At that moment, the entire hall fell into a silence so profound that one could hear a pin drop.
All eyes were on Lucas Walker as he descended the steps and made his way towards the crowd, which parted to make way for him.
The tall man in his distinct red uniform was all the more noticeable. The medals pinned to his chest glittered as they caught the light with his every stride.
Such a man was sufficient to claim everyone's attention.
Unconsciously, all the young women gathered their gaze upon him, some of them blushing with irregular breathing.
However, he didn't pay attention to anyone. His gaze was fixed upon one person - Ivana Bennett standing amid the crowd.
The girl, clad in red, standing among the spectators, was so beautiful under the light.
As he watched her, he slowly advanced, his heart profoundly stirred and his excitement uncontainable.
Ivana too had expected to hear an important announcement from Lucas and was looking at him intently.
