Chapter 1111:
Whispers rippled through the crowd.
“Wait, did I hear that right? They’re getting married in a month?”
“Can you believe it? Ms. Ellis is getting such a halfhearted celebration. First, a thrown-together engagement, now a rushed wedding. As a member of the Walton family, she deserves so much better than this.”
“Honestly, I almost feel bad for Joanne. Hester isn’t exactly treating her with much respect.”
At Linsey’s table, the low buzz of gossip drifted over. Dolores, slightly flushed from wine, seemed unaware, but the rest picked up every word.
Alicia’s eyes widened with genuine surprise. “Is it even possible to organize a proper wedding in just one month?”
Linsey offered a wry smile. “The Wade family probably doesn’t see any reason to waste their time or energy on something they consider trivial.”
With the eavesdropper hovering nearby, Linsey played her role, displeasure lacing her words as she stood up for her friend.
Everyone knew that when powerful families joined through marriage, months of meticulous planning were the norm. Such events weren’t just about two people—they reflected the prestige and status of both families throughout Grester.
So to have Hester announce a wedding date just a month away? That was a shock.
No matter how hard they tried, it would be impossible to avoid a last-minute scramble. Linsey had already found it odd that they had combined the engagement and birthday parties into one event.
Now it was clear that Hester never intended to put much effort into Joanne’s side of things. She was simply a convenient pawn, making it easier for Dustin to secure his place at Wade Group.
For a fleeting moment, Linsey actually felt bad for Joanne. It suddenly made sense why Joanne had hesitated to marry into the Wade family at all.
Alicia chimed in quietly, “Honestly, the wedding itself isn’t that important. As long as the couple is happy, it’s enough. You don’t really need a big event.”
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Linsey looked at her with genuine curiosity. “Is that why you and Jeffery never held a wedding? No wonder so few people even realize you’re married.”
Jeffery glanced at Alicia, a hint of guilt in his eyes. “I was still recovering at the time. Alicia didn’t want to put me through anything stressful, so we just kept postponing. In the end, we signed the papers and skipped the ceremony.”
“I already said I don’t care.” Alicia laughed, tilting her head. “But seriously, how did we end up talking about our own drama?”
She nudged Linsey with a teasing smile. “Wait! Didn’t you and Collin skip your own wedding too?”
Linsey shrugged, resting her elbow on the table. “Collin and I? We already got married once. The second wedding was just a formality. No point dragging it out again…”
Before she could even finish the sentence, a familiar voice floated over, getting closer. “What’s all this chatter? Did I hear someone drop my name?”
Linsey arched an eyebrow and turned just in time to be pulled into Collin’s arms for a warm, familiar hug.
She looked up at him, her eyes softening as a small smile tugged at her lips. But before he could speak, Linsey gave him a quick, subtle look—just enough for him to catch on that someone nearby might be listening.
