Chapter 26 - Gunshot

The guests were confused on what was happening, but both the Harlow's and Xylia's families were shocked. It was the first time they heard an objection from her so it was quite a surprise to them.

"What's going on?" Her fake mother asked.

The people in the hall quietly waited when they saw Luciano step forward. Ivan let go of Xylia and was so afraid of Aciel's action.

Aciel immediately pulled Xylia away from Ivan, but he didn't put down the gun that was pointed at Ivan's head.

"The reason we came here was not that we wanted to celebrate with you. We already know about the engagement, but my son here could not let it slide." Luciano started.

"What do you mean by that?" Theodore Harlow asked.

Aciel didn't let go of Xylia's hand. He slowly put down the gun when his father looked at him. He knew he was asking him to calm down and so he did.

"You see. My son and Miss Xylia are in a relationship so he would not allow this engagement to happen." Luciano continued.

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