with anger.
“I’ve already seen the messages.”
Vanessa gaped.
“James, Emily’s manipulating you!”
He met her eyes.
“You deliberately tried to humiliate the woman I’m marrying.”
Then he faced Patricia.
“And you helped her.”
Mother began sobbing.
“We’re her family!”
James shook his head.
“Then you should have protected her.”
The coordinator stepped forward.
“I’m sorry, but your access to the private wedding areas has been revoked. Security will escort you to the exit.”
Vanessa erupted.
“You can’t throw us out!”
I held her gaze.
“You destroyed my dress. You
