Chapter 108

“Clear the area!” The instant things looked like they were spiraling out of control, Alexander Barron gave a cold order to the bodyguards behind him, then bolted up the stairs without hesitation. Right then, it was like nothing else in the world mattered to him—like he’d tear everything apart just to get there faster. He’d never looked so shaken before. Panic was written all over him as he rushed to the second floor like his entire life depended on it. Just the thought that he might be a second too late had him chilled to the bone. But since Isabella Knight and Margaret Blake had planned everything beforehand, the bodyguards were already a step behind. Reporters and nosy guests were quicker than them—and even faster than Alexander. When Alexander finally made it upstairs like a madman, he found a crowd gathered around a certain room. Everyone looked completely stunned, dead silent. A knot tightened in his chest, and with the guards making way, he pushed through the people. The moment h