Chapter 10

"You're leaving with him?" Carson asked, staring at Miranda in disbelief. Miranda pushed his hand away, her expression cold. She raised the arm linked with Ivan's and said, "My husband's right here, and he doesn't like it when other men get too close. "Mr. Stallone, I know everything you've done. I'm not holding it against you because I refuse to dwell on those painful memories. But from now on, stay out of my life." She left the wedding with Ivan in front of all the guests. Watching her walk away with another man, Carson felt something in his chest crack open. It was a pain that would never heal. The wedding, once carefully planned, fell into complete chaos after Ivan's arrival. With Gianna's video leaked and their reputation in shambles, Carson could no longer bring himself to continue the ceremony. He apologized to the guests and returned their gifts. Back at the villa, Carson yanked at his collar, frustration and fatigue written on his face. Suddenly, a pair of hands began