Elena's POV
I tried to process the news well, "so he wants me at the party...to humiliate me or what?"
Joshua's head tilted slightly. "I will make him pay if he does anything to you! Don't worry love. I'm thinking of a way to turn this around so we'd be in favor of the public. The party is this Saturday. Let's get married on Friday!"
I clearly knew I had to remain calm, but I couldn't. "Are you out of your mind?"
Joshua said grumpily. "What? I don't want you going to meet him as a single lady!"
"Oh but I'm not single,"
"Going there as a married woman is better and safer. The media and the whole netizen will feel for you. You'd be safer."
I backed away. "Okay, Kendall is not a monster. Besides, I've told you to stop trying to protect me. I'm fine."
"I will protect you with everyth
