Chapter54

Chapter 55 EVA'S point of view  Whispers filled the grand hall as I walked through the crowd with Uncle Josh by my side. People were staring at me, their voices a low hum. But I kept my head up, my heart steady, no matter how heavy their looks felt. Then I saw him. Maximilian. He was standing near the bar, looking sharp in a dark suit. He was the same powerful, cold man I remembered. But he wasn't alone. My heart sank when I saw her - Sara, my stepsister, my husband's lover. She was clinging to Max's arm, laughing softly, running her fingers over his sleeve. She had no idea I was there. Until our eyes met. The laughter died on Sara's lips. Her face went pale as she stared at me, like she'd seen a ghost. Max followed her gaze and looked right at me. For a moment, everything seemed to freeze. I made myself keep walking forward, closing the distance between us. I could see the shock in Max's eyes, the disbelief he couldn't hide. For once, I felt like I had the upper hand. "Surprised to se