Chapter 493

After waiting a long time without seeing Ella leave, Carter grew curious about what was happening inside. More than anything, he wanted to know why Liam had suddenly appeared. Hence, he disguised himself and made his way in. He knew that if he texted Ella first, she would never agree to him coming, which was precisely why he had not contacted her. Carter figured dressing up as a sweet, adorable girl would ensure his safety at the banquet. After all, who would harm such a cute, innocent-looking child? Even if danger did arise, he was confident he could handle it. When he arrived, the tense atmosphere was hard to miss. Guards were stationed at the doors, ensuring no one could leave. Since Carter claimed he was coming in to find his mother and was not trying to leave, he passed without much trouble. Once inside, he noticed people in the hall being individually checked. It was clear they were searching for someone. At that moment, Emmitt hurried over to Liam and respectfully asked,