Chapter 4

At that moment, Creed Herrera and Dulce Hill's wedding was proceeding smoothly. Just as they were about to exchange rings, John Shaw, the butler, burst into the venue, nearly tripping over himself.

“Mr. Herrera, it's terrible! The manor is on fire!”

The ring slipped from Creed's hand as he froze, gripping the butler's shoulders desperately, his voice tense.

“What about Aunt Leighton and Adelyn?”

John hung his head, shaking it in despair. “The basement's ablaze. Madam and Miss couldn't escape; it looks bad.”

Creed's father, Xavier, was wide-eyed with shock, blood coming from his mouth as he collapsed to the…