Chapter 31: Rumored Relationship

On one side of the banquet stood Adonis; on the other, Brandon. As Imani walked toward the center, the murmurs in the crowd hushed, and all eyes turned toward her with varied expressions laced with intrigue. Brandon, being directly involved, clenched his fists tightly. Though he wore a smile, his mind was in turmoil, a raging storm of frustration and humiliation. Kneeling earlier hadn't fazed him much. In his view, as long as he could bring Adonis down, he'd reclaim his dignity sooner or later....