Chapter 23

On the day of the forum, Gilbert hired a team of burly bodyguards to escort Cara. Lincoln, blocked by the bodyguards, stomped his feet in frustration. The assistant handed him the entry ticket. "Dr. Walford, there’s only one ticket, so I won’t be joining you." Before leaving, the assistant cast Lincoln a meaningful glance and muttered under his breath, "Dr. Walford, you’re on your own now." Under the warm introduction of the host, Cara confidently took the stage, greeting everyone with...