Chapter 5

Vincent's words exploded in the party hall like a bomb, leaving everyone stunned.

Edward's face turned as white as a sheet in an instant.

Not even in his wildest dreams did he expect that the person backing me up would be Vincent.

Lily was shaking like a leaf, clutching Edward's arm so tightly that her knuckles were bone white.

After Vincent finished speaking, he ignored everyone else and took my hand in his.

"Let's go," he said.

I nodded, trailing after him through the crowd, frozen in shock, leaving that sickening place behind without a second glance.

In the car,…