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

call off the engagement? Is this some kind

have been

How could Mr. Holbrook seriously commit to an Omega from the countryside

murmurs filling the hall, I remained composed, unaffected by

Engagement Ceremony

Finished

them, the sudden cancellation of the Eclipse Group CEO’s engagement just

you call

just announced the cancellation. Is Mr. Holbrook aware? Was

you and

flood of questions came at me

I won’t be answering any questions.

Caden’s POV:

I stepped into the doorway of the Luxe Heritage

before me in the white gown I had

stunning, her beauty warmed

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

engagement was

just a casual statement, she ended our engagement without

Why?

couldn’t make

engagement celebration, I meticulously

her liking, selecting only the

had eagerly anticipated this night, looking forward to celebrating

for her by hand, hoping to surprise her in front of everyone and

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

misunderstood the situation, but I had unwavering faith in

things would

chance she was injured when my

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

to return first. I planned to handle

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