The Mocked Miss’s Hidden Crowns novel Chapter 1759

Not long after, Emily and Andrew showed up at the Gates house too.

“Hey, what are you doing here?” Charlotte looked at them in surprise. “Shouldn’t you be backing Anthony?”

Andrew grinned. “No way. We’re with you, Charlotte. Besides, how could we miss a chance like this? Free money’s up for grabs.”

The excitement of plotting against Anthony was just too tempting.

“I’ve cooked up a lot of games for tomorrow,” Emily said. She gave Andrew a high-five, then tossed her hair over her shoulder and flashed a mischievous smile. “We’re in this together, no matter what.”

“This is gonna be wild,” Andrew laughed and leaned closer, curiosity sparkling in his eyes. “So what challenges did you plan? Be honest, are they even tough?”

“These are too easy,” Kenneth said as he came up behind Emily and slipped an arm around her waist, his eyes bright with anticipation.

Anthony’s not exactly ordinary. With that brain of his, no basic tricks are going to stop him.

“If anyone has better ideas, speak up now.”

Everyone in the living room huddled together, voices overlapping as they brainstormed new ways to make Anthony suffer. No one was about to waste this golden opportunity.

Listening to their plans get crazier by the minute, Charlotte pressed her lips together and tried to keep things in check. “Maybe that’s enough…”

Kenneth didn’t let her finish. “Nope. Lottie, you just focus on being the bride. Leave the rest to us.”

“But I—” Charlotte started, then bit her lip when nobody paid attention.

She was left blinking, totally at a loss. Wasn’t this supposed to be her and Anthony’s wedding? Somehow, they both seemed like the losers right now. Everyone else was having way too much fun at their expense.

“Fine.”

He turned to Helen and asked quietly, “Have you been able to reach them?”

“I have…” Helen replied, sounding unsure as she stepped closer. “But…”

Anthony’s gaze grew intent. “Is it Emily or Andrew who’s not coming?”

He got it if Emily didn’t want to join his side. She was with Kenneth after all—her loyalty made sense. But Andrew had nothing to do with the Gates family.

Helen looked nervous. “Neither wants to help you. Emily said she’s your sister, yes, but she’s also Charlotte’s friend. Brothers are forever, but good friends are hard to find. So she’s going with Charlotte.”

Anthony let out a short, cool laugh. “And Andrew?”

Helen tried to keep her smile steady. “He left a message… Said, for the sake of your friendship, he won’t go too hard on you.”