Chapter 692

Donovan Sterling looked like he was swallowing poison rather than breakfast porridge.

For the first time, Evelyn felt genuine pity for her uncle. She prayed he didn't have a heart condition.

William Sterling wore the same pained expression.

After dabbing his mouth with a napkin, William forced a smile and delivered his rehearsed compliments. Evelyn and Lucas exchanged horrified glances.

Evelyn thought, "Just how terrified is Father that Emily might reject Donovan?"

Alexander Sterling took one microscopic bite and never touched his spoon again.

As always, Alexander proved to be the wisest member of the Sterling family.

Emily watched the family's reaction with satisfaction, especially William's exaggerated praise that stroked her ego.

Donovan observed his family's theatrics with detached amusement as he ate Lucas' perfectly toasted bread. The moment he'd seen Emily confuse salt for sugar, he'd vowed never to let her near a stove again.

This breakfast would be her first and last culinary attempt.

Post-meal, everyone gulped down multiple glasses of water. Emily prepared to visit her parents, with the butler loading her car with lavish gifts. Evelyn and Natalie helped with the packing.

William nervously asked, "Emily, are you... satisfied with our family?"

Emily nodded solemnly. "Absolutely!"

Marrying the legendary Donovan Sterling into this wealthy dynasty? Satisfaction didn't begin to cover it.

William beamed. "Then when Donovan visits your parents, please speak well of him. He's not eloquent, but you're perfectly matched. If they approve, we'll immediately set a wedding date!"

"S-so soon?" Emily's eyes widened in shock.

Who said marrying into wealth was difficult? This was suspiciously easy!

"Nonsense," William waved dismissively. "You're both busy people - leave the arrangements to us!"

After Emily's departure, Evelyn contacted Kingsley Tech to finalize the product copy before posting it.

Satisfied with the draft, she uploaded it to her social media.

Her account already overflowed with comments and DMs she never read.

With Nathan Blackwood still trending below New Year's greetings, Evelyn strategically timed her post.

She shared a photo of her right hand holding a coffee cup - slender fingers like porcelain, the index finger adorned with an exquisite diamond ring perfectly centered in the frame.

Caption: "New Beginnings." Engagement exploded instantly.

The timing screamed intentional messaging.

Netizens dissected the image like forensic investigators. The coffee revealed nothing, so they fixated on the ring's placement.

A right index finger ring signaled noble singledom - her elegant clapback to Nathan's ridiculous rumors.

Regardless of public opinion, Evelyn remained unshaken.

This post drew her line in the sand.

Through silence and symbolism, Evelyn debunked reconciliation rumors with Nathan.

The featured product? That breathtaking ring.

Its flawless craftsmanship, dazzling diamond, and elegant design complemented her hand like it was made for her.

Absolute perfection.

Evelyn Sinclair truly embodied the ideal wealthy bachelorette.