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.

you done enough damage to the Stone family?

had been watching their arrivals closely. Upon seeing Celena, her face twisted with rage as she bore down on the three

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her furious stare.

been waiting for that moment to confront

convinced that Celena, given any opportunity, would show up despite her despicable deeds. Celena would still harbor hope of returning

her pride beneath her feet. The nerve of her, to manipulate Liam into wrecking Cheryl’s engagement party, turning her into Drunham

and Liam both flinched at Cheryl’s biting comeback. Celena hastily produced the ripped invitation,

this?”

echoed sharply as she marched up to Celena, fury and contempt written all over her face. With a swift motion, she slapped Celena hard. She looked so angry, as if she

could rip

to make up a story, at least make it believable! Me, send an invite to you, a pariah kicked out by the Stone family? Do you think I’d invite you

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

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