Counterback of the Despised Luna by Diana West

Chapter 186 The Engagement Ceremony Is Canceled

Rosaline’s POV:

Finished

I exited the taxi, my expression icy, and stepped onto the red carpet, heading directly for the stage at the center of the ballroom.

Yet, my legs felt unnaturally heavy, as though weighed down by iron, making every movement slow and exhausting.

“Rosie, why are you by yourself? Where is Caden? Didn’t he come with you?” Mr. Richard approached me, worry evident in his voice.

I halted, my face devoid of emotion, and stated flatly, “He’s not coming.”

“What?” His eyes widened in shock.

“Rosie, what do you mean? Why isn’t Caden here? Did something happen?”

He bombarded me with one question after another, but I simply brushed past him, unwavering, and proceeded ahead.

The guests quickly sensed that something was off and began murmuring amongst themselves.

“What’s happening?”

“Why is the bride the only one here? Where’s Mr. Holbrook?”

“Could it be that Mr. Holbrook backed out at the last minute?”

Under the weight of their astonished stares, I ascended the steps, making my way onto the stage.

The host was in the midst of preparations, and upon spotting me, he rushed over. “Ms. Sinclair, the ceremony hasn’t begun yet. You can rest for a moment.”

Ignoring his words, I took the microphone straight from his hand.

With Mr. Richard and the others looking at me in confusion, I steadied my breath, cleared my throat, and declared with certainty, “Tonight’s engagement is officially canceled.”

The instant those words left my lips, shock rippled across every face in the room.

guests stared at me in disbelief, exchanging uncertain looks while

call off the engagement? Is this some kind

must have been rejected,

How could Mr.

murmurs filling the hall, I remained composed, unaffected by

Engagement Ceremony Is

Finished

Eclipse Group CEO’s engagement just before it was set to take

what made you call off the

the cancellation. Is Mr. Holbrook aware? Was this decision yours or

between you and Mr. Holbrook lead

questions came at me

faint smile and responded calmly, “I’m sorry, but I won’t

Caden’s POV:

I stepped into the doorway of the Luxe

most, stood before me in the white gown I had specially

her beauty warmed

spoke were ice–cold, “Tonight’s engagement ceremony

was called

she ended our engagement without

Why?

couldn’t make sense

had the most spectacular engagement celebration, I meticulously arranged

tailored to her liking, selecting

looking forward to celebrating with Rosaline and receiving

special gift for her by hand, hoping to surprise her in front of everyone and make her the happiest woman

clear that she should leave first and I’ll give her

have misunderstood the situation, but I had unwavering faith in her feelings for me. I

cleared everything up, surely things would return to how they were meant to

chance she was injured

risked everything to save me; so how could I turn my back on her

Rosaline to return first. I planned to handle

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