Chapter 22

Robert took note of the change in Chloe's expression, but his face remained composed, giving nothing away. He waited for her to dismiss Andrew before extending his hand to her. His smile was warm and gentle, yet it sent an unexplainable chill down her spine. That strange feeling she had experienced since Enola left for Melcian surfaced once again. But she brushed it off and placed her hand in his without much thought. The officiant smoothly carried on, guiding the ceremony along. Just as everything seemed to be proceeding as planned, chaos erupted as several men suddenly stormed toward the stage. Gasps and whispers filled the hall as Chloe turned in alarm. Her heart skipped a beat when she realized that the intruders were heading straight for her. Panic surged through her as she instinctively sought Robert's protection, only to discover that he had already stepped several feet away. He was simply watching from a distance. A dreadful sense of foreboding settled over her. Her voice