Chapter 153 The Runaway Bride

In the VIP lounge of Pearlview Luxury Resort, Sebastian adjusted the cufflinks on his sleeves. His reflection in the mirror showed a perfectly tailored suit that emphasized his tall, commanding frame. The corners of his lips lifted faintly, just enough to hint at a smile. This was their day—his and Nancy's. He had waited for this moment for far too long. The ceremony was about to begin. The emcee was already on stage, delivering a lively and enthusiastic opening, yet the bride was nowhere in sight. Sebastian's faint smile had vanished without him realizing it. Standing to the side of the stage, the air around him grew heavy. Taylor hurried over with a pale face. "Mr. Gates, Ms. Sullivan isn't ready yet." Sebastian's gaze darkened. Without a word, he turned and strode briskly toward the backstage dressing rooms. The corridor stretched on, lined with thick carpet that muffled his steps. Only his increasingly heavy breaths echoed through the still air. Something had gone wrong. W