Under the scrutiny of the crowd, Ian’s eyes were only on Maja.

Maja, puzzled and frowning, noticed Patric slowly descending the grand staircase.

He took the ring from the emcee, and solemnly placed it before Maja.

“Maja, I’m here to keep our promise.”

Just as Maja was about to swat his hand away, he leaned in, laughing softly. He tried to slide the ring onto her finger, but another hand intercepted him.

Following the hand, his gaze met Ian’s.

“Long time no see, Ian.”

Ian abruptly pulled Maja into his arms, where she had no choice but to sit.

He didn’t care about any tricks or plans at this point.

If he allowed Eric to put that ring on Maja’s finger today, he’d be damned!

Maja wanted to struggle, but the feverish heat radiating from Ian immobilized her.

He was still running a temperature.

Ian held her hand tightly in his, not giving her a chance to put on that damn ring.

he watched Patric back. Their eyes locked

caught everyone off guard. Then, it seemed like Eric knew Maja even before Ian

were puzzled, the women jealous. The hall was

hand rested on Maja’s waist,

then did Maja snap out of her daze, refusing to look at

not my ring. You’ve got the wrong

putting the ring back on his own finger. “I guess I

making everyone believe that she had gotten involved with Ian because he hadn’t

of that ring was absolutely blinding to Ian. Pulling her head down, he kissed her lips in front of

atmosphere in the hall became even more

this wasn’t the best place for a

isn’t feeling well.

in his eyes was more suited for a

down at the side, a smirk playing

no need to

stay calm. He didn’t let go of Maja, but

“Come with me.”

her tightly, not willing to let

from him. Her mind

she had sensed something was off when Patric showed up, she was still shocked when the guess

voice rang in her

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