Chapter 249
Outside the house, a group of people stood anxiously. Leading the pack was Dorian, his face a mask of frustration, alongside a makeup artist who looked equally distressed.
As soon as the makeup artist saw her, he hurried over, asking, “Bridesmaid, is the bride still not out yet p>
“We’ve only got half an hour before the reception starts. There’s no time for a full makeover or hairstyle. She could maybe change into her dress and get a quick touch-up… but she can’t possibly walk down the aisle without any makeup p>
The makeup artist was practically tearing his hair out, while Dorian radiated anger like a thundercloud about to burst.
He brushed past Amara, striding up to Elysia’s door and knocking loudly. “Elysia, get out here!” he demanded, his voice a low growl. “The wedding’s in half an hour! What on earth are you doing p>
There wasn’t a peep from inside, leaving everyone to wonder if she was even in there.
A timid voice from the crowd piped up, “Is Elysia really in there? Maybe she’s getting cold feet p>
Silence fell over the room like a heavy curtain after that, and Dorian turned sharply to Amara, his eyes tinged with desperation.
“Call her, yell for her, do whatever you have to just get her out here,” he pleaded. Despite having all of Elysia’s family around, he knew Amara was the only one who might sway her.
Amara’s voice was cool and unyielding. “Why should I? I’m not going to shout p>
Her demeanor had shifted from earlier, where she had at least been polite; now she was as cold as a winter morning.
Dorian’s expression darkened, his jaw clenching. “What’s your angle here? Without her, there’s no wedding p>
Amara’s lips curled into a mocking smile. “Who knows if she even wants this wedding? Maybe she’s having second thoughts p>
Her words ignited a flurry of whispers among the onlookers, fueling the rumor mill.
With less than twenty minutes to go until the ceremony, it was clear that there was no time for makeup or a grand entrance. Just getting Elysia into her dress and to the venue would eat up what little time was left. sŵnovel
Dorian’s anger simmered, inching closer to a boiling point.
Just then, a smooth voice interrupted the tension. “Ms. Sullivan, aren’t you being a bit biased? Elysia might be your friend, but shouldn’t you consider the bigger picture here p>
Amara turned to see Liliana standing
there, and a quick glance around
revealed Hogan by her side. It all
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made sense now-Hogan was determined to welcome his sister-in-law into the Everly family circle, regardless of the drama. She wondered if Finnian realized how far his brother would go for this.
Without missing a beat, Amara shot back, “Ms. Porter, that’s a bit rich, isn’t it?
Yes, Elysia is my friend, so of course, I’m looking out for her p>
“The bigger picture? Really? You mean the feelings of this crowd p>
“Some of these people haven’t exactly been kind to Elysia. Why should I sacrifice
her happiness for their so-called ‘big picture p>
Amara’s blunt words left Liliana momentarily taken aback, though she quickly recovered. As a seasoned socialite, Liliana knew how to handle herself. She casually tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, smiling as she replied, “Well, it seems Ms. Sullivan has her own perspective, so perhaps it’s best we don’t push it p>