Chapter 3

After hanging up, I saw Ethan watching me with a complex look.

"New boyfriend?" he suddenly asked, his tone probing.

Before I could speak, Fiona chuckled mischievously.

Fiona chimed in with a knowing smile. "Looks like Miss Royce has other plans. No wonder she's in such a hurry."

Ethan's face fell, clearly not pleased.

Suddenly, someone in the crowd called out.

"Whoa, hey! Word is, Mrs. Royce's husband and her son are staying at this hotel—maybe Mrs. Royce herself will show up!"

The crowd erupted with excitement.

"Wait, Mrs. Royce? The one richer than a country?" someone exclaimed.

"No way,…