###Chapter 6
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Ramona had barely finished speaking when Jermaine's personal assistant rushed into the room and whispered something to his ear.
Jermaine was known for maintaining composure even in the direst situations.
He hadn't reacted when she mentioned ending their engagement earlier, but now his pupils constricted, tension evident across his features.
Ramona knew immediately that news of Tamera's suicide attempt had reached him.
As Jermaine moved to leave, his expression dark, Ramona directly blocked his way.
"Mr. Bauer," she said firmly,"we haven't finished our discussion."
"Step aside."
Jermaine's tone was cold, carrying a hint of danger.
To him, this woman was nothing more than a tool to satisfy the Bauer Group and his grandmother's demands. He'd never harbored any real affection for her.
He might marry Ramona, but if anything happened to Tamera today, he would never let her go easily.
Ramona showed no sign of backing down. She asked,"You're in such a hurry, Mr. Bauer. Are you going to find Ms. Alvarado?"
Jermaine's tone carried a hint of sarcasm."What do you think? You've driven Tammy to slit her wrists. Let me be clear. You can become Mrs. Bauer, but don't delude yourself with anything else."
Ramona found his accusations laughable.
She had never targeted Tamera or anyone else. Yet Jermaine and Tamera had dealt her the cruelest blow of all, making her the sacrificial scapegoat for their so-called love story.
Ramona raised her voice just enough for nearby guests to hear."Jermaine, if you walk out of our engagement party to see Tamera today, consider our betrothal void."
Camera flashes illuminated them from all directions as the media captured every moment.
Jermaine narrowed his eyes dangerously."Using cancellation as a threat? You overestimate yourself, Ramona."
He brushed past her without hesitation, confident she'd never dare break off the engagement with the Bauer family.
As Jermaine walked away, Ramona stepped forward with quiet dignity. Facing the guests, she smiled calmly and declared,"Today, the CEO of the Bauer Group has broken our engagement for Ms. Alvarado. I, Ramona Mahoney, willingly approve it. From now on, Jermaine and I shall go our separate ways."
Celeste's champagne glass slipped from her fingers, shattering on the floor mid-conversation with other socialites. Her face paled. What? Cancellation? Had Ramona completely lost her mind?
Inside the car, the atmosphere grew tense.
"Mr. Bauer," the assistant ventured carefully,"Ms. Mahoney mentioned calling off the engagement. If she's serious, your grandmother..."
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