed, bewildered and apprehensive about what would unfold next.
As Violet seethed with rage and contemplated her next move, the housekeeper stepped in, offering a voice of reason amid the chaos.
"Mrs. Schmidt, please, you must calm down," she urged, her tone firm yet reassuring.
"Taking revenge on Sheena can wait. Right now, you need to focus on salvaging the situation with Ms. Schmidt and Xander. If we lose this opportunity, there may not be another chance to secure the King marriage alliance."
Piper...
Violet's jaw clenched tightly as she fought to contain her fury. Despite her burning desire to lash out at Sheena and Justin for their betrayal, she knew the housekeeper was correct.
This was a critical moment—a chance to reclaim control after the humiliating video debacle. She couldn't afford to let her emotions cloud her judgment now.
With determination set in her eyes, Violet swiftly redirected her focus to the task at hand. She knew that resolving Xander and Piper’s affair was paramount before dealing with the treacherous duo of Justin and Sheena.
Realizing the live broadcast was a lost cause, Violet hatched a new plan—to draw the guests upstairs and unveil the unfolding drama.
A mischievous wink to her housekeeper signaled their synchronized understanding. Without missing a beat, Violet's voice cut through the murmurs of the crowd.
"Has anyone seen Ms. Schmidt? Where could she have disappeared to?" Her sharp eyes scanned the room, gauging reactions.
"And Mr. King? Why isn't he here? Are they together? Where have they gone?"
The questions hung in the air, stirring a sense of urgency and intrigue among the guests. Violet knew that the element of surprise and public exposure could still be her allies in this chaotic turn of events.
