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

abruptly call off the engagement?

must have

could Mr. Holbrook seriously commit to an Omega from

hall, I remained composed, unaffected by

The Engagement Ceremony

Finished

cancellation of the Eclipse Group CEO’s engagement just before it was set to

Sinclair, what made you call off the

Sinclair, you just announced the cancellation. Is Mr.

you and Mr. Holbrook lead

questions came at me

and responded calmly, “I’m sorry, but I won’t be answering

Caden’s POV:

stepped into the doorway of the Luxe Heritage Hotel’s ballroom, this was what

the woman I cherish the most, stood before me in the white gown I had specially picked for her. It

and stunning, her beauty warmed

she spoke were ice–cold, “Tonight’s

engagement was

just a casual statement, she ended our

Why?

couldn’t make sense of

the most spectacular engagement celebration, I meticulously arranged everything in just eight

detail was tailored to her liking, selecting

looking forward to

a special gift for her by hand, hoping to surprise her in front

she should leave first and

had unwavering faith in her feelings for me.

I cleared everything up, surely things would return to

clearly in pain just now–there’s a chance she was injured when my car hit her

me; so how

why I asked Rosaline to return

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