Ah. There it was.
Xavier's head turned slowly toward her, eyes narrowing. "What settlement?"
Dora went pale.
"...So much for true love," someone muttered.
"She took money and still crashed the engagement party?"
"Pathetic and bitter," another voice whispered. "Probably pissed her sugar daddy finally left her."
The White family was visibly uncomfortable now. Their gazes darted between Dora, Xavier, and me. I saw the shift happen—the moment they realized this wasn't a jealous ex making a scene.
This was something far worse.
Gavin White stepped forward, puffing out his chest like a territorial Alpha. "Miss Moore, I think it's time you left," he said coldly. "Unless you'd like to be thrown out."
I tilted my head, smiling just enough to give him chills.
He thought he could intimidate
