Another Chance for the Luna Queen novel

Chapter 0181 Chapter 0181 Ella POV Before I even opened the message from Amanda , I called Alexander .

My hands were trembling as I waited for the call to ring through , and relief washed over me when his face appeared on the screen .

Whats wrong ? he asked immediately , his expression sharpening as he took in my obvious distress .

I just got a text from Amanda , I said , her name leaving a bitter taste in my mouth .

What could she possibly have to say to you ? Alexander asked , his voice low with suspicion .

I dont know , I admitted , my words tumbling out .

I havent actually looked yet .

I guess I panicked and called you instead .

Good , Alexander said firmly .

You shouldnt be dealing with either of them without someone there with you .

His words reassured me .

He didnt even know the full extent of what David and Amanda were capable of , but he understood enough to take my fears seriously .

It was a comfort I desperately needed .

Im opening the message now , I said , tapping Amandas name and enlarging the attached image .

Its a picture , I said , frowning as I examined it .

A picture of what ? Alexander asked .

It looks like … an appointment book , I murmured , my heart sinking as the details became clear .

I zoomed in further , dread pooling in my stomach .

Your name is at the top , but its been crossed out .

Beneath it is Davids name , penciled in .

Next to the names are dates and times .

The realization hit me like a punch .

Its the appointment book for the wedding venue .

They stole our venue , Alexander .

And not just the venue they took our date , too Are you serious ? he said , his frustration evident in his tone .

Yes .

Its right here in the picture .

Your name is crossed out , and Davids is written in .

First they try to steal our date , now they take our venue too ? Well , thats clearly a mistake on the venues part , Alexander said , his voice tightening with frustration but lacking the outrage I felt .

Thats a breach of contract .

Ill have my lawyers contact them .

Im disappointed about the venue , I said , but thats not the real issue .

How could they have possibly known about this ? This wasnt public information .

Its not that surprising , Alexander replied .

The venue was probably bragging about being chosen by us .

David must have found out that way and thrown some money around .

Hes desperate to one up us right now .

Honestly , I should have seen something like this coming .

His explanation made sense , but something about it just didnt sit right with me .

I couldnt shake the nagging feeling that there was more going on here .

Frustration bubbled in my chest as I wrestled with whether this was my anxiety clouding my judgment or if I should trust my instincts .

What is it ? Alexander asked , his gaze narrowing slightly I can tell by the look on your face that something else is bothering you .

Is there more to the message ? No , I said , shaking my head .

It doesnt actually say anything .

Its just the picture .

But why would she send this to me ? I dont understand .

+25 BONUS Chapter 0181 To brag , Alexander suggested with a shrug .

We wouldve been notified by the venue eventually , so its not like she did it out of the kindness of her heart to give us a heads up .

Shes just trying to get under your skin .

Well , its working , I admitted , the frustration clear in my tone .

Its going to be okay , Alexander said in a soothing voice , We have plenty of time to find a replacement venue , and budget isnt an issue .

Its not that simple , I replied softly .

Finding a suitable venue takes time , even with money .

And now weve wasted so much of it .

We might not even be able to get the date we want .

Alexanders expression darkened , his voice dropping .

Well get the same date .

If David thinks hes going to steal our thunder , hes wrong .

If he wants this to be a competition , thats what well give him .

Lets see how many people actually show up to his little shindig when theyre also invited to ours .

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