a Kan

sphere was thick with tension and whispered speculation. My

nd of the room. He didn't need a microphone. He simply stood there, hi

Regarding the union between the Kane family and Miss Kane's chosen partner, there has b

xcited whispers. A hundred pair

te a confident expression back on. He clearly believed my words upstairs had been an empty threat-

knuckling a champagne flute, her ey

he Don met me, his old eyes searching mine. "Are you cert

a single, r

walking toward the stage from the side, a triumphant smile already forming o

the drama was over. A few people even

my gaze sweeping over Juliana's terrified expression and finally settl

se my fiancé. The man I select will be my future husband and will hav

I let my eyes meet Brett's. He was only a few fe

oked righ

allroom-past curious faces, past gossiping circles

ern. I gathered the silk of my gown i

walk towa

-toward the shadowed alcove wher

ery air in the room went still. Brett froze mid-stride, his

vas of utter disbelief. He was the forgotten son. The gh

ir. In the dead silence, I bent at the wais

ed out

hone still pinned to my dress carried my

e Marcel

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