Chapter 36 Romantic Lie

Nicholas Andrieux The entire night, Alicia avoided me. At first, I thought it was just my imagination, but the more I observed her, the more I realized she was deliberately keeping her distance. She engaged with the guests, chatted with our families, and even smiled at the right moments—but not once did she look at me. I watched her out of the corner of my eye, my curiosity growing with each passing moment. What the hell is going on with her? I wasn’t sure why, but something was off. Was it because of George? Or Brianna? I sighed, gripping my wine glass tightly. It didn’t matter. She couldn’t ignore me forever. The sound of silverware clinking against a glass echoed through the ballroom, drawing everyone’s attention. Alicia’s mother stood with a graceful smile. "Now, it’s time for the rings." A round of applause followed, and Alicia—who had been speaking to one of her father’s business associates—slowly made her way back to me. We stood at the center of the room, the attentio