Eva Nightingale had no time to react before she saw a group of people flash by her.
The scene looked like they were… catching… someone in the act.
…
Almost at the same time, when Lucas Knight arrived at the second-floor lounge, he saw a group of women blocking the place, making the atmosphere even more intense than at the party.
Through the air, he could vaguely hear the sound of something happening inside.
He couldn't believe it; he didn't believe that it was his little woman inside.
Yet, he stood rooted to the spot for a good few dozen seconds, unable to move.
This marriage had just begun and seemed to be nearing its end.
His tall and upright figure stood in the corridor, hesitating whether to walk towards the lounge, when a pair of hands embraced him from behind: "Husband..."
The voice belonged to his little woman, laced with a hint of comfort, reaching his ears.
