Rejected By My Mate; Claimed By Lycan Quadruplets Chapter 352

The Winters mansion was quiet when Mr. Thomas Winters sat in his study, sipping on his whiskey as he carefully planned his next move.

He had always been a man of action, someone who didn’t wait around for things to fall into place. If he wanted something done, he made it happen.

And right now, there was only one thing on his mind—ensuring his son’s engagement to Kate Andrews.

There was no need to confront Ryan about it. His son had always been stubborn, and trying to reason with him would only lead to more delays. No, Thomas had a much better plan.

An exclusive gala was being hosted that evening by one of the most influential business moguls in the city, and he had already accepted the invitation on behalf of himself and his wife, Mrs. Winters.

It was the perfect opportunity. Ryan needs a push, else he would keep racing about like a kid.

The elite of society, the press, and the wealthiest investors would be there. If he made the announcement in front of them, there would be no turning back.

By the time he stood from his chair and made his way to his room, Mrs. Winters was already getting dressed.

She stood in front of her vanity, adjusting her pearl necklace, and when she saw her husband enter, she gave him a questioning look.

“You seem unusually focused tonight,” she remarked, tilting her head. “What’s on your mind?”

Thomas smirked as he reached for his cufflinks. “Something that should have been handled a long time ago. Ryan’s engagement.”

Mrs. Winters blinked in surprise before her expression softened into approval. “You’re finally doing it?”

“I’m not waiting for him to come to his senses anymore,” Thomas said, fastening the buttons on his tuxedo.

“Kate has waited long enough. And with Serena hovering around, it’s time we put an end to this nonsense.”

Mrs. Winters let out a satisfied sigh as she touched up her lipstick. “It’s about time. I never liked that Serena girl. She was never meant to be in our family.”

“She was a mistake,” Thomas said simply. “One that I intend to erase permanently.”

By the time they arrived at the grand hall where the gala was being held, the venue was already alive with chatter and music.

The guests were some of the wealthiest and most powerful individuals in the country, all gathered in the vast ballroom, dressed in their finest attire.

Golden chandeliers hung from the ceiling, casting a warm glow over the elegantly decorated room.

Waiters moved gracefully through the crowd, carrying trays of champagne, while soft classical music played in the background.

The Winters couple entered with their usual poise, heads turning as they made their way through the crowd.

They exchanged pleasantries, shaking hands with business partners, and engaging in small talk with influential figures.

But Thomas wasn’t here to waste time with idle conversation. He had come with a purpose.

As the night progressed, the host of the gala took the stage, welcoming everyone with a speech about the importance of business alliances and strong family ties.

It was the perfect segue.

Thomas leaned in to his wife. “It’s time.”

Mrs. Winters gave him an approving nod as he made his way to the stage.

The moment Thomas stepped up, the chatter in the room died down.

He was a man of authority, someone people listened to the moment he spoke. He cleared his throat, his deep voice echoing through the microphone.

“Good evening, ladies and gentlemen,” he began, his tone calm but commanding. “It is always an honor to be among such distinguished guests, to celebrate the successes of our ventures, and to strengthen the bonds that hold our society together.”

There was polite applause, and Thomas allowed a small smile before continuing.

“Tonight, however, I am not here just as a businessman, but as a father.”

A murmur spread through the crowd. People exchanged curious glances, wondering where this was going.

Thomas let the suspense build before finally delivering his announcement.

“It brings me great joy to share some personal news with you all,” he said. “My son, Ryan Winters, will soon be engaged to a woman who has stood by his side for years, a woman who is not only beautiful but strong, intelligent, and devoted. Ladies and gentlemen, I am pleased to announce the engagement of my son, Ryan Winters, to the wonderful Kate Andrews.”

Gasps and applause filled the room instantly. The reaction was immediate.

Kate, who had been mingling with some guests, widened her eyes in surprise before quickly masking it with a delighted smile. She had expected Thomas to push Ryan into an engagement, but she hadn’t expected him to announce it publicly without warning.

Still, she played her part perfectly. She placed a hand over her heart, feigning emotional shock, and let out a soft, delighted laugh as several guests turned to congratulate her.

Mrs. Winters beamed beside her, acting as if this had been the plan all along.

Photographers and journalists in the room scrambled to capture the moment. Questions began flying around—when was the wedding? Where would it take place? How did Ryan propose?

Thomas ignored the questions, stepping down from the stage and making his way to Kate. He took her hands in his, giving them a firm squeeze. “It’s done,” he murmured, just loud enough for her to hear.

Kate smiled up at him, her heart racing. “Thank you,” she whispered.

“Ryan won’t dare oppose this,” Thomas added. “Not when the whole world is watching now.”

And he was right.

Within minutes, news of the engagement spread like wildfire.

Social media exploded with the headlines.

RYAN WINTERS AND KATE ANDREWS—ENGAGED!

BILLIONAIRE HEIR RYAN WINTERS TO MARRY HIS LONGTIME GIRLFRIEND, KATE ANDREWS!

THE WINTERS FAMILY ANNOUNCES ENGAGEMENT AT STAR-STUDDED GALA!

The public ate it up. Socialites, business figures, and celebrities sent their congratulations, and within an hour, it had become the biggest news of the night.

The only person who had no idea about it yet… was Ryan himself.