CHAPTER 44 Blood For Blood

  By the time I stepped out of the restroom, my emotions had settled significantly.

  Lucas led me to the second-floor railing.

  "What are we doing here?" I asked.

  He leaned against the railing, lighting a cigarette. The white smoke curled and dispersed before him.

  "From up high, you can see everything," he said casually.

  Downstairs, Chloe was chatting with some friends, her laughter exaggerated and cheerful. But when she glanced up and spotted me, her smile froze. Her eyes narrowed, throwing metaphorical daggers in my direction.

  "Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention!"

  The wedding emcee's voice boomed from the stage, drawing all eyes.

  "We've prepared a very special video to honor the bride and groom. Please, let's enjoy this together!"

  Chloe turned to Daniel with a surprised and delighted expression, clearly unaware of this segment. Daniel, on the other hand, frowned in confusion, seemingly just as clueless.