Chapter 19

Eleanor’s words exploded in William’s ears like a thunderclap, leaving him standing there, stunned and immobile. His mind went blank, all thought seeming to freeze in that instant, leaving him to ask mechanically, "What fiancé?"

Under William’s incredulous gaze, Eleanor nodded calmly, then turned and called out into the crowd, "Noah!"

In the very next second, the Noah who had just been imposing an