Chapter 4

Julian's face darkened.

The hall fell silent.

"…Mr.Blackwood,"someone stammered.

Damian didn't look at him.

His eyes were fixed on me.

"Miss Sterling.Forgive my late arrival."

Mrs.Hawthorne forced a smile.

"Mr.Blackwood,we're so honored—"

"I'm here to propose."

Four words.

Silence.

Julian gritted his teeth."Mr.Blackwood,this is my rehearsal dinner with Scarlett."

Damian slowly turned to him.

"I believe I heard Miss Sterling call off the engagement."

Julian grew desperate.

"She was angry!She didn't mean it!"

He turned to me and lowered his voice.

"Scarlett,don't throw your life away over a tantrum.Don't drag a man like Blackwood into your little rebellion."