Chapter 6

Sophia Bennett POV

The charity gala was held at the city's largest estate.

As night fell, luxury cars gathered.

Lily Hayes wore the custom-made gown Ethan Pierce had spent a fortune on for her, her arm linked with his as she moved among the guests like a star surrounded by admirers.

I wore an inconspicuous black business suit with a walkie-talkie earpiece, standing in the shadows at the edge of the banquet hall, coldly watching it all.

As the gala reached its climax and the most important charity auction was about to begin, a scream suddenly came from backstage.

Lily…