SOPHIA’S POV
After the photos and small talk with Jace’s board members, I finally got left alone.
I took a glass of champagne from the server but it wasn’t strong enough to drown the thought of what Isabella could be up to by now.
Jace kicked her out of the mansion along with Anita. She must want to get revenge. What was she waiting for?
“Congratulations, dear,” I turned to find Silas beside me. “ You make a lovely bride.”
My heart skipped but out of guilt. “Thank you.”
He raised his glass and clinked it gently against mine. I forced a smile and took a sip, even though my mouth had gone dry.
“You seem tense,” he said, watching me closely.
“I’m fine,” I lied, shifting my eyes to the crowd.
He didn’t push, but the way he looked at me made it worse.
“I heard about the eviction,” h
