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A few members of the Payne Family were sitting around the table at the restaurant. including Leslie’s
grandparents, his parents, and his two aunts and uncles-in- law. They were not here today to call off
Leslie’s and Queenie’s engagement, but they were here mainly to re-select Leslie’s future wife, who
would also be the future matriarch of their family.
When Queenie walked in, they couldn’t recognize her and weren’t sure if she was Queenie or Bonnie.
“Mrs. Silverstein, w- who is this? Is she Queenie or Bonnie?”
“This is my eldest daughter, Queenie. Bonnie and Leslie will be coming right up!” Maggie explained
with a smile.
“Oh, they look very alike. We can’t tell them apart!” Leslie’s mother, Keira Faulkner, donned an
awkward smile as she tried to gloss over her social faux pas.
Although Queenie hated Leslie, she still treated the seniors politely since they weren’t the target of her
ire. She bowed slightly and courteously greeted the members of the Payne Family.
Not long after, they saw Bonnie and Leslie walking in together, but they were slightly disappointed
when they looked at Bonnie’s obviously amorous and arrogant figure. They wondered why Leslie would
fall for such a prideful and vain woman.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIt was obvious at a glance that Queenie was even more dignified, well-behaved, and refined than her
twin!
As Bonnie took her seat beside Brandon, she couldn’t even be bothered to say hello while she merely
swept a dismissive glance at the members of the Payne Family.
“Bonnie, say hello to Leslie’s grandparents, parents, aunts, and uncles!”
“Hello,” Bonnie reluctantly obeyed in a somewhat haughty manner. The members of the Payne Family
secretly gasped in shock and exchanged bewildered glances. Queenie and Bonnie were sisters, but
why was Bonnie different from what they imagined?
They assumed that Leslie had chosen the more outstanding one among the twins. but to their dismay,
he had done nothing of the sort. If anything, Bonnie was the epitome of a spoiled brat.
“Oh, so you’re Bonnie! Leslie has always talked about you. It’s nice to finally put a face to the name.”
“Mr. and Mrs. Payne, I hereby announce that my engagement with Leslie is null and void. From now
on, my sister, Bonnie, will become Leslie’s fiancee,” Queenie affirmed in a crisp voice.
As soon as she finished speaking, Maggie and Brandon were thrilled, while the members of the Payne
Family were dismayed. Bonnie was so enraged that her face twisted into a hateful scowl, and she
turned to glare at Queenie. Why was Queenie so eager to pair her and Leslie up?
“We’re here to call off your engagement with Leslie. It’s not my engagement party,” Bonnie rebuked
directly and looked a little upset. “How can I get engaged with Leslie right after you call off the
engagement with him?”
“Bonnie, you and Leslie love each other. Since we are all here tonight, let’s discuss your engagement
with Leslie right away!” Brandon said to Bonnie. After all, Leslie and Bonnie had done the deed, so he
hoped Leslie would be responsible and marry Bonnie.
“We don’t have any objections as long as Leslie likes Bonnie,” concluded Leslie’s father.
Brandon had only two daughters, each of whom would inherit half of their family’s massive assets and
wealth. In that case, no matter who Leslie married, he would be able to get half of the Silverstein
Family’s assets in the future, which was a great advantage for them.
The members of the Payne Family looked harmonious and joyful, but each of them was filled with glee
as they conspired to seize the Silverstein Family’s wealth.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“Bonnie, if you think it’s too hasty to get engaged tonight, I’ll prepare a grand proposal party tomorrow
and invite all my family and friends to witness it. Is that okay?” Leslie asked. He shared the same
thought with his parents. He wanted to marry one of Brandon’s daughters in order to lay his hands on
the Silverstein Family’s wealth.
“Let me sleep on it!” Bonnie neither refused nor accepted his proposal.
“Queenie, don’t be discouraged. You’re a wonderful girl. I’m sure you can find a better man than
Leslie,” Keira feigned empathy as she comforted Queenie.
Queenie curled her lips into a sweet smile even though her following words were anything but honeyed.
“Mrs. Payne, thank you for your concern. Unfortunately, Leslie and I are not destined to be together, but
I already have someone I like, so I’m also very eager to call off the engagement.”
The members of the Payne Family were stupefied. As far as they knew. Queenie once barged into the
hotel room to catch Leslie cheating on her red-handed. The incident was blown up so terribly that it
even tarnished Leslie’s reputation a little. So, they assumed Queenie would pester Leslie and insist on
marrying him.
However, they were caught off guard by Queenie’s remarks and were dumbfounded for a few seconds.
Keira even stammered awkwardly, “O-Oh! I-Is that so? You like someone else!”
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