Chapter 122
Bella
"And the Prom Queen is... Arabella Rose Harrington!"
My eyes widened in shock as the room erupted in cheers and applause. Confetti poppers exploded, showering the hall in a cascade of colorful paper. I stood frozen, unable to believe what I had just heard.
Suddenly, Ace was running towards me, his face lit up with the biggest smile I'd ever seen. "Bella!" he shouted, his voice filled with joy.
He reached me in seconds, wrapping me in a tight embrace before pulling back and kissing me deeply. The crowd's cheers grew even louder, and I felt myself being lifted into a whirlwind of emotions. Ace took my hand, guiding me towards the stage, and I followed, still in a daze.
As we climbed onto the stage together, the DJ placed a sparkling crown on my head, the weight of it
