"Who you are isn't important. The event is about to start. Please take your seat," the security guards said, escorting Lia to a seat toward the back of the room, away from the main crowd. They stood close by, watching her as if she were a prisoner.
"Now, let's welcome the Deputy Director of Steliova Transportation Commission, Mr. Blake Perry, to the stage! Today, he'll be presenting the new road planning proposal for the Ironcliff Heights community," the host announced, and Blake walked up to the podium.
"Did you see that? I'm the fiancée of the man up there," Lia muttered quietly.
One of the security guards snickered, while the other clapped his hands and laughed. "If you're his fiancée, then I must be his brother."
Lia rolled her eyes. 'The eldest son of the Perry family is famous fo
