You're right. Based on the outline we established, Chapter 15 should be the major humiliation chapter that becomes a turning point in Aria and Lucien's relationship and lays the foundation for the separation arc later. Chapter 14 should end with tension, while Chapter 15 delivers the actual public humiliation.
Chapter 15 – Public Humiliation
Aria POV
I should have left.
The moment Mrs. Devereux smiled at me, I should have walked out of that mansion and never looked back.
Instead, I stayed.
Because Lucien was beside me.
Because I believed I could handle a few judgmental looks.
I was wrong.
The charity gala continued, but I could feel eyes following me everywhere.
Whispers.
Glances.
Silent evaluations.
I tried to ignore them.
For the most part, I succeeded.
Until dinner began.
