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Chapter 19

Author: Mirah Ace
last update Last Updated: 2022-08-17 18:43:55
Chapter 19

Shane snapped out of his thoughts and looked away from her lips.

" What'd you think went wrong?, I don't think her parents are aware that she wasn't planning on attending the wedding " Layla asked worriedly.

Shane held her hands,, " You shouldn't worry about that, leave that to me, I'll handle it " Shane assured. She nodded slowly and her eyes landed on Mirah who was chatting with Brielle's friends.

" When are we leaving? " She asked, turning to Shane.

" We should leave now " He said, glancing at his gold wristwatch, and with that led the way. He getured to Claus who whistled to Shane's guards and they rushed after them immediately and led them outside to their car.

" What about Mirah? " Layla asked as they got into the car.

" Behind us " He muttered and Layla turned her head to the window side. She saw Mirah being guided to the other car behind them and she sighed in relief and almost immediately their driver ignited the car and drove off.

Shane heaved a sigh of relief,, i
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