Chapter 10
266 Words
The Charity Gala
Three days later, Evans and Ami attended the annual Kingston Foundation Charity Gala.
Crystal chandeliers sparkled above hundreds of guests dressed in designer gowns and tailored tuxedos.
The moment they entered the ballroom, every eye turned toward them.
"They look perfect together."
"So that's Mrs. Kingston."
Vanessa, standing across the room, watched with narrowed eyes.
Richard stood beside her, quietly sipping champagne.
"They're becoming popular," Vanessa muttered.
Richard smiled.
"Then it's time to ruin their image."
Meanwhile, Ami adjusted nervously to the attention.
"I feel like everyone is staring at me."
"They are," Evans replied calmly.
"But stay close."
She slipped her arm through his, and together they greeted guests.
Later that evening, the host invited Evans to give a speech.
As Evans walked onto the stage, the ballroom lights suddenly went out.
Gasps echoed through the room.
Seconds later, a loud scream pierced the darkness.
When the emergency lights came back on...
Ami was gone.
Her chair was empty.
"AMI!" Evans shouted.
Panic spread through the ballroom.
Lucas and the security team rushed in.
"Seal every exit!" Evans ordered.
Outside, a black van sped away from the hotel.
Inside, Ami struggled against the ropes binding her wrists.
A masked man sat across from her.
His phone rang.
"We have the girl," he said.
A cold voice answered from the other end.
"Good."
"Now let's see how far Evans Kingston is willing to go... to save his wife."
Ami closed her eyes, trying to stay calm.
For the first time since signing the contract...
She realized her fake marriage had become terrifyingly real.
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