Called Off the Wedding, Left Him Bankrupt novel Chapter 108

The guests' chatter grew louder, a rising tide of confusion and speculation.

No one seemed to know what was going on.

In a shadowed corner of the hall, Lois found herself yanked aside by Father Benedict. Her meticulously styled hair had come undone in the scuffle.

She steadied herself, glaring at Benedict with open irritation.

"Benedict, what are you doing? Everyone is watching us!"

"Mother only did this for your sake. You know what Cynthia's like—if we hadn't acted first, she'd have you right under her thumb."

Benedict's eyes were rimmed with red, fury simmering beneath the surface and making his whole body tremble.

Seeing his agitation, Lois tried to reason with him.

"Zachary said no real harm would come to her; they only took a few photos to have something on her. Benedict, I did this for you. With this leverage, Cynthia can't walk all over you anymore. If you don't want her to leave, this is the only way she'll stay by your side. Otherwise—if she finds out about Giselle, do you really think she'll let you off easy?"

Benedict clenched his jaw and slammed his fist into the wall, the sound echoing in the quiet corridor.

Lois startled, but as she watched him regain his composure, she let out a breath and pressed a folder into his hand.

"Benedict, take this agreement up when Cynthia comes onstage. Make sure she signs it—she won't refuse."

Benedict frowned deeply, his gaze drifting toward the grand entrance of the hall.

Through the crack under the double doors, he could just make out hurried footsteps approaching.

The bride had only just arrived, her makeup freshly done, unaware of Lois's earlier speech to the crowd.

Relieved, Benedict tightened his grip on the agreement and made his way back toward the stage.

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