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CHAPTER 204
~Xade's POV~
"Shit," Isla and I said at once.
We didn't even speak. We just bolted and shoved through the double doors, past stunned faces and flashing lights.
And there she was.
Valerie was at the foot of the staircase, halfway through the crowd, frozen like she'd been slapped with an entire theatre spotlight on her.
Her expression was unreadable—eyes flat, face blank—but I could see it in her clenched jaw and the slight shake in her shoulders.
She'd heard every word, no doubt, and the realisation was beginning to sink in.
I had betrayed her by bringing her here.
Kieran walked up to her slowly and I knew it was already embarrassing for her.
"Valerie Nightshade, I know I have wronged you, and it is with a sincere heart that I kneel before you to apologise today."
I saw Kieran go on one knee, but the next second, Valerie turned on her heel, and then she stormed out.
"Valerie!" I called after her, but she didn't look back.
