Chapter 484

Willow narrowed her eyes slightly, turning toward the source of the voice. Sure enough, it was one of Jennifer's companions—the same group she had reprimanded earlier. The woman had just stumbled into a water trough, leaving her hair and clothes soaked, her makeup smeared. Despite some quick attempts to tidy up, she still looked utterly disheveled. Now, she was glaring at Willow with venomous resentment. Jennifer, on the other hand, had been giggling moments ago at Willow's remark. But hearing the commotion, she instinctively took a step back from the female soldier, her brows knitting tightly in displeasure. A faint smirk tugged at Willow's lips as she reached out and took the microphone back from the host. Yet before she could speak— The noisy crowd below suddenly fell silent. Every pair of eyes widened in astonishment. The next moment, the microphone was gently taken from Willow's hand, and a strong arm wrapped around her waist. Aiden's deep, magnetic voice resonated beside her ear,