"She's going to elope with June!"
The temperature, as those words echoed, instantly dropped. Everyone's eyes dilated as their hearts leapt to their throats. Even though they had subconsciously prepared for such words to be uttered anytime, it had been too peaceful lately that they had unknowingly grown complacent.
They only realized that despite their relentless criticism and doubt toward Ashley, they had slowly begun giving her the benefit of the doubt.
"Again?" one of them blurted out in dismay.
Isabella, on the other hand, pushed the security aside and approached Lucian. This time, she didn't stop until she stood right before him.
"Lucian." Her voice was gentle, her eyes filled with worry and concern. "I had been trying to reach you, but I couldn't. So, this is the only chance I got."
