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.

at me in disbelief,

Rosaline abruptly call off the engagement? Is this

must have been

How could Mr. Holbrook seriously commit to an Omega

filling the hall, I remained composed, unaffected by

Engagement Ceremony

Finished

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

you

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

between you and Mr. Holbrook

questions came at me

I

Caden’s POV:

Luxe Heritage Hotel’s ballroom, this

gown I had specially picked for her. It made her appear even more

stunning, her

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

engagement was called

a casual statement, she

Why?

couldn’t make

engagement celebration, I meticulously arranged everything

to her liking,

eagerly anticipated this night, looking forward to celebrating with Rosaline and receiving

gift for her by hand, hoping to surprise her

it clear that she should leave first and

the situation, but I had unwavering

surely things would return to how they were

chance she was

how could I turn my back on her

return first. I planned

Tue, 18 Mar