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.

stared at me in disbelief, exchanging

did Rosaline abruptly call off the engagement? Is this some kind of

have

family, status is everything. How could Mr. Holbrook

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

The Engagement Ceremony Is

Finished

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

you

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

did issues between you and Mr. Holbrook lead to

of questions came at

“I’m sorry, but I won’t be answering any questions. Tonight’s engagement ceremony is canceled. You

Caden’s POV:

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

gown I had

stunning, her beauty warmed

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

engagement was

statement, she ended our engagement

Why?

make

most spectacular engagement celebration, I meticulously arranged everything in

her liking, selecting only the finest

to celebrating with Rosaline

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

it clear that she should leave

situation, but I had unwavering

up, surely things would return to how they were meant

a chance she was injured when my car hit

how could

why I asked Rosaline to return first.

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