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.

in disbelief,

call off the engagement? Is

must have been rejected,

family, status is everything. How could Mr. Holbrook seriously commit to

the hall, I

Engagement Ceremony

Finished

Eclipse Group CEO’s engagement just before it was

you call off

Sinclair, you just announced the cancellation. Is Mr. Holbrook aware? Was this decision

issues between you and Mr.

of questions came at me

I won’t be answering any questions. Tonight’s engagement ceremony is canceled. You

Caden’s POV:

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

the white gown I had specially picked for her. It made

her beauty warmed

were ice–cold, “Tonight’s engagement

engagement was

just a casual statement, she ended our engagement

Why?

couldn’t make

engagement celebration, I meticulously

detail was tailored to her liking, selecting only the finest

to celebrating with Rosaline and receiving

hoping to surprise

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

I had unwavering faith in her feelings for me.

up, surely things would

in pain just now–there’s a chance

me; so how

why I asked Rosaline to return first.

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