Chapter 21

A sports car sped toward the city's best wedding dress boutique. "What the hell are you up to now, Hector?" Noelle was dragged out of the car. No matter how much she resisted, Hector refused to let her go. "Looks like the only way to stop you from running is by keeping you in my arms, Noelle," he said. Noelle shut her eyes and ignored him, already numb to his words. Makeup artists and stylists surrounded her, dragging her to the changing room to try on wedding dresses. A sales assistant pulled open the curtain, keeping the changing room from view, to reveal Noelle standing there in a wedding dress. She was all Hector could see. The expensive wedding dress was adorned with diamonds, making Noelle look like a goddess who'd descended from the heavens in a gown accessorized with stars. Hector stared at her. Then, he smiled and approached her. "You're beautiful, Noelle." He reached out to pull her veil over her face, but she yanked it off and threw it onto the floor. "What are you pl