Sarah left the banquet before it ended, missing the scene where Drake and Samantha kissed in front of everyone.
Lucas glanced at his wristwatch, his brows slightly furrowed as he said coolly to Beauty, "I'll have the driver take you and Laura home first.
I won't be back tonight."
His gaze lingered on her face as he spoke, his thin lips parting slightly, his expression unreadable.
Beauty nodded obediently—she didn't want to stay here anyway.
The sight of Drake and Samantha made her chest tighten with discomfort.
At least Mr. Ryan had already taken Sarah home, which made her even less inclined to linger.
Still, she desperately wanted to ask, *"If you're not coming home tonight, will you be with Amanda?"*
But after catching a glimpse of the smile playing on Amanda's lips, she swallowed the words.
What right did she even have to question him?
Guests were now leaving in a steady stream, with the elders standing at the hotel entrance to bid them farewell.
