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 whispering among

Rosaline abruptly call off the engagement? Is

must have been

everything. How could Mr. Holbrook seriously commit to an Omega from

the murmurs filling the hall, I remained composed, unaffected by

186 The Engagement Ceremony Is

Finished

Eclipse Group CEO’s engagement just before it was

you call off

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

and Mr.

questions came at me

faint smile and responded calmly, “I’m sorry, but I won’t be answering any questions. Tonight’s engagement ceremony is canceled.

Caden’s POV:

the Luxe Heritage Hotel’s ballroom, this

the white gown I had specially picked for her. It made her appear even more graceful and

and stunning, her beauty warmed my

words she spoke were ice–cold, “Tonight’s

engagement was called

she ended our engagement without

Why?

make

spectacular engagement celebration, I meticulously arranged everything in just

was tailored to her liking, selecting only the

to

hand, hoping to surprise her in front

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

Rosaline must have misunderstood the situation, but I had unwavering

up, surely things would return to how

now–there’s a chance she was injured when my

me; so how could I

Rosaline to return first. I planned

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