Zoe’s POV
“If anyone has any reason why these two should not be joined together in holy matrimony,” the priest’s voice echoed through the chapel, “speak now, or forever hold your peace.”
The room went quiet as the words hung in the air like a dare.
My lungs locked as my heart thudded so loud I could hear it over the soft rustle of gowns and suits.
Almost without thinking, my eyes began to sweep the crowd. Row after row of expectant faces. My family and Liam's in front, Business associates of Liam’s. Family friends, my parents’ guests, and politicians.
Madison… Tal— Wait Madison? This b***h still had the audacity to show up here?
This was gonna be interesting. I forced my gaze away from her hostile glare and kept scanning.
But my stomach dropped when I didn’t see him.
No Julian.
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