Chapter 13 — There Are Positions You Can Only Hold For Yourself

My father said coldly.

“You are wrong.”

“At least this will benefit my daughter.”

“In the future, if anyone mentions today…”

"They will know that it wasn't because of her that they wanted to cancel the marriage."

“But because the Tran family is not worthy.”

The words just ended. At the table area of Giang's relatives, applause suddenly rang out. At first it was only an hour or two. Soon, a few more people applauded. The applause was not loud. But it's like small hammer blows. Destroyed the last bit of dignity that the Tran family still tried to maintain. Tran Nhien's eyes left my father and slowly turned to look at me. Suddenly he softened his voice.

“Nguyet Nguyet.”

“I admit I'm miserable.”

“But our love for so many years…”

“Just because of a few recordings and a photo, it shouldn't be completely denied.”

“I give you a chance.”

“I will resolve Tieu Dinh's matter satisfactorily.”

Manh Dinh suddenly raised his head.

“Brother Nhien?”

Her voice was filled with disbelief. Tran Nhien did not look at her. He took a half step forward, reaching out to hold my hand.

“Let's start from the beginning.”

“The engagement ceremony can be postponed to another date.”

“What do you want…”

“I also agree.”

I looked at the hand reaching towards me. Just found it ridiculous. Just half an hour ago... He even told me not to be arbitrary. Ten minutes ago... He even used the Giang family's company to pressure me. Now the evidence is in front of our eyes. In the end he wanted to start over again. I took a step back.

"It's late."

Tran Nhien's hand stopped in mid-air. I looked straight at him and said each word slowly.

“From today.”

“We are finished.”

“The engagement is cancelled.”

“Cooperation is also cancelled.”

"You and Manh Dinh, whether you're tied for life or you go your separate ways..."

“It no longer has anything to do with me.”

Just finished speaking. Outside the banquet hall door, the sound of rapid footsteps suddenly sounded. A hotel security officer wearing a black uniform walked in, leaned close to the manager's ear and whispered a few words. The manager's expression immediately changed. He looked at me, then looked at Tran Nhien again, his voice tense.

“Mr. Tran.”

“There are some reporters outside who just arrived.”

“They said they received information…”

“Today at the engagement ceremony there is shocking news about to be announced.”

As soon as they heard the words reporter, the expressions of everyone in the Tran family immediately changed. Ms. Vuong Le almost screamed.

“Who called the reporter?”

“Who is so virtuous?”

Her eyes immediately went straight to me.

“Giang Nguyet, is that you?”

"Annulling the marriage isn't enough, do you still want to push our Tran family into a corner?"

I looked at her, her tone was extremely calm.

“It wasn't me who called the reporter.”

“But if they get in here…”

“I have nothing to fear.”

Ms. Vuong Le was so angry that she was shaking.

“Of course you're not afraid.”

“Now you play the victim, everyone is on your side.”

“What about the reputation of our Tran family?”

My mother spoke coldly.

“Time and time again, you only talk about face.”

“But from start to finish…”

“Not one of you asked if my daughter was heartbroken.”

Ms. Vuong Le choked so much that her lips trembled. Tran Kien Nghiep's reaction was faster than hers. He immediately turned to look hotel manager.

“Stop them.”

“Today is a private party.”

“If you don't have an invitation, you can't come in.”

The manager quickly nodded.

“We have blocked it.”

“But they said they had photos and audio recordings in hand.”

“Moreover, it has already begun to spread online.”

Tran Nhien's face immediately turned pale. He suddenly turned to look at me.

“Are you still saying it wasn't you who did it?”

I raised the phone in my hand.

“I'm just like you.”

“Just received it all.”

“If you really want to investigate…”

"Let's investigate first to see who knows about you and Manh Dinh living in the same apartment three years ago."

“Who keeps the recording of the two of you?”

Just finished speaking. Manh Dinh's expression clearly paused. She lowered her head, as if wanting to avoid everyone's eyes. But her reaction was too quick. It's also too obvious. Finally, Tran Nhien turned to look at her.

“Tieu Dinh.”

“Do you know something?”

Manh Dinh immediately shook his head.

"I don't know."

“How could you know?”

“Brother Nhien…”

“Don't look at me with those eyes.”

Tran Nhien stared at her, his eyes becoming cold little by little.

“That recording…”

“There were only two of us there that day.”

“I tell you…”

“Why was it released?”

Manh Dinh's lips were white.

“I really don't know.”

“Perhaps there is a recording device in the room.”

“It's also possible that someone intentionally harmed us.”

The more she talked, the more frantic she became. Tears fell again.