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.

disbelief, exchanging uncertain looks

Rosaline abruptly call off the engagement? Is this some

must have been rejected,

In a powerful family, status is everything. How could Mr. Holbrook seriously commit to an

murmurs filling the hall, I remained composed,

186 The Engagement Ceremony Is

Finished

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

Sinclair, what made you call off the

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

between you and Mr.

flood of questions came at me

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

Caden’s POV:

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

the most, stood before me in the white gown I had

and stunning, her

she spoke were ice–cold,

was

statement, she ended our engagement

Why?

make sense of

ensure Rosaline had the most spectacular engagement celebration, I meticulously arranged everything

detail was tailored to her liking,

forward to celebrating with Rosaline and

for her by hand, hoping to surprise

I had already made it clear that she should

situation, but I had unwavering faith in her feelings for me. I believed she would trust

would return to

pain just now–there’s a chance

me; so how

Rosaline to return first. I planned

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