novelraw Chapter 1269: Extra Episode: Wedding Preparations Underway
Chapter 1269: Extra Episode: Wedding Preparations Underway
Sea City, Jennings Family.
Scarlett Jennings received two VIP concert tickets for Sea City, specially sent by Sebastian Carew.
They were for her and Samuel Chalmers.
Regardless of whether they plan to attend, it’s merely a gesture of friendship from him; as guests of "Inspiration," Amber Livingston and Ariel Zimmerman naturally received theirs as well.
Scarlett leaned lazily and closely against Samuel, asking him,
"Have you ever been to a concert?"
Samuel wrapped one arm around her, holding a tablet in the other, diligently browsing through the suit styles. He responded concisely, "No."
Scarlett said,
"Neither have I. Shall we go?"
Samuel stretched his arm forward, pulling her hand holding the concert tickets. His tone remained unchanged,
"If you want to go, then we’ll go."
Scarlett smiled, tilted her head, her gaze falling on the tablet in his hand, and asked him,
"Are these all the custom wedding outfits?"
Samuel nodded,
"The main wedding attire hasn’t been confirmed."
Mainly he felt it was lacking something significant, and with less than a month until the wedding, there was no time to custom-make another.
While they were discussing this, Shellback suddenly flew in,
"Scarlett! Get downstairs quickly, your aunt is here!"
Scarlett’s only aunt, Brianna Jennings.
Though she seldom appears, every visit she brings clothes for her.
Scarlett paused, then decisively got up from Samuel’s embrace, pulling him along to go downstairs together.
Her aunt, who would soon be his aunt too—since she was here, it was only right to meet her.
As they descended the stairs, they saw the Jennings Family gathered in the hall, looking at something.
Despite Samuel periodically appearing at their house recently, the Jennings Family were no longer surprised. In fact, if Samuel didn’t mind, they wouldn’t mind if the couple lived at the Jennings Family after the wedding.
Ismeria Jennings, the youngest in the family, was the first to run over with Pretty Hamilton in tow, excitedly telling Scarlett,
"Sister, the clothes! They’re so beautiful!"
Scarlett felt puzzled as she and Samuel approached, and saw the Jennings Family moving aside, with Brianna smiling at them, saying,
"Come, take a look at the gift I’ve prepared for you. Just completed."
In fact, as the Jennings Family made way, Scarlett and Samuel already saw.
It was a complete set of ancient-style wedding attire.
Hand-embroidered, meticulously crafted with premium materials, exquisitely beautiful, it was mesmerizing just to look at.
For a moment, Scarlett felt as if she was seeing six thousand years back, to when she and Samuel borrowed the bodies of Lily Phoenix and Beckett Chalmers to hold a grand wedding.
Samuel saw it too, simultaneously confirming the style he wanted for the main wedding attire.
Brianna approached, saying to Scarlett,
"These two sets of wedding clothes, I personally helped design and customize from the day you confirmed your relationship, enlisted the top embroiderers, and spent nearly three years to make sure it was completed on time."
She said,
"This is your aunt’s wedding gift to you."
Brianna was deeply career-oriented; even as Jennings’ sole daughter, she carved a unique niche for herself in the international fashion industry.
Ever since Scarlett returned to the Jennings Family, she only saw this aunt at special times.
Yet Scarlett always knew this aunt was very kind to her.
Just as she hadn’t envisioned, her aunt had long been planning a uniquely Cathay couture for her marriage.
"Thank you, Auntie, I love it very much."
Scarlett spoke, exceptionally taking the initiative to hug her.
Both Brianna and the Jennings Family clearly froze momentarily.
Lucas Jennings couldn’t help but sulk,
"My sister never voluntarily hugged me."
Before the words could settle, his father delivered a pat from behind, "Why are you everywhere? If you were any younger, would you even want to roll in bed representing your sister?"
A "bed-rolling child" is a custom in certain places during weddings.
Lucas hadn’t considered it before, but with Blaise mentioning it, he seemed to ponder,
"Is it possible?"
After all, he wasn’t eighteen yet~
Technically counts as a child.
Blaise nearly hit him again but was stopped by Flora Xalvadora.
The son was already silly enough, further hits would make him sillier.
Lucas was being suppressed strongly here, yet over there, Shellback clearly heard their conversation, showing contemplation on his fierce turtle face.
Meanwhile, Brianna’s "gift" received unanimous approval from everyone but also stirred another layer of concern,
"So far, the preparations have leaned towards a Western-style wedding; if we decide to wear these wedding garments, does that mean all previous wedding preparations need to change?"
This was asked by Adam Jennings, considering practical matters.
Lucas didn’t think much of it,
"Weren’t there already two plans? Simply prepare another venue with the other plan."
Adam couldn’t help but shoot him a glance, after a while, suddenly commenting,
"You will surely become the boss that employees most dislike, changing plans last-minute, disregarding reality, asking to redo everything."
Lucas: ???
Was Adam insulting him? Yet he had no evidence.
Murmuring this, they heard Samuel speak up over there,
"Once the wedding attire is decided, nothing else is an issue, and the initial venue won’t change."
Ever since deciding to hold a wedding banquet, he and Scarlett confirmed the wedding venue.
Kingston Jennings had been listening from the side, couldn’t help typing curiously,
"Where’s the wedding venue?"
Although preparations had been ongoing, remarkably, as her natal family, none of them knew the exact venue until now.
Lucas and Adam also looked at Samuel, equally curious.
Samuel didn’t speak, instead gazed at Scarlett.
She slightly smiled, simply said,
"You’ll know when the time comes."
Temporarily setting aside venue issues, next was Scarlett and Samuel trying on the wedding attire.
When Brianna sent the clothes over, she brought accompanying shoes, jewelry, and the makeup team.
After nearly two hours, when all preparations were complete, Scarlett and Samuel simultaneously appeared before everyone, and the Jennings Family was dead silent.
Momentary breathlessness because everyone was mesmerized by the people before them.
After regaining composure, it was unparalleled amazement.
Magnolia Hearne was the first to have reddened eyes after recovering from amazement.
Even though the day hadn’t arrived, she felt Scarlett was already preparing to leave her, embarking on another life journey.
Ultimately, it was because the time was too short.
The acknowledgment came late, leading to a similarly brief period together.
She shared this sentiment with the entire Jennings Family present.
They vaguely recalled the day Scarlett first came back home, the girl who carried a hint of aloofness and indifference.
Besides Donovan Jennings and Luca Jennings, everyone in the family had their judgments and considerations regarding her.
Not a particularly pleasant day.
Looking now, it seemed like just yesterday.
Yet unlike others’ recalled scenes, Donovan Jennings remembered earlier times of seeing Scarlett.
Back then, he hadn’t realized she was his sister.