Liam's smirk returned, though there was no humor in his eyes. "Good luck with that. The Broker doesn't play by the rules. And he always has a backup plan."
I couldn't shake the sense of dread settling in my chest. We were to have the engagement that Micheal and I had been planning for weeks tomorrow. I'd thought i was finally beginning to regain control over my life, but now it felt as though i am caught in a web i can't escape.
As we left the café, Michael's hand found mine, squeezing it gently. "We'll get through this," he murmured, his voice filled with quiet determination. "No matter what it takes."
The next day came rather quite quickly, the grand ballroom looked very classy with a lot of glittering lights and elegant decorations , a carefully planned out one to the core. Crystal chandeliers cast a warm glow over the whole room, reflecting off towering glass windows that framed the night sky.
