The Battle Queen Came Back with Her Husbands (Joanna) novel Chapter 50

Chapter 44

Shc vure flawless makeup and a stunning haute couture dre

Ayla immediately drew everyone’s attention

The whole room was ringing with applause

Ayla’s smile grew brighter

It fed her vanity greatly

But her spotlight faded quickly

When I walked up and stood next to her, Ayla noticed everyone in the crowd shifted their gazes to me instead

Even Lucian turned his gaze towards me.

Ayla noticed a flash of surprise in Lucian’s eyes.

Her smile nearly faltered.

Her fancy outfit just couldn’t match up to my simple, casual style.

Ayla’s hands, holding her dress, tightened to keep smiling.

The three winning contestants took the stage one by one.

We were side by side.

The host continued.

“Now, please welcome Lucian Silvermane, Ceo of the Silvermane Group, Alpha of the Ironfang Pack to present the award to our first–place winner, Ms. Ayla Garcia.”

Most in the audience knew Lucian’s name but had never seen him in person before.

presence at the competition was unexpected.

Lucian’s presence drew everyone’s attention to Ayla.

Including me.

I kept a polite smile, but my eyes stayed cold.

I saw Lucian hand Ayla the award that was supposed to be used to buy my daughter a grave.

Hatred filled my heart.

Lucian noticed my gaze.

At this time, Ayla put her arms around him for a photo.

He didn’t turn her down.

The award venue burst into excitement.

Everyone knew Lucian had a wife and daughter and always kept distance from other women.

This was the first time he had been seen being so intimate with a woman in public.

Given Ayla’s outfit, people wondered if she was Lucian’s wife.

“I remember her! She is the woman Lucian was with when he celebrated his daughter’s birthday!”

These words reminded me of Aurora’s cremation.

My look at Lucian grew colder.

Then, the host spoke again.

“Up next, we’re excited to welcome the president of the Blackthorne Group, Ragnar Blackthorne, to present the second–place award to Ms.

Seren.”

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