Chapter 262

Chapter 262

“This is their event,” he said

“No one gets the chance to belittle them on their own ground.”

There was no softness in his tone, no room for interpretation Just a statement firm, absolute.

Carmel held his gaze for a second too long before looking away, an unfamiliar unease settling in her chest. There was something about the way he looked at her.

Their briet, awkward exchange was cut short by a sudden stir at the entrance.

The arrival of Mayor Buenaflor.