Chapter 1045 Toast
Their fingers intertwined under the sparkling crystal chandelier.
Natalie headed to the lounge, swapped out of her white wedding dress, and slipped into a Vistalia-style dress. Adrian also changed into a more laid-back suit.
He gazed at Natalie with soft eyes and walked over, their fingers locking tight. "Let's go toast Grandpa."
There were 30 tables in the banquet hall. Ruben was at the head table. The two walked over and toasted him. Ruben said, "Adrian, you're the head of the Howard Group now. You have a responsibility to Natalie, and that means treating her right."
"I know, Grandpa," Adrian replied.
Ruben looked at Natalie. From the first time he saw her, he felt she was special. Although he was initially surprised by how much Natalie resembled Alice, it now seemed like it was no coincidence. "Natalie, I once said I owe you a wish. When you decide what it is, come tell me, and I'll make it happen."
"Thank you, Grandpa," Natalie said with a smile.
The head table was mostly filled with members of the Howard family: Ruben, Joe and Claire, Melissa's family, Jamie and Andrea, and Donte and his mom.
There were also some Howard family members that Natalie hadn't met before.
Donte raised his glass. "Adrian, Natalie, I wish you happiness."
Ruben didn't mind the rivalry between Adrian and Donte. Now that Adrian was firmly established as the heir to the Howard Group, with Donte managing the southern branch, Donte was naturally unhappy with Ruben's arrangement but had no choice. Most of the Howard family shareholders backed Adrian.
Previously, when Adrian wanted to marry Alice, Donte saw his chance to seize control of the Howard Group. He believed that marrying into a top-tier family would directly help him take over the Howard Group. However, Donte was rejected by Kamille. Blinded by his own ambition, Donte believed he could easily seize power when he learned Adrian was marrying Alice, a woman of no consequence. Now, Adrian was marrying Natalie, an orphan with no notable background. Yet, the Howard Group still belonged to Adrian.
Donte clenched his fists, resenting not being favored by Ruben.
Donte's gaze fell on Natalie, a flash of amazement in his eyes. She was indeed very beautiful, especially with her unique aura. Her face had some resemblance to Alice's, but their temperaments and bone structures were different. Despite the superficial similarities, they were easily distinguishable. This Natalie was much more beautiful than Alice.
"Melissa, Daniel," Adrian said, raising his glass as he approached Melissa.
Daniel was also there, dressed in a charcoal gray suit with his hair neatly combed. He looked at Natalie, a fleeting look of wistfulness in his eyes. Natalie was a goddess in that dress, her radiance blinding him. He couldn't take his eyes off her, mesmerized by her beauty. Once, Daniel had been very close to Natalie. He masked the disappointment and sadness in his eyes, forcing a smile. "Congratulations, Adrian, Natalie."
Natalie looked at Daniel. She knew about his feelings and she also knew that when she moved out of the Cullen Mansion, it was Daniel who had arranged the small apartment for her.
Bella had told her everything.
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