Chapter 75

Fear gripped her. She dreaded that tonight’s event might turn into a repeat of the ordeal from seven years ago, with the same vicious gossip and judgment. She was scared that Liam might once again make her the Stone family’s scapegoat.

Those thoughts alone sent her heart into a frenzy.

Just then, a comforting, strong hand gently enveloped her frigid, trembling one.

Celena’s head snapped up, looking at Liam. Liam’s striking features and his bright, steadfast gaze were brimming with affection as he looked at her. “Celena, don’t be scared. I’m right here,” Liam whispered.

It shattered the walls around Celena’s heart. The chaos within was suddenly wrapped in a comforting warmth, and tears streamed down her cheeks as her small hand clung to Liam’s with all her might.

That’s right, he was with her. She was not facing the world alone anymore, and a newfound strength blossomed in Celena’s heart.

At that moment, a piercing female voice cut through the hall, mak the atmosphere even more oppressive. The glares aimed at Cele turned sharper.

did you? Haven’t you done enough damage to the Stone family? You’ve already wrecked my engagement party,

twisted with rage as she bore down on

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her furious stare.

waiting for that moment to confront the woman she

Celena

Celena pay and crush her pride beneath her feet. The nerve of her, to manipulate Liam into wrecking

biting comeback. Celena hastily produced the ripped invitation, asking, “Sister, did

this?”

over her face. With a swift motion, she slapped Celena

could rip her apart.

out by the Stone family? Do you think I’d invite you after you spurred Liam to sabotage my

from Celena’s grasp, flung it to the floor, and

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