Chapter 22

People did not pay much attention to the small commotion earlier. The wedding ceremony went on smoothly after the security guards escorted Estelle, who had tried to cause a disturbance, out of the venue as per instructions. The only people whose expressions changed drastically were the four friends who had shared a dormitory during their college days. Clara saw everything that happened from the backstage. When Estelle rushed toward the stage, Clara's face darkened with realization. When a staff member informed her that there was another ten minutes until her turn to give the bridesmaid's speech, Clara took off her jacket and moved her wrists around as she headed outside. She came upon an emotionally unstable Estelle and the confused Anne and Ivy just outside the venue. Clara waved her hands lightly. Then, she grabbed Estelle's collar. Her voice was cold and emotionless. "What did you mean by that 'no' just now? Estelle Jeffries, who were you saying that to?" Estelle had a glazed