<h4>Chapter 452: Crashing the Wedding</h4>


    What puzzled Eric the most was that, although John uncovered several informants within the Elite Horizon Club, all of them had a consistent story—they were paid a hefty sum of money, contacted solely through disposable phones.


    That sum of money was more than what they’d earn from working at the club for ten years!


    As for those informants, Eric left their handling to John. When he returned home, he found E sound asleep on the bed.


    "Darling..." he called out softly, but E was sleeping soundly. He quietly walked over to her. The moonlight fell on her peaceful face, so stunningly beautiful it was almost otherworldly.


    Eric swallowed hard. Despite taking an ice-cold bath at the club, he felt desire stirring again.


    However, considering the baby growing in her belly, he suppressed his urges. Gently lying down beside her, he silently gazed at E’s face, and a wave of happiness filled his heart.


    Time quickly flew by, and it was now December 31st.


    Tomorrow would be E and Eric’s big day. Even James had cheerfullye over to their house. Although Eric wasn’t particrly fond of him, he didn’t kick him out.


    Adding to the joyous atmosphere, Henry and Lauren had returned to Country S two days ago. Henry had nearly recovered, though he still walked a bit slowly. The doctors had said his rapid recovery was nothing short of a miracle.


    While E was happily chatting with her friends, a blonde woman stepped out of the arrivals hall at S City Airport, her seven-inch heels clicking elegantly against the floor. Behind her trailed a blonde man, his gaze full of adoration as he watched her as if she were the only woman in the world.


    "Vivian, are you really going? Your brother forbade you froming!"


    The man caught up with her, his toneced with concern.


    Vivian let out a cold snort, her enchanting eyes glinting with defiance. "Shut up. Didn’t you say you’d help me?"


    "But... they’re getting married tomorrow. There’s barely any time left..." The man hesitated.


    "I don’t care! I went through so much to escape here—how could I just leave without doing anything?" Vivian’s eyes welled up with tears. "I can’t juste all this way for nothing. Do you understand?"


    Seeing her tear-streaked face, the man could only sigh and reluctantly take her hand. "Vivian, I love you. Why don’t you just marry me? You’re my fiancée!"


    "If you love me, you should make me happy, shouldn’t you, Carl?" Vivian tilted her face up, staring at him intently.


    The man, known as Carl, was indeed Vivian’s fiancé. Unfortunately, he loved her so much that he couldn’t bear to refuse her pleas. In the end, he had secretly brought her to Country S.


    David would never have imagined that Carl would take his own fiancée to see the man she was in love with.


    Carl was truly one-of-a-kind!


    "Fine. Don’t cry anymore. Let’s check into a hotel first. I’ll get in touch with a few friends back home. Some of them are quite resourceful."


    Carl gently patted her shoulder. Hearing this, Vivian broke into a delighted smile. The two got into a cab.


    "Carl, this time, I want you to snatch the bride. Hmph! That way, they won’t be able to get married!" Vivian said in perfect Country Wnguage,pletely ignoring the driver up front from Country S.


    "All right, I’ll contact my friends first. Once we’re at the hotel, we’ll n carefully," Carl replied, frowning deeply but unable to deny her request.


    Ah, love—a devil that blinds and ensnares.


    The day before the wedding, E and Eric’s vi was bustling with all their close friends.


    Amanda, Lauren, Henry, Amelia, Chloe, Damien, Brian, and others were all there. Naturally, Richard was also tagging along, practically glued to Amelia’s side, following her wherever she went.


    Seeing the way they acted, E could tell the quarreling couple had reconciled. Their cold war was finally over.


    "E, make sure you get some rest. Even though tomorrow is your big day, you shouldn’t overexert yourself!" Chloe said anxiously. "Don’t tire out our little baby!"


    "Get lost! I’m the baby’s godmother!" Amelia teased, pushing Chloe aside to sit next to E.


    Everyone burst intoughter, the atmosphere warm and cheerful.


    Henry stood nearby, a faint smile on his lips. When E nced at him, he slowly said, "Big brother, sister-inw, congrattions to you both."


    E felt touched. "Thank you, Henry. I hope I can attend your wedding with Lauren soon."


    Lauren blushed deeply. "E!"


    Henry, however, nodded calmly. "Once I’ve fully recovered, we’ll get married."


    Everyone erupted in cheers, making Lauren both surprised and delighted. She hugged Henry tightly, at a loss for words.


    Amanda, sitting to E’s left, chimed in, "E, once you’ve had your baby, you have toe back to work! The feedback on our movie was incredible, and everyone’s eagerly waiting for you to return!"


    A gentle smile graced E’s face. "We’ll see. If the baby won’t let me go to work, there’s nothing I can do!"


    Theughter started up again.


    The movie The Terror Mountain had already been released and recently sold to the movie channel, where it received unprecedented poprity. Everyone at thepany was moring for E to return and start selecting scripts again—not only did she have a great eye for projects, but she also had a way of connecting with authors.


    The film had grossed over two billion, thanks to its stunning special effects and gripping story.


    And—most notably—it was Tiffany’s final work. While Tiffany (Hannah) had been widely disliked, her unparalleled acting skills were undeniable.


    As a result, the movie became a sensation both domestically and internationally. Its foreign box office sess brought LXL a profit of over a billion just from one film!


    Amanda’s career had also skyrocketed. Her ad rates and endorsements had soared to several times what they had been before.


    Her acting was outstanding. Though only a neer with one or two years of experience, Amanda’s talent rivaled that of Tiffany, leaving many astonished.


    The rumors about Amanda being cast through shady deals naturally faded away, thanks to Eric and E’s public support and Amanda’s undeniable skill.


    Even the shareholders and executives who had once opposed E now scrambled to curry favor with her, one after another.


    However, since E’s phone was managed by Mia, she remained unbothered by their opportunistic attempts.


    "All right, it’s gettingte. Let’s let E rest and not tire her out!" Amelia dered boldly.


    Everyone agreed, and in no time, the house cleared outpletely.


    In the backyard, Lucas and James chatted away, as the two inws found plenty of topics to discuss. Eric sat down beside E.


    "David called to let me know Vivian has left Country W ande to Country S," Eric said.


    A faint, knowing smile appeared on E’s rosy face. "Oh? Is she here to crash the wedding?"