Chapter 18

Cecelia was still dazed even after she got into Yves' car. Outside the window, the scenery sped past in a blur as she stared at her own reflection in the glass. Shaun's expression at the banquet kept replaying in her mind. It was the first time she had ever seen such utter, agonizing despair on his face. Normally, with Shaun's explosive temper, he would've gone head-to-head with Yves right then and there. He also wouldn't have let her leave the hall unless it was over his dead body. However, this time, he had simply frozen in place, letting the security guards drag him away without voicing a single threat. "You asked me to be your date for the banquet because you knew Shaun would be there, didn't you?" she asked uncertainly, turning to look at Yves. To her surprise, Yves did not deny it. "Shaun Hawkins is a powerful man in Haswell, and he's come to Ammarylia to expand his business. It's only a matter of time before he finds you," Yves replied, turning his head toward her. The sh