CHAPTER 28

　　DACIANA’S POV 　　I looked around the magnificent hall. Howard really has good taste for designs. Corni was holding me tightly like I could spill away from his hand. We took our seats. Howard approached us. 　　“Hey. You guys shouldn’t be sitting here. The ceremony is for you,” he said. The guards showed us to the high table and we took our seats. Howard was sitting by my left and Corni by my right. Conri didn’t look comfortable at the fact that he was sitting so close to me. He was staring at me all through the entertainment. Corni held my hand beneath the table and his hand would sometimes roam my open thigh. The dress had a splitting which made it an easy access for him. 　　There was art and entertainment and now it was time for the big announcement. 　　“Good evening everyone. Can we please obtain a one-minute silence for late Moana Whitemane,” Howard said. All heads bowed, and the hall became silent. 　　“Alright,” he broke the silence. 　　“We are all here today to honor General Corni and