avy door forward with

e sound instantly cut through the cheering inside the

d the sweet smell of alcohol. Eleanor's eyes scann

hand. He had his head turned, listening to Isla say something. When he sa

umphant malice flashed in Isla's eyes. Then, she gasped, widene

ed back and whistled loudly. "Well, well. Looks

e in the ro

the floor. She walked straight toward Caleb, stopping only when h

grab her hand. His eyebrows pulled together in annoyance. He lowe

ing his hand completely. She looked at the massive five-ti

it for you to handle the 'company emergency'? Or w

neck. But the embarrassment quickly turned into defensive anger. He raised his voice. "It's Isla'

eve of Caleb's jacket. Her voice trembled. "Brother, it's all my f

sideways, shielding Isla behind his body. He glared at Eleanor. "Are you done thro

d his blatant favoritism was completely justified. The very las

mond engagement ring on her ring finger and pulled. The sharp edge of the di

m and threw the ring

ite frosting exploded outward, splattering across the table.

cake, his eyes wide with shock. He took a step forward, ra

oice was steady and loud enough to echo off the walls.

eanor had always been quiet and compliant. None of them could believe s

inced this was just a dramatic ploy for attention. "Eleanor, don't do something you'll

a second glance. She turned on her heel and

n't go!" Caleb immediately shushed Isla, comforting her. The sou

the booth and pulled t

leaned her shoulder against the smooth, polished wall of the hallway and sucked in a dee

rying because she missed him. She was crying becau

her hand. She forced herself to stand up straight and

e vibrated violent

he screen lit up wit

nd later, the phone started ringing again

e phone to her ear. She was still congeste

n the call was completely silent. "I had a feeling Caleb would disappoint you again today. My s

gnized that voice instantly. It was Julian Blackwood. Caleb's older b

oulder, her eyes scanning the dark corners of the hallway, sud