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Chapter 596
Chapter 596
But Linda had everything planned out in advance. No doubt, there'd be someone stationed at the door, making sure nobody got too close. Counting on outside help just wasn't going to cut it.
Meanwhile, the wedding had already kicked off. Yet, it was clear to everyone that the groom was still a no-show. The wedding planner was in a total panic, sending out folks left and right to track him down. Antonio and Tara were equally on edge. The ceremony was about to start, and Lucas, that rascal, where could he possibly be?
This was déjà vu from three years ago. Lucas had pulled a vanishing act back then too, leaving the entire wedding high and dry and Chloe to hold down the fort solo. Thankfully, Chloe had handled it with grace. Her stunning looks and remarkable poise meant she didn't even flinch, let alone get mad, keeping any potential awkwardness at bay. People just felt sorry for her and slammed Lucas for being so undependable.
Could Lucas have had second thoughts and decided to pull the same stunt again? The nerve of him, when it was his idea to marry Linda in the first place. He was the one who wanted this extravagant wedding. Now, with all of Riverbrook's elite gathered, causing another scene would surely tarnish the Moncada family's reputation in high society. Tara was fuming, ramping up the search efforts for Lucas, even deploying the venue's security guards.
Some people made their way to the lounge, but there was someone stationed outside. Every time someone showed up, he pretended to have just stepped out of the lounge, saying, "No one's in there, try looking somewhere else."
Whispers had begun to ripple through the banquet hall. Chloe was trying to reach Connor on the phone. Connor had mentioned stepping out for a bit, but he hadn't come back, and now Chloe couldn't get through to him. What on earth was going on? Chloe was getting worried.
Lisa and Chloe were seated at the same table. Lisa was dressed elegantly today, and ever since she arrived, she had been on her best behavior, not uttering a word more than necessary. Leah hadn't wanted to bring her initially, but Lisa had shown up on her own. At the hotel entrance, she was stopped for not having an invitation and caused quite a scene, drawing a crowd. Leah had no choice but to bring her in. But once inside, Lisa was a different person, quietly sitting in her seat, occasionally glancing at her phone and sending messages. Chloe, who had arrived early, didn’t bother her. They acted like strangers.
Leah had been on edge, worried Lisa might cause a scene, but things had calmed down a bit. Watching the chaos unfold, Lisa felt today was just the perfect storm. Connor was nowhere to be seen. Chloe was all by herself, and Lucas was MIA. The Moncada family had all their security out searching for him. The scene was a bit chaotic, and the security was paper-thin. Lisa felt a smug satisfaction. The murkier the waters, the bigger the fish you could catch. She picked up her phone, strolled over to the window, and made a call. The line connected quickly. Lisa whispered, "Are you here yet?"Têxt © NôvelDrama.Org.