Dumping My Ex to Flash Marry the Untouchable CEO novel Chapter 1848

“What’s that supposed to mean?”

“Exactly what it sounds like.”

Aurora didn’t lower her voice or step aside for anyone.

Their voices fell in that pointed middle ground, and standing there in their fitted evening gowns, blocking the entrance, they drew attention almost instantly.

With looks that striking, arguing at the doorway only made them stand out more.

Given how recognizable their faces were, everyone easily guessed who they might be.

To be this bold at the entrance meant only one thing—they had enough confidence, and enough status, to do so.

No one could think of anyone else who fit that description.

Tessa noticed more and more guests turning to look, their eyes settling on her and Aurora.

Her pride wavered; after all, she came tonight under Sean’s instructions.

She needed to perform well at the meeting and avoid showing any cracks.

If Grace or the board suspected anything, what then?

Her shares weren’t in hand yet—all of them still rested with Grace.

If anything went wrong and Grace refused to hand those shares over, what would she do?

Everything she and Sean planned would fall apart.

The thought made her chest tighten with irritation.

“Sister, I think you still misunderstand me. Since you’re willing to attend the family meeting today, let’s not argue at the door and make the elders uncomfortable.”

Tessa did know how to win people over.

Lucas could never blend into the background, no matter where he stood.

He was born with a presence that made others instinctively treat him like a king.

Standing there now, he completely overshadowed the people around him.

And even with Aurora by his side, her presence didn’t diminish in the slightest.

Their height, their bearing—everything about them matched perfectly.

Against that comparison, Tessa suddenly looked far less impressive.

“Lucas, that’s not what I meant,” Tessa said quickly.

She hadn’t expected Lucas to speak up, much less to cut straight through the facade she was trying to maintain.

It was as if the two of them didn’t take her seriously at all.