eath five-tier crystal chandeliers, filled with hundr

ne. She wore no diamond necklaces, but the fluid drape of the fabric accentuated he

a glass beside Jaylynn, who wore a heavy emerald gown at

om. She whispered something to Elton and marched ov

wing up here after what you di

she were made of glass. "Enjoyi

contract this morning. This isn't your party anymore-it's our engagement celebration. Once

ebrow. Demetrius res

, sharp footsteps clic

ing with diamonds, walked up to Annabel,

r her breath. "I told the guards to let you in just so you could s

to her and then discarded her like trash to rais

"You're an ungrateful little stray. Watch your p

bronze entrance do

the ballroom

security specialists. He wore a midnight-blue bespoke tuxedo, his p

ved past the guests, practically jogging toward

for honoring us with your presence!

him, his dark eyes never once

guests parted like wa

abel stood, stopping two feet in front of her. His dark

e said, his deep voice carrying

sp echoed acros

edith stood paralyzed, her champa

her voice steady. "Mr. Franc

down until only she could hear him. "I gave

and tried to place a hand on Demetrius's sleeve.

idn't even

antly, gripping Jaylynn's shoulder and

o the marble floor, her expensive emerald gown tearing a

rrified of Demetrius to ev

last, lingering look before

grand doors at the back of the hall

us voice rang

l laid a han